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Hong-Linh TruongView profile

Associate Professor

• Cloud Computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Big Data Analytics
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Hong-Linh Truong is an Associate Professor (tenured) at the School of Science , Aalto University in Finland. She leads the AaltoSEA Group focused on Systems and Services Engineering Analytics. Additionally, she holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position at the Faculty of Informatics, TU Wien, Austria. Her research spans Cloud Computing Internet of Things (IoT) Big Data Analytics Distributed Systems Elastic Computing Context-aware Systems with particular emphasis on engineering analytics for hybrid cloud-IoT systems and service elasticity management. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals focus areas including Edge Computing (5 papers) Blockchain Applications (3 papers) Machine Learning Systems (2 papers) Cyber-Physical Systems (2 papers) Collaborative Computing (2 papers) Resource Orchestration (1 paper) Scientific achievements include Best Poster Award at European Grid Conference 2005 Best Paper Award at CAiSE'12 She actively collaborates with institutions across Europe and Asia, with research applications in both industrial contexts (air traffic management, manufacturing) and public sectors (disaster response, sustainability governance). Her work integrates theoretical foundations with practical implementations, as evidenced by numerous toolset developments like SCALEA-G and IoTCloudSamples.

• Cryptography
• Hardware Security
• Embedded Systems
• +2 more

Kimmo Järvinen serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering at Aalto University, actively contributing to the Adjunct Professor Asokan N. research group. His institutional affiliation centers on advancing cryptographic solutions for modern security challenges within the university's engineering ecosystem. His research spans cutting-edge cryptography with emphases on hardware security, embedded systems protection, and efficient algorithm design. Järvinen specializes in elliptic curve cryptography implementations, side-channel attack countermeasures, and hardware acceleration techniques for resource-constrained environments like IoT devices. His work bridges theoretical cryptographic constructs with practical hardware deployment, prioritizing both security robustness and computational efficiency in real-world applications. Analysis of his 2014-2018 publications reveals consistent innovation in finite field arithmetic optimization, scalar multiplication efficiency, and physical attack resistance. His research trajectory demonstrates increasing focus on IoT security integration, with significant contributions to FPGA-based cryptographic accelerators and lightweight implementations for constrained devices. Key thematic threads include endomorphism exploitation for performance gains, binary field operation optimization, and protocol-level privacy enhancements for mobile networks. Dr. Järvinen operates within Adjunct Professor Asokan's cybersecurity research collective, which explores hardware-software co-design approaches to cryptographic system vulnerabilities. This team environment fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration on securing next-generation communication infrastructures and embedded platforms.

Jürgen EversView profile

Professor

• High-Pressure Materials Science
• Zintl Phases
• Crystal Structure Analysis
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Prof. Dr. Jürgen Evers is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) . His career spans over five decades, with pivotal contributions to high-pressure materials science , Zintl phases , and intermetallic compounds . He earned his doctorate in 1974 under Alfred Weiss and habilitated in 1982, focusing on pressure-temperature effects in disilicides and digermanides. Academic Timeline: Chemical laboratory technician (1958-1961), evening gymnasium (1962-1966), chemistry studies (Free University Berlin 1967-1968, LMU Munich 1968-1971), research at ETH Zurich (1972-1975), Heisenberg Fellowship (1984), Priv.-Doz. (1987), Associate Professor (1994), Cornell University research stay (1997). Research Focus: High-pressure synthesis and crystallography of Zintl phases (e.g., MSi 2 ), transformation of three- to four-connected networks in elements like silicon and nitrogen, and metallization under extreme conditions. His work on trivalent nitrogen networks under 5 Mbar pressure mirrors earlier Zintl phase discoveries in BaSi 2 . Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Heisenberg Fellowship (1984), reflecting his foundational role in high-pressure solid-state chemistry. Publications: Over 40 years, his 15 most recent articles (2007-2023) span molecular structures (mercury fulminate, hydrazoic acid), high-pressure phase transitions (cesium azide), reactive materials (ZrW 2 , HfW 2 ), and historical analyses (Wittelsbach Diamond, Czochralski Process). Collaborations with Thomas M. Klapötke and Gilbert Oehlinger dominate recent work. Advising: Mentored key researchers including Gerhard Sextl (Fraunhofer Institute), Bernd Sendlinger (University of Applied Management), and Gerhard Nuspl , contributing to structural studies in CeCu 2 -type compounds.

