Dr. Niayesh Gharaei received her B.Sc. degree in Software Engineering and M.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering from Islamic Azad University (IAU), Iran, in 2012 and 2014, respectively. She completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science at the prestigious University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in 2018. Currently, Dr. Gharaei serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at OSTIM Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, where she contributes to both teaching and research excellence. Dr. Gharaei's research interests are diverse and cutting-edge, focusing on cloud cost optimization, wireless sensor networks, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things (IoT). She has a strong background in designing and implementing solutions that address complex engineering challenges. With a track record of impactful research, she aims to advance the field through innovative approaches to optimizing resources, enhancing network security, and developing smart, interconnected systems.