Prof. Amos Lapidoth is a Full Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, leading the Signal and Information Processing Lab. He holds a B.A. (summa cum laude) in Mathematics and B.Sc. (summa cum laude) in Electrical Engineering from the Technion, along with an M.Sc. from Technion and Ph.D. from Stanford University. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at MIT and held the KDD Career Development Chair in Communications and Technology. His research focuses on Digital Communications and Information Theory , with contributions to coding theory, channel modeling, and signal processing. He has conducted R&D in wireless communications at the IDF Signal Corps Labs, earning two Creative Thinking Awards. His awards include the NSF CAREER Award and Rothschild Fellowship. Recent work explores state-dependent channels with helpers, feedback-assisted communication, and identification over noisy channels. His lab develops theoretical frameworks for reliable communication in complex systems, with applications in coding, modulation, and network design. Labs/Teams: Head of Signal and Information Processing Lab at ETH Zurich Key Contributions: Pioneering work on helper channels, zero-error capacity, and Rényi entropy applications
Nils Vu is a Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), working within the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy. His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics, gravitational physics, and numerical relativity, with particular expertise in black hole physics and gravitational waves. His research interests include: Theoretical modeling of black hole mergers and gravitational wave emissions Numerical relativity techniques for simulating strong-field gravity Gravitational wave memory effects and their detection Black hole spectroscopy through ringdown analysis Development of computational methods for relativistic astrophysics Applications to gravitational wave astronomy and data analysis Dr. Vu's recent work demonstrates significant contributions to numerical relativity, particularly in developing high-precision models for binary black hole systems. His research bridges theoretical physics with practical applications for gravitational wave observatories like LIGO and future missions like LISA. He has made notable contributions to the SpECTRE numerical relativity code and the SXS Collaboration's catalog of binary black hole simulations. His publications reveal a focus on horizon tracking in black hole simulations, quantum gravity signatures in gravitational wave memory, and advanced computational techniques for analyzing quasinormal modes. His work often addresses fundamental challenges in numerical relativity while maintaining relevance to observational gravitational wave astronomy. As a Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Scholar, Dr. Vu is part of Caltech's prestigious research program supporting exceptional early-career scientists in theoretical and experimental physics.
Dr. Yutian Tang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science. He holds a Ph.D. from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a B.Sc. from Jilin University. His research focuses on AI-driven software engineering, program analysis, and mobile app security, with over 40 publications in top venues like ESEC/FSE and IEEE TSE. He has received awards including the ISSRE'18 Best Industry Paper and Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program. Current research emphasizes automated testing, bug localization, and LLM applications in software engineering. Education: Ph.D., Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University B.Sc., Computer Science, Jilin University Research Interests: His work spans AI+SE (Large Language Models in Software Engineering), automated testing, privacy protection, and malware detection. Notable contributions include XDebloat (app debloating) and tools for analyzing Android vulnerabilities. He actively explores LLM applications for code generation and test suite optimization. Grants & Funding: EPSRC Peer Review College member National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grant (2023-2025) OpenAI API Researcher Access Program (2024) Google Cloud Research Credits (2024) Service & Leadership: Editorial Board Member of Frontiers in Computer Science , PC member of ICSE, ESEC/FSE, ASE, and other top conferences. Active in reviewing for IEEE Transactions and ACM journals. Future Directions: Tool support for automated bug detection, LLM integration in software lifecycle, and large-scale binary code analysis.
William N. Sumner is an Associate Professor and Associate Director, Academic and Administration in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University (2013) and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Hope College (2005). His research focuses on automated debugging tools, concurrency, parallelism, program analysis, and software quality. He teaches courses such as Software Development Methods, Software Testing, and Automated Software Analysis. Sumner actively recruits graduate and undergraduate students for research in improving software development processes through automation. His work emphasizes reducing repetitive tasks in software development using techniques like test case reduction and program analysis. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Purdue University, 2013 B.Sc., Computer Science, Hope College, 2005 Research Interests: Sumner’s research addresses challenges in software development automation, including automated debugging, test suite assessment, and program hardening. He develops tools like Pardis to optimize test case reduction and improve software reliability. His work intersects with concurrency, parallelism, and program transformation to enhance developer productivity and software quality. Recent Contributions: Recent publications include advancements in type batched program reduction (2023) and leveraging models for test case reduction in software repositories (2021). His Pardis framework (2019) improves test case reduction efficiency by addressing priority inversion in structured inputs. Teaching & Engagement: Sumner teaches courses such as CMPT 373 (Software Development Methods), CMPT 473 (Software Testing), and CMPT 479 (Automated Software Analysis). He emphasizes hands-on projects, such as the Geotagged Meeting Planner in CMPT 276, focusing on teamwork, agile methodologies, and software engineering best practices.