Matthew D. GreenView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
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Matthew D. Green is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University and a member of the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute. He is a nationally recognized expert in applied cryptography and cryptographic engineering with significant contributions to privacy-enhanced technologies and secure communication systems. Oberlin College: BMus in Technology of Music and Related Arts and BA in Computer Science (1998) Johns Hopkins University: MS in Computer Science (2005), PhD in Computer Science (2008) Green's research focuses on practical applications of cryptography, including privacy-enhanced information storage, anonymous payment systems, and bilinear map-based cryptography. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with real-world security challenges, particularly in blockchain technologies, end-to-end encrypted communications, and privacy-preserving systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding cryptographic vulnerabilities in widely deployed systems and developing more secure alternatives. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on emerging cryptographic challenges including machine unlearning, privacy in encrypted messaging, compliance-enabled digital assets, and detecting synthetic content from large language models. These works show his ability to address both theoretical foundations and practical implementations of security systems. NSF CAREER Award (2017) $100,000 Google Security and Privacy Research Award Green is actively engaged in both academic research and public discourse on security issues. He is the author of the popular blog 'A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering' and has over 140,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter). His work has been instrumental in analyzing security flaws in commercial products and contributing to the development of more secure cryptographic protocols. He was one of the creators of the Zerocash protocol used by Zcash cryptocurrency and founded the encryption startup Zeutro. His research group at Johns Hopkins focuses on practical cryptographic engineering challenges, with particular emphasis on how theoretical cryptographic constructions can be implemented securely in real-world systems. The group maintains strong connections with industry partners and regularly contributes to security standards discussions.

• Multimodal Behavioral Analysis
• Credibility Assessment
• Cross-Cultural Interaction
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Dr. Xinran Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems at Colorado State University's College of Business. She earned her Ph.D. in Management from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Focuses on multimodal behavioral cue analysis for relational constructs (dominance, trust, credibility) Investigates cross-cultural group interaction patterns Develops systems for credibility assessment and behavioral data collection Her research spans behavioral information systems, nonverbal communication analysis, and cross-cultural studies. Recent publications emphasize AI-driven credibility technologies, deception detection, and multimodal signal processing. She employs Bayesian models and psychophysiological frameworks in her work.

• Digital Competence
• Educational Technology
• Teacher Training
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Miriam Agreda Montoro serves as a Contracted Professor in the Department of Pedagogy at the University of Granada, Spain, specializing in digital competence frameworks and educational technology innovation. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in teacher training and inclusive educational design across Spanish and European contexts. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of Granada (2015) with the thesis "Educational application of cloud learning environments (c-learning) in the Spanish public university: analysis of the training of teachers who teach in the faculties of educational sciences," supervised by Dr. Francisco Javier Hinojo Lucena. Agreda Montoro's research centers on digital competence assessment through European frameworks like DigComp, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity, data privacy, and inclusive technology integration. She investigates teacher training methodologies including TPACK implementation, flipped classroom adaptations, and gamification strategies across educational levels. Her work frequently addresses Andalusian educational contexts while contributing to international comparative studies on digital literacy. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a methodological focus on scale validation (PLS-SEM), systematic reviews, and empirical classroom studies. Key trends include the operationalization of digital competence frameworks for specific educational roles, pandemic-driven technology adaptation research, and neuroscience-informed teacher development approaches. Her work consistently connects theoretical models with practical implementation challenges in diverse learning environments. She actively contributes to the research group "INNOVATION, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION," which examines the intersection of pedagogical theory, technological innovation, and teacher development within evolving educational landscapes.

