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Mehdi Tarrit Mirakhorli, Ph.D.

Director of Software Assurance Laboratory, Associate Professor

Hermosa Beach, CA19 years+ years experience
Cybersecurity and Software Engineering Vulnerability Management Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Mehdi Tarrit Mirakhorli, Ph.D. is a Software Engineering and Cybersecurity expert specializing in software security and vulnerability management litigation. With a career spanning software design, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating software vulnerabilities, assessing cybersecurity protocols, and evaluating whether software design meets industry standards.

Mr. Mirakhorli has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to software engineering, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. His Ph.D. in Computer Science, along with his extensive experience in software engineering and cybersecurity, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving software security and design.

Work Experience

Mehdi Tarrit Mirakhorli, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Software Engineering and Director of the Software Assurance Laboratory at the University of Hawaii at Manoa since 2023. He has held multiple roles at the Rochester Institute of Technology, including Director of Research at ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute and Endowed Kodak Chair of Software Engineering. He is also the Founder of AITEK and has been a Subject Matter Expert for numerous government agencies since 2017.

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Mehdi Tarrit Mirakhorli is a leading expert in software security and vulnerability management, focusing on cybersecurity solutions in both academic and governmental contexts.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on software security protocols
  • 2advising on vulnerability management strategies
  • 3expert testimony in software trade secret cases

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science

    DePaul University · 2014

  • M.S. in Software Engineering

    National University (Shahid Beheshti) · 2008

  • B.S. in Software Engineering

    Teacher Training University of Tehran · 2006

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