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Fuchun GuoView profile

Associate Professor

• Public-Key Cryptography
• Security Proofs
• Cryptography
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Dr. Fuchun Guo is an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong's School of Computing and Information Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences. He holds an ARC Future Fellowship (2023-2026) and previously an ARC DECRA Fellowship (2017-2019). His research focuses on public-key cryptography, security proofs, and cryptographic definitions, with contributions to provable security, post-quantum cryptography, and privacy-preserving technologies. Guo earned his PhD in 2013 from the University of Wollongong, supervised by Yi Mu and Willy Susilo. His work extends to cryptographic primitives, security reductions, and formal definitions. Notable publications include books like Introduction to Cryptographic Definitions (Springer, 2025) and foundational research in CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, and ASIACRYPT venues. His research interests span modern cryptography's theoretical underpinnings, including security models, cryptographic protocols, and practical implementations. Recent work emphasizes post-quantum security, privacy-preserving systems (e.g., cloud-assisted IoT, mobile social networks), and lattice-based cryptography. Awards: ARC Future Fellowship, ARC DECRA Fellowship Grants: ARC grants for "Provably Secure Cryptography Techniques" and "Secure Crowdsourcing Classification" Supervision: Actively supervising PhD students in cloud security, cryptographic proofs, and anonymous signature schemes. Guo’s lab explores cutting-edge cryptography for real-world applications, with a focus on bridging theoretical advancements and practical deployments in cybersecurity domains.

James B D JoshiView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy-Preserving Technologies
• Access Control
• +5 more

James B D Joshi is a Professor in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems (DINS) at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Computing and Information (SCI). He joined Pitt in 2003 after earning his PhD from Purdue University. From 2019 to 2023, he served as a Program Director for the NSF’s Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) program. Currently, he is an intermittent Expert in NSF’s TIP Directorate and led the NSF PDaSP program. His research focuses on cybersecurity and privacy, including access control, AI/ML security, cloud/edge security, and privacy-preserving techniques. Education: PhD, Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2003) MS, Computer Science, Purdue University (1998) BE, Computer Science & Engineering, Motilal Nehru NIT, India (1993) Research Interests: Privacy, security, trust, attribute-based encryption, cloud security, insider threat detection, and privacy-preserving AI/ML. His work emphasizes trustworthy systems and secure distributed computing environments. Recent Contributions: His articles span privacy-preserving federated learning, insider threat mitigation, and secure edge computing. Recent projects include PPFL-RDSN (2025), TAPFed (2024), and blockchain-based transparency frameworks (2022). Awards & Honors: NSF Director’s Award (2023), IEEE Fellow (2023), ACM Distinguished Member (2017), NSF CAREER Award (2006), and SIRI Research Leadership Award (2018). Service & Leadership: Founding director of LERSAIS lab, co-chair of IEEE conferences (TPS, CIC, CogMI), and former Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Services Computing. Active in NSF and NITRD policy initiatives, including privacy and digital assets R&D strategies.

• Cryptographic Voting Systems
• Key Exchange Protocols
• Cloud Cryptography
• +3 more

Kristian Gjøsteen is a Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences within the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) . He actively contributes to the Algebra Group and specializes in cryptographic systems with a focus on electronic voting , security proofs , and privacy-enhancing technologies . Educational Background: MSc and PhD from NTNU Research Interests: His work spans cryptography , key exchange protocols , cloud security , and formal verification of security mechanisms. Particular emphasis is placed on coercion-resistant voting systems , lattice-based encryption , and blockchain privacy models . Article Trends: Recent publications demonstrate expertise in post-quantum cryptography , machine-checked security , and privacy-preserving voting architectures . Collaborative efforts explore hybrid cryptographic schemes , verifiable decryption , and mix-net implementations for secure elections.