Petros KaradimasView profile

Associate Professor

• Radio Propagation
• Wireless Channel Modelling
• Antenna Arrays
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Dr. Petros Karadimas is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment of Edinburgh Napier University , UK. Prior to this, he held academic positions at the University of Glasgow (2016-2022) and the University of Bedfordshire (2009-2011). He earned his M.Eng. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Patras , Greece. Radio propagation and wireless channel modeling Antenna arrays and MIMO antenna optimization Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for 6G Communication and information theory Physical layer wireless security His research output includes 15+ publications on antenna design , vehicular communications , and physical layer security . Current projects focus on 6G wireless systems with funding from EPSRC and CDE/DSTL . He serves as: IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Propagation Committee Member Senior Member IEEE (SMIEEE) Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Grant reviewer for FONDECYT and UKRI

• Radiocarbon Dating
• Heritage Science
• Analytical Chemistry
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Laura Hendriks is a Research Fellow at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture , where she specializes in radiocarbon dating of cultural heritage objects through innovative compound-specific isotopic analysis . Her work bridges analytical chemistry and art conservation , focusing on microscale dating of natural organic dyes, pigments, and binding media. Education : MSc in Chemistry, ETH Zurich BSc HES-SO in Chemistry, Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture Her research explores the chemical fingerprints of organic colorants to establish their provenance and chronology . By optimizing Raman spectroscopy and CSRA protocols , she addresses challenges in dating complex heritage materials , such as medieval sculptures and polychrome artifacts. Her 2024–2028 project funded by the Branco Weiss Fellowship aims to refine microscale 14C analysis for textiles and Swiss postage stamps. Earlier collaborations, including with the University of Amsterdam and National Museums Scotland, highlight her interdisciplinary approach. The scientific awards she has received include the Branco Weiss Fellowship . Her publications emphasize methodological breakthroughs in sequential dye analysis and radiocarbon dating of sub-milligram samples. Current projects under the 14Colours initiative and Textile Stamps involve teams at Institut ChemTech , with partners like Dr. Negar Haghipour and Prof. Maarten van Bommel.

Erik KlineView profile

Researcher

• Network Security
• Anomaly Detection
• DDoS Defense
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Dr. Erik Kline is a Computer Scientist and Research Lead at the Information Sciences Institute (ISI) of the University of Southern California (USC), leading critical research in network and cyber-security through projects including SABRES (DARPA OPS-5G), APROPOS (DARPA SearchLight), and DREAMS (NSF). His educational background includes: B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology M.S. in Computer Science from University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of California, Los Angeles Dr. Kline's research centers on network security with emphases on anomaly detection, line-rate traffic analysis, DDoS defense mechanisms, anonymity systems, and security-aware routing protocols. His innovative work in large-scale network modeling enables scientifically rigorous experimentation and validation of complex network systems, directly addressing evolving cybersecurity threats through both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations. His publication record demonstrates consistent advancement in network security testbeds, traffic analysis, and defensive architectures. Key themes include machine learning applications for encrypted traffic classification, novel approaches to DDoS mitigation through traffic deflecting and authentication, and foundational work on security-aware routing systems. These contributions collectively strengthen network infrastructure resilience against sophisticated attacks while maintaining operational efficiency. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Kline directs substantial research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple high-impact projects including SABRES (DARPA OPS-5G), APROPOS (DARPA SearchLight), and EXCEED (DARPA XD3), alongside leadership in DREAMS (NSF) and EdgeLab (DARPA EdgeCT). His grant portfolio consistently bridges theoretical innovation with real-world deployment, evidenced by successful technology transitions to commercial applications. Based at USC/ISI's Network and Cyber-security Division, Dr. Kline actively develops and enhances DETERLab for cybersecurity experimentation. His team creates advanced network emulators capable of processing millions of packets per second while implementing realistic network impairments, supporting complex experiments in edge computing, 5G security, and cyber-physical systems through multi-institutional collaborations.

• Binary Analysis
• Reverse Engineering
• Software Security
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Thorsten Holz is a Professor and Head of the Chair for System Security at Ruhr-University Bochum's Faculty of Computer Science. His research team focuses on critical areas of cybersecurity including binary analysis, automated vulnerability discovery (fuzzing), embedded systems security, and privacy compliance (GDPR). Research Focus: His work spans: Binary analysis & reverse engineering techniques Software security with emphasis on fuzzing and automated vulnerability assessment Security of embedded/IoT systems Privacy mechanisms and GDPR implementation Network and internet security protocols Publication Trends: Recent works (2024-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on: Advanced fuzzing methodologies for software/hardware systems Security of satellite and aerospace systems Detection of AI-generated media (deepfakes) and LLM vulnerabilities Trusted execution environments (TEEs) and memory corruption defenses Social media/platform security abuses He leads a research group developing cutting-edge tools for vulnerability discovery and security validation, with significant real-world impact in both academic and industry domains.

