PhD Opening in Human-Centered Cybersecurity at Georgia Tech

Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Cybersecurity and Privacy is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2026 under the supervision of incoming Assistant Professor Veronica Rivera. The research focus is on human-centered cybersecurity, including the design of safer technologies and empirical measurement of digital safety risks. The department is highly interdisciplinary, offering opportunities to collaborate across computing, privacy, and human factors. The PhD in Computer Science is a joint program between several schools within the College of Computing, including Cybersecurity & Privacy. Students receive a rigorous, individualized program of study, with depth in their chosen research area and breadth across the discipline. The program prepares students for careers in academia, industry, and government, emphasizing novel contributions to the state of the art in computing. Applicants must have a U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent, a minimum GPA of 3.0 (higher preferred), and meet English proficiency requirements (TOEFL iBT 100+ or IELTS Academic 7.5+). Required materials include three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and official GRE scores. All application materials must be submitted by December 15, 2025. Mention Veronica Rivera in your application to be considered for her group. Funding is typically available for admitted PhD students, though specific details are not provided in the announcement. The program is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and offers a vibrant research environment in cybersecurity and privacy. For more information and to apply, visit the official application portal. Research interests include cybersecurity, human-centered computing, digital safety, and privacy.