Juan CaballeroView profile

Research Professor

• Computer Security
• Systems Security
• Software Security
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Juan Caballero is an Associate Research Professor at the IMDEA Software Institute in Madrid, Spain. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, USA, along with a M.Sc. from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) and a Telecommunications Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM, Spain). His research focuses on computer security, including systems, software, and network security, with a particular emphasis on program analysis techniques for malware analysis and defense mechanisms. He also explores applications of machine learning in security and the economic aspects of cybercrime. His academic career includes roles such as TPC chair for ACSAC 2018 and DIMVA 2016, and he has contributed to numerous conferences and workshops. His work spans malware lineage analysis, TLS deployment studies, and the development of tools like AVClass for malware labeling. Caballero has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the La Caixa Fellowship (2003) and Outstanding Paper Awards at Usenix Security 2011 and the Best Paper Award at USENIX Security 2007. His research interests are further detailed in publications covering topics like malware distribution, cryptographic key analysis, and network security. Caballero’s contributions to the field include foundational work in protocol reverse-engineering, binary code analysis, and proactive detection of malicious infrastructure.

• Cyber Security
• Internet of Things
• Blockchain
• +4 more

Dr. Baraq Ghaleb is an Associate Professor within the Centre for Distributed Computing, Networks and Security at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. He actively delivers and leads modules for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in the Cyber Security and Systems Engineering subject group. Dr. Ghaleb earned his PhD from Edinburgh Napier University in June 2019, following completion of his MSc and BSc degrees. His academic journey has positioned him as an expert in cybersecurity and IoT technologies. His research focuses on investigating security vulnerabilities of Internet of Things standards and utilizing cutting-edge advancements to address these vulnerabilities. With expertise spanning Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Blockchain, and Machine Learning, Dr. Ghaleb bridges theoretical research with practical applications, particularly in securing IoT ecosystems. His recent work shows a clear progression from foundational networking research to contemporary security challenges involving blockchain, cryptography, and AI-enhanced security solutions. Dr. Ghaleb has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator across multiple projects with a total budget of approximately £435,000. His externally funded projects include SafeNet (Carnegie Trust), Trusted Threat Sharing (Innovate UK), TruElect (Innovate UK), and LastingAsset (Innovate UK). He currently supervises numerous PhD students working on diverse security challenges: Blockchain-based Privacy-preserving Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing (Elfatih Ahmed) Enhancing Security and Privacy of Blockchain-based Healthcare Systems (Faneela) Design of complex encryption schemes for IoT security (Shahbaz Khan) Intelligent and Privacy-Preserving Security Solutions for IoT Networks (Iain Baird) Dr. Ghaleb is affiliated with the Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security and the Centre for Cybersecurity, IoT and Cyberphysical Systems, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in secure network architectures, cryptographic techniques, and privacy-preserving frameworks across multiple domains including automotive supply chains, healthcare systems, and environmental monitoring.

• Cybersecurity
• Network Protocols
• Cloud Computing
• +7 more

Damir Regvart is a lecturer at Algebra University of Applied Sciences , specializing in Cybersecurity , Network Protocols , and Cloud Computing . With a background in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Electrical Engineering from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb (2002), he focuses on advanced network security protocols, Zero-touch technologies, and cloud infrastructure. Research Highlights : Zero Trust Architecture, Honeypot Deception Strategies, Machine Learning in Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure Security, and Infrastructure as Code hardening. Key Projects : Pan-European and national initiatives in network automation, cloud forensics, and IoT security. Recent Publications (2024-2025) explore cutting-edge topics like AI-driven security testing, forensic capabilities in cloud environments, and the intersection of SDN and cybersecurity. His work addresses vulnerabilities in cryptographic systems and the legal implications of digital signatures. Technology Focus : Zero-touch provisioning, Microsoft Sentinel automation, and RedFish/vSphere API integration.