Barton P. Miller is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and the Amar & Balinder Sohi Professor of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he has made significant contributions to computer science research and education. As a faculty member in the Computer Sciences Department within the College of Engineering, he directs major research initiatives including the Paradyn Tools project and leads cybersecurity efforts as Chief Scientist of the DHS-funded Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP) research center. Miller received his B.A. degree from the University of California, San Diego in 1977, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 1980 and 1984. His educational background laid the foundation for his pioneering work in software testing and analysis. His research spans multiple critical areas of computer science, with a primary focus on binary code analysis and instrumentation , software security , and distributed and parallel program performance . Miller is particularly renowned for founding the field of Fuzz random software testing in 1988 and dynamic binary code instrumentation in 1992. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications, addressing real-world challenges in high-performance computing systems, cybersecurity, and scalable distributed systems. His research has direct applications in national security through his work with DHS and TrustedCI, the NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Miller's publications reveal a consistent focus on binary analysis tools, security vulnerability detection, and performance optimization techniques. His recent work shows increasing emphasis on ransomware analysis, GPU performance optimization, and practical security tool development for developers. The trajectory of his research demonstrates how foundational work in binary instrumentation has evolved to address contemporary cybersecurity challenges while maintaining relevance to high-performance computing environments. Among his notable honors, Miller is a Fellow of the ACM and recipient of the prestigious Jean-Claude Laprie Award in Dependable Computing , an R&D 100 Award , and multiple best paper awards including at HPDC 2009 and CCGrid 2018. His contributions to the field have been recognized through distinguished lectureships at institutions including Ben Gurion University and IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. As an educator, Miller has mentored numerous students and taught courses spanning operating systems, software security, and distributed systems. He has received teaching awards and developed educational resources including free and open software security training materials. His work with TrustedCI has focused on cybersecurity for scientific communities, helping researchers secure their computational infrastructure while maintaining research productivity. Miller also co-directs the MIST software vulnerability assessment project in collaboration with colleagues at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Miller directs the Paradyn Tools project, which investigates program scalability and binary program analysis technologies for use in HPC, systems design, and cyber-security. His work extends to practical applications through collaborations with government agencies including DHS and the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force. His research group has developed tools like Dyninst, MRNet, and the Wisconsin Safety Analyzer that have become foundational in their respective domains.
Robert B. Ellis is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), serving as Program Director for the Bachelor of Science in Data Science. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of California, San Diego. Ellis specializes in combinatorics, graph theory, adaptive coding theory, and probabilistic methods, with notable contributions to random geometric graphs and liar games. He has held roles like Project NExT Fellow and received awards such as the 2023 Michael J. Graff Award for Innovation in Teaching and IIT IPRO Outstanding Faculty Award. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of California, San Diego Research Interests: Focuses on asymptotic analysis of codes, liar games' connections to packing/covering problems, random geometric graphs in wireless networks, probabilistic methods, and algorithm design. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in data science and network systems. Publications & Grants: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Combinatorics and Algorithmica . Secured grants from NSA Young Investigator and AFRL programs. Advised graduate students on topics like graph partitioning and group testing matrices. Awards: 2023 Michael J. Graff Award for Innovation in Teaching IIT IPRO Outstanding Faculty Award (2009) Project NExT Fellow (2005-2006) Teaching: Courses include Calculus II, Discrete Mathematics, and Applied Algebra. Emphasizes innovative pedagogy through Menger Day talks and IPRO interdisciplinary projects.
Dr. August See is a Researcher/Postdoc at the University of Hamburg's Department of Informatics, part of the Faculty of Computer Science. His primary role is within the Computer Networks research group, focusing on bot detection, protocol analysis, and automated binary analysis. He is based in Office F-616 and can be reached via email at see@informatik.uni-hamburg.de or by phone at +49 40 42883 2329. His research interests include detecting and mitigating illegitimate bot activities through methods like keystroke dynamics analysis, mouse behavior monitoring, and homomorphic encryption. He has contributed to developing polymorphic protocols to counter bot influence and improving secure memory handling in web applications. Recent work emphasizes accelerating reverse engineering processes through novel 'point-of-interest beacon' techniques. Dr. See has published nine peer-reviewed articles between 2021-2024, with a focus on cybersecurity, network security, and data privacy. His collaborations include Prof. Mathias Fischer and researchers like Tatjana Wingarz and Kevin Röbert. While no specific awards are listed, his work demonstrates impactful contributions to automated threat detection and protocol security. He advises students on thesis topics involving cryptography, reverse engineering, and machine learning applications in security. His research integrates both theoretical protocol design and practical implementations in networked systems.
