Csilla Farkas

Csilla Farkas is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Carolina, serving as Director of the Center for Information Assurance Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University, specializing in database security and inference problems. Her research focuses on information security, data privacy, cyber crime analysis, and Semantic Web security, with notable contributions to secure database systems and policy management.

Education:

• Ph.D., Information Technology, George Mason University (2000)
• M.S., Computer Science, George Mason University (1993)
• B.S., Computer Science, SZAMALK, Hungary (1989)
• B.S., Geology, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary (1985)

Research Interests:
Dr. Farkas explores security and privacy challenges in data integration, Semantic Web frameworks, and service-oriented architectures. Her work addresses legal and social aspects of cyber attacks, including critical infrastructure protection and user-friendly privacy tools. She actively contributes to international scientific communities, serving on program committees and editorial boards.

Awards:

• National Science Foundation Career Award (2003–2008)
• Samuel Litman Distinguished Professor Award (2015)
• Bell South Teaching Fellow (2013–2016)

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised 9 Ph.D. and 12 M.S. students.
• Recipient of NSF grants and internal university awards.
• Coordinated initiatives like the Cyber Center of Excellence and ASTRA Educational Committee.

Labs & Teams: Lead the Center for Information Assurance Engineering, promoting education and research in cyber security through programs like the IA specialization and graduate certificate in Cyber Security Studies.