Lucjan HanzlikView profile

Professor

• Applied Cryptography
• Privacy-Preserving Cryptography
• Public Key Cryptography
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Dr. Lucjan Hanzlik is a Professor at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, where he leads research in applied cryptography. Prior to his current position since 2020, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Stanford University (2018-2020) and as a Research Group Leader at CISPA (2017-2020). Dr. Hanzlik earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Institute for Computer Science Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw in January 2016, completing his dissertation titled "Cryptographic Protocols for Modern Identification Documents" under the supervision of Prof. Mirosław Kutyłowski. His doctoral work focused on cryptographic solutions for identification systems, particularly for embedded devices like smart cards. Dr. Hanzlik's research centers on applied cryptography with particular emphasis on privacy-preserving protocols and cryptographic solutions for constrained environments. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, focusing on real-world security challenges. Key areas include blind signatures, anonymous credentials, secure authentication protocols, and cryptographic solutions for blockchain and cryptocurrency systems. He has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of privacy-enhancing technologies that maintain security while preserving user anonymity. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on advancing cryptographic techniques for practical applications. Recent work shows increasing attention to blockchain security, privacy-preserving authentication systems, and post-quantum cryptographic solutions. His research often addresses the tension between security, privacy, and usability in modern authentication systems. Dr. Hanzlik has received notable recognition for his work, including: IBM Great Minds Award (2014) As an academic advisor, Dr. Hanzlik currently supervises several doctoral students including Khue Do, Wei-Zhu Yeoh, and Eugenio Paracucchi. His research has been supported by various funding mechanisms including the DAAD Joint Australia–Germany Research Co-operation Scheme for "Secure Online Authentication with Attributes" and the DFG-NCN Weave project on "Identity Wallet in a Hostile Environment: Privacy and Trust By-Design." Dr. Hanzlik is an active member of the cryptographic research community, serving on program committees for major conferences including CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ACM CCS, and FC. He leads the Applied Cryptography research group at CISPA, which focuses on developing practical cryptographic solutions for real-world security challenges.

Michael WalfishView profile

Professor

• Computer Systems
• Network Security
• Distributed Systems
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Michael Walfish is a Professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences within New York University . His work focuses on computer systems, network security, and verifiable computation with applications in distributed systems and cybersecurity. Current faculty member (not retired or former staff) Teaching experience includes advanced systems courses like Operating Systems and Honors Operating Systems at NYU Research interests span multiple dimensions: Network security and defense mechanisms Verifiable computation systems Distributed system design Zero-knowledge proofs applications Hardware and software security Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: Zero-knowledge systems (Zombie, Verifiable ASICs) Web and email security (Pretzel, Yesquel) Probabilistic verification (Less is more) Cryptographic protocols in systems (Cobra, DQE) Scientific recognition: Best Paper Award at SOSP 2017 Distinguished Student Paper Award at Security 2016

• Telecommunications
• Network Security
• Computer Networks
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Prof. Christos Douligeris is a faculty member at the Department of Informatics of the University of Piraeus. He previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami, USA, and holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1984) from the National Technical University of Athens and a PhD (1990) from Columbia University. His career spans academia, industry, and policy-making, including leadership roles in Greek government agencies like Electronic Government S.A. and the Communications Privacy Authority. Diploma in Electrical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1984) MS, MPhil, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University (1985, 1987, 1990) His research focuses on computer networks, emphasizing security, protocols, and applications in precision agriculture, e-health, and IoT. He also explores the educational potential of information and communication technologies at all levels, from vocational training to higher education. His recent publications address cybersecurity in education, AI-driven threat landscape modeling, and immersive digital tools (AR/VR) for pedagogy and cultural heritage. Prof. Douligeris has received significant recognition, including the State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) award for transferring expertise from Greeks abroad to Greece (1987), a Fulbright scholarship (1988), and multiple honors for best work in telecommunications. His research has been funded by bodies such as the European Commission, National Science Foundation, and Greek General Secretariat for Research and Technology. He has supervised over 15 PhD theses and 100+ MSc theses, contributing extensively to academic training and mentorship. He co-authored the book Network Security: Current Status and Future Directions and edited special issues for the IEEE Communications Magazine. His work extends to policy development, curriculum design, and organizing international conferences in communications and security. Though not explicitly mentioning labs or teams, his activities include developing systems like NERO (Cybersecurity Awareness Ecosystem for SMEs) and ACSIS (Intelligent Medical System for Pre-hospital Healthcare).