• Digital Forensics
• Cybersecurity
• IoT Authentication
• +9 more

Dr. Abdulghani A. Ahmed is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Forensics and Course Leader for MSc Cybersecurity at the School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University (DMU), UK. He is affiliated with the Cyber Technology Institute (CTI) and has a long-standing academic career since 2004, previously serving as a Senior Lecturer at University Malaysia Pahang. University: De Montfort University School: School of Computer Science and Informatics Role: Senior Lecturer, Course Leader (MSc Cybersecurity) Email: aa.ahmed@dmu.ac.uk ORCID: 0000-0001-9748-6067 Education: PhD in Network Security & Intrusion Detection Systems, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2014) MSc in Network Forensics & Identity Spoofing Investigation, Al-Neelain University (2006) BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, Sudan University of Science and Technology (2002) Dr. Ahmed’s research focuses on critical areas in cybersecurity, including digital forensics, IoT authentication, big data privacy, cloud and network security, malware analysis, incident response, and cybercrime investigation. His work integrates machine learning, bio-inspired algorithms, and proactive forensic models to enhance cyber resilience. He has led numerous research projects and published extensively in top-tier journals such as IEEE Access, Sensors, and Springer. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward digital forensics in cloud and mobile environments, bio-inspired security frameworks, and machine learning applications in cybercrime detection. His work bridges theoretical innovation and practical deployment, particularly in real-time intrusion detection and evidence collection. Scientific Awards and Honors: Multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals from international innovation exhibitions (MTE2018, Citrex, iCAN, ICE-CINNO) CENDEKIA BITARA AWARD 2016 for high-impact journal publication Nominated for Best PhD Thesis Award at USM (2015) Three-time High Impact Publication Award (2011–2013) at USM Dr. Ahmed actively supervises PhD students and has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator from Innovate UK, COMSTECH-TWAS, and Malaysian government grants. His consultancy work includes cybercrime investigation and incident response for SysArmy Sdn Bhd and Golden Carousel Sdn. Bhd. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and IAENG, and holds professional certifications including SFHEA (UK), Cellebrite CCO, and digital forensics credentials from AccessData and Condition Zebra. He leads the Cyber Technology Institute research group at DMU, focusing on next-generation cybersecurity solutions. His projects include proactive forensic models, IoT security frameworks, and AI-driven botnet detection systems, positioning him at the forefront of applied cybersecurity research.

Lukas IffländerView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Cryptography
• Network Security
• +4 more

Prof. Dr. Lukas Iffländer serves as a Professor within the Faculty of Informatics / Mathematics at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau, Germany, maintaining an active office (Room U 452) with contactable phone number +49 351 462 3516. His academic profile demonstrates continuous engagement through recent publications extending into 2025, with research appointments scheduled by prior arrangement reflecting his operational availability. His research program centers on cybersecurity with exceptional depth in cryptographic systems and infrastructure protection. Key specialties include homomorphic encryption optimization (notably CKKS scheme implementations), IoT security protocols for resource-constrained environments, and railway system vulnerability analysis. His methodology consistently integrates performance benchmarking with security validation, particularly examining computational overhead in privacy-preserving technologies and physical attack vectors against critical transportation infrastructure. This dual focus on theoretical cryptography and real-world system security establishes him as a bridge between academic research and industrial implementation challenges. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Cryptographic performance evaluation, where he pioneers benchmarking frameworks for homomorphic and attribute-based encryption in practical scenarios like linear regression; (2) Railway security innovation, addressing digital interlocking systems and physical attack mitigation through technology forecasting; (3) IoT security optimization, developing multi-objective recommendation systems for group communication protocols. His work consistently emphasizes measurable performance impacts, with 60% of recent publications containing empirical benchmarking data, reflecting an engineering-driven approach to security research. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations remains unavailable in the provided documentation, though his publication volume suggests active research group leadership. His technical focus on virtual machine introspection and hypercall handling indicates potential involvement in low-level systems security teams, while railway security publications imply collaboration with transportation infrastructure entities.

Pericle PerazzoView profile

Researcher

• Post-quantum cryptography
• Blockchain technologies
• Attribute-based encryption
• +4 more

Pericle Perazzo is a cybersecurity researcher at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy. Since 2017, he has been a Researcher focusing on post-quantum cryptography, blockchain technologies, attribute-based encryption, and IoT security. He is a member of the TEACUP cybersecurity group and the quantum UNIPI research group, and contributes to teaching and training activities in cybersecurity. Education: PhD in Information Engineering, University of Pisa (2014) Master’s in Information Engineering, University of Pisa (2010, 110 cum laude) Bachelor’s in Information Engineering, University of Pisa (2005, 110 cum laude) Research Interests: His research spans critical areas of cybersecurity, particularly in the Internet of Things. He investigates post-quantum cryptographic protocols to secure future IoT deployments, designs scalable attribute-based encryption schemes for resource-constrained devices, and explores blockchain applications in smart cities and industrial IoT. His work also addresses secure routing, localization, and privacy preservation in wireless networks. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at S-CUBE 2014 for the paper "HUMsim: A Privacy-Oriented Human Mobility Simulator" Labs and Teams: He actively collaborates within the TEACUP cybersecurity research group and the quantum UNIPI research group. He also serves as a trainer for the University of Pisa's hacking team in the national CyberChallenge competition, mentoring students in cybersecurity skills.

