Arastoo Zibaeirad

I am a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, advised by Dr. Marco Vieira. My research focuses on using Large Language Models (LLMs) for software security, with a particular emphasis on vulnerability detection, automated program repair, and dataset development to support these tasks.
I am currently working on building high-quality, task-specific datasets that enable more effective training and evaluation of LLMs for software vulnerability detection and patch generation. My broader background spans network security, software security, and adversarial machine learning. I apply LLMs to key tasks in software engineering and cybersecurity, such as static code analysis, patch synthesis, and secure code generation.


I love connecting with other tech enthusiasts and professionals. If you’re interested in collaboration, have a challenging question related to my research, or are working on similar software and security challenges, feel free to reach out!


Education:

• M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology

Mentorship and Support 💪
I dedicate 2 hours each week to mentoring and supporting students pursuing a PhD at universities. Whether it’s guidance on research, career development, or navigating life as a graduate student, I’m here to help. I especially encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to connect with me via email or any platform—your journey matters, and I’m here to support it.