Dr. Eugene Vasiliev is an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow at the School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Surrey, UK. He specializes in galactic and stellar dynamics, focusing on supermassive black holes, Milky Way modeling, and the use of Gaia astrometric data. He develops advanced computational tools such as AGAMA, Forstand, and SMILE for dynamical modeling and action-based analysis. His research spans: Dynamical modeling of galaxies using the Schwarzschild method Action-based modeling of the Milky Way and dark matter halos Interactions between the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud Tidal disruption events and black hole feeding rates Structure and evolution of globular clusters and nuclear star clusters His recent publications (2022–2024) show a strong focus on refining Milky Way models using Gaia data, exploring phase-space substructures from past mergers, and improving black hole mass measurements in nearby galaxies. He frequently collaborates with leading researchers like James Binney, Vasily Belokurov, and Monica Valluri. His work is instrumental in advancing our understanding of galactic formation and evolution in the era of large-scale surveys. He has developed key software tools widely used in the astrophysics community. STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship Dr. Vasiliev actively mentors and collaborates on projects involving dynamical modeling, data analysis, and software development. He has delivered numerous talks and outreach lectures on black holes, galactic dynamics, and Gaia science. He leads research efforts that integrate observational data with theoretical modeling to probe the structure and history of the Milky Way.
Christophe Hauser is the Speers Family Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Dartmouth College and a member of the Meeting New Challenges of Cybersecurity Cluster. His research focuses on software security, particularly in developing models to analyze cyber attacks and defenses across software and hardware boundaries. He previously served as a Research Lead and founded the Binary Analysis and Systems Security (BASS) group at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute (USC-ISI) and was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Seclab. Hauser holds a joint PhD from CentraleSupélec in France and Queensland University of Technology in Australia, combining expertise in computer science and cybersecurity. His research interests include software security, program analysis, formal methods, machine learning applications in vulnerability discovery, and privacy-preserving systems. He specializes in binary code and firmware analysis, reverse engineering, and intrusion detection systems. Hauser’s recent work emphasizes automated fuzzing techniques, static and dynamic analysis of binary executables, and privacy-preserving solutions. His projects often bridge theoretical foundations with practical applications, such as improving vulnerability detection through neuro-symbolic methods and enhancing system security against DoS attacks. He has led initiatives such as the BASS group and contributed to the angr binary analysis platform. His work has resulted in impactful datasets like BinPool and tools like BinHunter for vulnerability localization.
Prof. Johannes Bauer is a Professor of Computer Science at Cooperative State University Mannheim (DHBW Mannheim) since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (2016), focusing on cost-effective security measures for embedded systems. His research spans applied cryptography, vulnerability assessment, side-channel analysis, and hardware security modules (HSMs). Professional Experience: 2022–Present: Professor at DHBW Mannheim 2018–2021: Principal Designated Engineer for cybersecurity standards at Underwriters Laboratories 2016–2018: Product Security Officer at Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH Research Interests: Embedded systems security Physical-layer attacks and covert channels Cold-boot attacks and memory forensics Hardware-software co-design for security Smart grid cybersecurity Publications Highlight: His 2016 Ph.D. thesis introduced novel methods for timing side-channel detection and anti-EMI feature abuse. Recent work includes analyzing demand response capabilities in smart grids (2019). Labs/Teams: Active in cybersecurity research groups, contributing to standards like ETSI EN 303 645 and UL MCV 1376. Collaborates with industry partners on embedded system hardening.
Rajeev Barua is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, affiliated with the Institute for Systems Research (ISR) and the Computer Science Department. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (2000) and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (1992). His research focuses on compilers, cybersecurity, and parallel computing, with notable contributions to binary rewriting, automatic parallelization, and memory management for embedded systems. He has secured $6.95M in research grants and holds five patents. Barua founded SecondWrite Inc., commercializing cybersecurity software based on his research. He has received awards such as the NSF CAREER Award (2002) and the UMD George Corcoran Teaching Excellence Award (2003). Affiliations: Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, ISR, Computer Science Department Education: Ph.D., MIT (2000); S.M., MIT (1994); B.Tech., IIT Delhi (1992) Research Themes: Binary Rewriting, Cybersecurity, Parallel Programming, Embedded Systems, Compiler Optimization Key Projects: SecondWrite Inc., Raw Architecture chip development (IBM), ICE programming model for parallel computing Grants & Patents: $6.95M in grants, $2.4M in startup funding, five issued patents Teaching: Courses include ENEE 446 (Compilers), ENEE 350H (Embedded Systems), and advanced graduate topics. His work on binary rewriting addresses security and performance optimization, while his parallel computing research advances declarative programming models like ICE. Recent publications emphasize malware detection and efficient multiprogramming on multicore systems. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2002) UMD George Corcoran Teaching Excellence Award (2003) UMD Jimmy Lin Innovation Award (2014) President of India Gold Medal (1992) Finalist, Inventor of the Year (2005) Labs & Teams: Leads research groups in compiler optimization and cybersecurity at UMD, collaborating with industry partners like IBM and Tilera. SecondWrite’s cybersecurity software has commercial applications in malware mitigation.
