Marc D. Liberatore

Marc D. Liberatore is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the same university (February 2008) and previously served as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics and Computer Science at Wesleyan University (2007-2009). His primary research focuses on improving network forensic tools and analyzing vulnerabilities in anonymity systems like Tor. He has contributed significantly to the field of file and network forensics, emphasizing practical weaknesses in privacy-preserving technologies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2008)

Research Interests:

• Anonymity systems evaluation and improvement
• Network forensic methodologies
• Cryptography and privacy preservation
• Evaluation of decentralized communication systems

Professional History: Joined UMass Amherst CS Department in 2009 after a postdoctoral fellowship period. Maintains active research collaborations in cybersecurity domains.