Nancy Leveson (Professor)

Nancy Leveson is a prominent computer scientist and engineer who specializes in understanding and improving the safety of complex systems, such as airplanes, nuclear plants, and healthcare technologies. She studies how these systems can be designed to prevent accidents and operate reliably, even under unexpected conditions. Her work combines engineering, computer science, and human factors to develop methods for safer system design and accident analysis. As a professor, she teaches and conducts research to help industries create safer, more resilient technologies that protect people and infrastructure.