As a researcher and aspiring academic specializing in cybersecurity and encryption protocol, I have always been passionate about technology and pushing the bounds of its capabilities.

Parast is an Eminent Scholar at the Del E. Webb School of Construction. His current research is focused on supply chain risk and resilience management, and process and product innovation.

Ph.D. Candidate (ABD) studying emerging AI-enabled technologies and cybersecurity in public administration, technology policy, and urban innovation and governance.