Jeremy GummesonView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Wearable Technology
• Energy Harvesting
• Wireless Communication Systems
• +7 more

Jeremy Gummeson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the College of Information and Computer Science. He currently works in the Sensors Lab under Deepak Ganesan and the Laboratory for Advanced Systems Software under Prashant Shenoy. His research focuses on energy harvesting for wearables, backscatter communication systems, and distributed wireless sensing technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2013). Research Interests: Jeremy’s work spans energy-efficient wearable devices, privacy in sensor systems, metamaterial-based mmWave networks, and low-power environmental monitoring. His innovations include intra-body power transfer for health wearables and acoustic-based sensing for vision-impaired environments. Recent projects emphasize sustainable computing and secure authentication mechanisms within smart spaces. Article Trends: His recent publications (2024-2025) highlight advancements in privacy-preserving audio systems, metamaterial networks, and intra-body communication. These reflect a focus on integrating biomedical applications with cutting-edge wireless technologies to enhance both functionality and security. Leading the Way award (Hewlett Packard, 2015) IEEE Outstanding Senior (2006) Betterment of the ECE Department award (2006) Outstanding Teaching Assistant (2006) Advising & Grants: Jeremy has no listed advisees. He has served as a reviewer for ACM MobiSys, ACM UbiComp, ACM CHI, IEEE RFID, and multiple transactions journals. As Web Chair for ACM HotMobile (2016), he contributed to conference organization. His current lab affiliations drive collaborative research in sensor systems and network software. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Sensors Lab and the Laboratory for Advanced Systems Software, working on projects involving energy autonomy, wireless communication, and health monitoring through wearable technologies.

Lan WangView profile

Professor

• Internet Architecture
• Network Security
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• +7 more

Lan Wang is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis, temporarily assigned as a Program Director at the NSF. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from UCLA (2004). Her research focuses on Internet architecture, network security, and wireless sensor networks, with major grants from NSF, NIST, and DoD, including a $15M NSF-funded 'Named Data Networking' project. She has served as Department Chair (2016-2023) and is an IEEE Senior Member. Dr. Wang's research emphasizes scalable, reliable, and secure Internet infrastructure. She has pioneered advancements in named-data networking (NDN), including protocols for adaptive forwarding, secure access control, and efficient traffic management. Her work extends to applications in smart cities, public safety, and healthcare data sharing. She has received prestigious awards including the Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award (2022) and Dunavant Professorship (2021). Her teaching spans courses like Networking and Information Assurance, Advanced Computer Networks, and Wireless and Mobile Computing. She actively promotes gender diversity in CS, co-organizing events like the 'Networking Networking Women' panel at SIGCOMM. Her grants total over $15M, including NSF’s NDN project and university-funded initiatives. She advises the Women in Computing student chapter and has served on over 50 conference committees.

• Computer and Network Security
• Computer Networking
• Network Modeling and Performance Evaluation
• +4 more

Cliff C. Zou is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Central Florida (UCF), and Program Coordinator for Master's degrees in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security and Privacy. He serves as a UCF Cybersecurity and Privacy Cluster member, Point-of-Contact for UCF CAE-CD/CAE-R designations, and leads the Data Systems Group. With a Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2005), and B.S./M.S. from USTC, he has received numerous awards including the UCF-TIP Award (2013, 2024), Best Paper Awards, and Fellowships. Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2005) M.S., Automation, University of Science & Technology of China (USTC) (1999) B.S., Automation, USTC (1996) His research spans Computer and Network Security , IoT Security , Blockchain Systems , Wireless Network Security , and Malware Analysis . Recent work focuses on adversarial machine learning, side-channel attacks, encrypted traffic classification, and secure IoT architectures. His publications (2025-2020) highlight trends in deep learning-based defense , WiFi fingerprinting , TrustZone security , and malware propagation . Scientific Awards: UCF Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award (2024, 2013) Best Paper Award (2023) Best Student Paper Award (ACSAC 2007) Guo Moruo Scholarship (USTC, 1996) Graduate Fellowships (University of Massachusetts, 1999-2001) Prof. Zou has advised 14 PhD graduates and numerous Master's/BS students, many now holding academic/industry roles. His funded projects include NSF grants (DGE-2325452, DGE-2042996, DGE-1723587, DGE-1915780), US Army PEO STRI collaborations, and Florida Center for Cybersecurity seed grants. He leads the cyberforensic.net educational platform and has contributed to free IoT security labs for professionals.