• Cybersecurity
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Extended Reality
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Andrei Costin serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä, where he actively contributes to the Secure Communications Engineering and Signal Processing (SCSP) research group. The SCSP group specializes in signal processing and communication systems, developing innovative methods for network and resource management with security as a foundational principle. His research spans critical cybersecurity frontiers including Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Extended Reality (XR) ecosystems, where he investigates privacy vulnerabilities, monetization frameworks, and attack vectors for emerging Internet-of-Brains (IoB) systems. Additional focus areas encompass IoT malware evolution, firmware security reproducibility, vulnerability prediction using AI (e.g., ChatGPT for CVE analysis), and cryptographic hardening of critical infrastructure like aviation ADS-B systems and maritime AIS networks. His work bridges neuroscience, communication engineering, and software security to address next-generation threats. Dr. Costin's 2024 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory toward interdisciplinary security solutions, particularly emphasizing cryptographic implementations (ECDSA) for resource-constrained environments including distress beacons and XR-BCI interfaces. A significant portion of his work addresses practical industrial challenges through SBOM implementation in DevSecOps pipelines and vector database applications for threat intelligence, demonstrating strong industry-research alignment. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials Advising and Grants: While specific student supervision or grant details weren't disclosed, his collaborative publication pattern (10+ co-authored papers in 2024) indicates active research team leadership. His work with COSPAS-SARSAT and aviation/maritime security protocols suggests potential industry partnerships with critical infrastructure stakeholders. Laboratories and Teams: Secure Communications Engineering and Signal Processing (SCSP) Research Group: Focuses on wireless/wired communication security, developing signal processing methodologies for secure network resource management with applications in critical infrastructure protection

Romain CayreView profile

Assistant Professor

• wireless security
• IoT security
• embedded systems security
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Romain Cayre is an Assistant Professor in the Software and System Security (S3) group at EURECOM, a French graduate school and research center located in Sophia Antipolis. Previously, he served as a post-doctoral researcher at the same institution since July 2022. His academic journey began at INSA Toulouse where he completed his education in Computer Science, Networks and Security, culminating in a PhD with a thesis titled "Offensive and defensive approaches for wireless communication protocols in IoT". PhD in Computer Science from Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) Toulouse Former student of INSA Toulouse and TLS-SEC Post-doctoral researcher at EURECOM (July 2022 - present) Assistant Professor at EURECOM (current position) Romain Cayre's research centers on wireless security with particular emphasis on IoT and embedded systems. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical offensive and defensive techniques. He develops frameworks that allow security researchers to analyze wireless protocols more effectively, focusing particularly on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee protocols. His approach combines protocol analysis, vulnerability discovery, and the development of practical tools that can be used for both offensive security testing and defensive implementation. Analysis of Cayre's publications reveals a strong focus on Bluetooth Low Energy security, with multiple papers examining vulnerabilities in BLE implementations and cross-protocol attacks. His work demonstrates a progression from theoretical vulnerability discovery to practical tool development, with his Mirage framework evolving into a comprehensive platform for wireless security research. The research spans wireless protocol security, cross-protocol attacks, intrusion detection systems, and embedded security solutions, with consistent emphasis on practical implementations that can be deployed in real-world scenarios. Cayre has made significant contributions to the security research community through his development of multiple security tools that have become reference implementations in wireless security research. His Mirage framework provides a modular platform for wireless protocol analysis, while OASIS offers a novel approach to embedded intrusion detection in BLE controllers. His work on InjectaBLE and WazaBee has revealed fundamental vulnerabilities in wireless protocol implementations that have implications for IoT device security worldwide. As the main maintainer of the Mirage framework, Cayre leads a project that has become influential in the wireless security research community. The framework supports multiple wireless protocols including Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, and Enhanced ShockBurst, providing researchers with tools for security analysis, penetration testing, and vulnerability discovery. Though the project is now officially deprecated in favor of WHAD (Wireless Hacking and Development), Mirage remains widely used in the security research community.