Kristiania researcher nominated for prestigious technology award

The Nordic Women in Tech Awards present this award to honour individuals who make a significant effort to attract more women to the technology industry.

– More women are needed

Ramezanifarkhani works at the School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology at Kristiania and teaches information security and cyber security. She sees the nomination as an important recognition in an industry still struggling with gender balance.

– It feels incredibly inspiring to be nominated for such an award. It gives hope in an industry that still faces many challenges, says Ramezanifarkhani.

It feels incredibly inspiring to be nominated for such an award. It gives hope in an industry that still faces many challenges, says Ramezanifarkhani.

She emphasises the importance of diversity, both in the tech industry and in technological development:

– Women often bring new perspectives to the table. We see that female researchers and entrepreneurs frequently focus on solutions with broad societal benefits, particularly in areas like health, education, and sustainability. This versatility is invaluable to the industry and society as a whole, she says.

From software security to artificial intelligence

Ramezanifarkhani has dedicated her career to data security, with a wide range of specialisations.

– My academic journey began with software security and has since encompassed everything from language-based security and vulnerability analysis to cryptography and various methods within information security, she explains.

Currently, Ramezanifarkhani works at the intersection of humans and computers and will be associated with a new, experience-based master’s programme in cyber security at Kristiania.

– My current research focuses on how we can develop secure technologies while taking human needs into account. It’s about creating solutions that are – not only – technically robust but also user-friendly and ethically sound, she says.

In addition to her research, Ramezanifarkhani supervises masters and doctoral students.

– It is incredibly rewarding to work with young, ambitious researchers. They often bring fresh perspectives, and together we explore new ways to address the security challenges of the future, she shares.

Inspiration for the future

The Nordic Women in Tech Awards received over 600 nominations across ten award categories. For Ramezanifarkhani, the nomination is more than just personal recognition.

The nomination gives me a unique opportunity to meet other passionate women in the tech field.

– The nomination gives me a unique opportunity to meet other passionate women in the tech field. I look forward to exchanging experiences and ideas. Together, we can inspire each other and contribute to strengthen women’s position in the industry, concludes Toktam Ramezanifarkhani.