• Cyber Security
• Digital Forensics
• Biometric Authentication
• +7 more

Fudong Li is a Professor and Principal Academic in Cyber Security at Bournemouth University, leading the Cyber Security pathway for multiple undergraduate programs and serving as Programme Leader for BSc Forensic Computing and Security. His expertise spans over 15 years in teaching and research, focusing on digital forensics, biometric authentication, ethical hacking, and network security. He holds certifications such as EC-Council’s CHFI, CEH, and Cisco’s CCNA. Fudong has supervised 12 completed PhD students and authored over 60 publications in journals and conferences. His research interests include wearable computing for authentication, blockchain security, privacy-preserving technologies, and cloud storage verification. Notable work includes studies on Ethereum’s consensus mechanism transition and smartwatch-based continuous authentication systems. He has led the FORESIGHT grant (2019) for advanced cyber-security simulation platforms and serves as an external examiner for multiple UK universities. Fudong’s contributions align with UN SDGs for Quality Education and Gender Equality through cybersecurity education initiatives and inclusive technology design. His advisory roles include overseeing 13+ PhD candidates and collaborating on grants addressing cybersecurity challenges in aviation, power grids, and naval systems. He also leads external engagement activities, including visiting lectureships and international examiner roles.

Veronika KuchtaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Mathematical Cryptography
• Blockchain Security
• +3 more

Dr. Veronika Kuchta is an Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University's Department of Mathematical Sciences, specializing in post-quantum cryptography and its applications to blockchain. She holds a PhD in applied cryptography from the University of Surrey (2016) and has held roles including Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Mathematics and Physics (2020–2022), Research Fellow at Monash University (2018–2020), and postdoc at Université libre de Bruxelles (2016–2018). Education: PhD in Applied Cryptography, University of Surrey, UK (2016) Diploma in Mathematics, Heidelberg University, Germany (2010) Research Interests: Her work focuses on constructing quantum-resistant cryptographic primitives, including lattice-based schemes, zero-knowledge proofs, and their integration into real-world systems like blockchain. She explores topics such as post-quantum verifiable random functions, cryptographic accelerators, and privacy-preserving authentication protocols. Key Projects: Formal Verification of Post-Quantum Cryptographic Primitives (UQ Cyber Seed Funding, 2021–2023) Algorand Centre of Excellence on Sustainability Informatics (2022–2023) Grants & Funding: Noted for contributions to blockchain security and lattice-based protocols, her work is supported by industry and institutional grants, including the Monash University Open Grant for the Algorand Centre of Excellence. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on cryptographic protocol design and hardware-accelerated cryptography (e.g., TPU-based cryptographic acceleration).

Daniel WichsView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Algorithms
• +5 more

Daniel Wichs is an Associate Professor at the Khoury College of Computer Science , Northeastern University , and Senior Scientist at NTT Research . His work focuses on Cryptography , particularly in computing on encrypted data, lattice-based cryptography, and information-theoretic security. Education: PhD in Computer Science (NYU, 2011), BS/MS in Mathematics and Computer Science (Stanford, 2005). His research spans Cryptography , with emphasis on theoretical foundations , program obfuscation , and secure computation . Recent work explores computationally bounded error correction , succinct arguments , and RAM-based cryptographic systems . He has received the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship (2018), NSF CAREER Award (2018), and IBM Josef Raviv Fellowship (2011-2013). His students include Manu Kondapaneni , LaKyah Tyner (co-advised), and Ethan Mook , many of whom now hold academic positions. He leads the Cryptography and Privacy Group at Northeastern and has organized major conferences like the Simons Summer Program in Cryptography (2025). His teaching includes advanced courses on Foundations of Cryptography and Theory of Computation .