Prof Richard Nelson is a Professor of Astronomy and Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences and the Centre for Fundamental Physics. His research focuses on the theory of planet formation, particularly the interaction between planets/planetesimals and protoplanetary discs. He teaches modules like SPA7023 (Stellar Structure and Evolution) and SPA4101 (Our Universe). His work combines hydrodynamic simulations, N-body modeling, and disc-planet interaction studies to understand planetary system architectures. Research interests include planet migration mechanisms, circumbinary planet dynamics, and the statistical reproduction of exoplanet observations. Key projects involve the BEBOP collaboration and the PLATO mission. He has supervised PhD students Sanson Poon (Super-Earths dynamics) and George Turpin (circumbinary discs). Notable grants include £1.6M from STFC (2023-2027) and £195K from the Leverhulme Trust (2019-2023). His team explores topics like dust dynamics, thermal disc structures, and radial velocity methods for circumbinary planets. Publications span over 20 years, addressing topics like protoplanetary disc turbulence, planet migration in inviscid discs, and observational constraints from ALMA. His work bridges computational modeling with observational data to advance understanding of planetary system formation and evolution.
Dr. Yang Hu is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, with a particular emphasis on rethinking autonomous driving infrastructure through multi-system networking. He has received an NSF CAREER Award for a project aiming to redesign autonomous driving systems using advanced computing and communication technologies, benefiting AR/VR and industrial IoT applications. Dr. Hu’s work bridges semantic gaps in virtual machine introspection and explores dynamic binary instrumentation frameworks like PEMU. His publications span cybersecurity, embedded systems, and graph processing optimizations. The NSF-funded project ($508,339) highlights his leadership in transforming autonomous systems through networked multi-object architectures. His research achievements include contributions to guest OS fingerprinting in cloud environments and efficient graph processing algorithms. Collaborations involve hypervisor-layer automation tools like HyperShell and hybrid techniques for semantic gap reduction.
Prof. Ing. Peter Farkaš, DrSc is a distinguished academic at the Institute of Applied Informatics within the Faculty of Informatics at Pan-European University . He also teaches at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEI STU) and has held visiting positions at the Faculty of Computer and Information Systems and Mathematics at Kingston University, UK. His career spans academia and industry, including roles at Tesla VRÚSE, Australian Telecommunications Research Centre, Siemens, and Sandbridge Technologies. Research Focus : Communication Theory, Coding Theory, and applications in information transfer, storage, and wireless systems. Key Contributions : Development of novel error-correcting codes (e.g., 5G LDPC codes, Reed-Solomon extensions), CRC polynomial design for E-DCH protocol, and multidimensional complementary codes. Publication Trends : Recent works emphasize coding theory advancements for 5G/LTE networks, multidimensional orthogonal codes for interference mitigation, and interdisciplinary applications of AI in democracy. His research bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation in telecommunications. Scientific Awards : 2003: SIEMENS VIP recognition 2004: Werner von Siemens Excellence Award (with PhD student Matúš Turcsány) Advising & Grants : Supervised PhD students including Matúš Turcsány and collaborated with industry experts. Led EC-funded projects (NEXWAY, CRUISE, WINNER Phase II) and managed grants from VEGA, APVV, British Council, Royal Society, and DAAD. Labs & Collaborations : Active in the Institute of Applied Informatics at Pan-European University and contributed to projects with international institutions like Kingston University and SIEMENS PSE Slovakia.
Jannik Hartung is a researcher at the Institute for Application Security under the Carl-Friedrich Gauss Faculty at Technical University of Braunschweig. He joined the university in December 2020 as a PhD candidate, contributing to low-level system security, binary exploitation, and code analysis research. Research focus on low-level system security , binary exploitation , and code analysis . Active participant in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions , having qualified for the DEFCON CTF finals. He serves as a teaching assistant for courses like Seclab , Hacklab , and Seminar since 2021. His work includes supervising theses on topics such as Exploring and Fuzzing the Starlink User Terminal Firmware (2025) and Evaluation of Fuzzing Techniques for Automotive ECUs (2024). Contact details: Room IZ 246, email jannik.hartung@tu-braunschweig.de , phone 0531/391-2273.
