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Xiaodong LinView profile

Professor

• Information Security
• Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
• Digital Forensics
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Dr. Xiaodong Lin is a Professor at the University of Guelph's School of Computer Science and an IEEE Fellow (2017) for contributions to secure vehicular communications. He leads the Blockchain Technology and Cybersecurity (BTC) lab, focusing on privacy-enhancing technologies, digital forensics, wireless network security, blockchain applications, and DeFi security. PhD, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China PhD, University of Waterloo, Canada His research bridges theoretical and applied domains in cybersecurity, particularly vehicular networks, smart grids, and decentralized systems. Recent work examines blockchain security, privacy-preserving protocols for IoT, and secure data aggregation in wireless networks. Key publication trends include secure fog computing for vehicular crowdsensing, privacy-preserving authentication in 5G, and cryptographic solutions for smart grids. Awards highlight multiple Best Paper recognitions at IEEE conferences. IEEE Fellow (2017) Best Paper Awards (IEEE INFOCOM 2018, GLOBECOM 2017, SECURECOMM 2016) Dr. Lin supervises graduate students in blockchain security, AI security, and digital forensics. His lab provides financial support to qualified students.

Christian PoellabauerView profile

Professor

• Mobile Sensing
• Data Analytics
• Healthcare Technology
• +7 more

Christian Poellabauer is a Professor at Florida International University (FIU) in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, serving as Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Engineering & Computing. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2004) and a Diplom-Ingenieur from TU Vienna (1998). His research focuses on mobile sensing, data analytics, and healthcare technologies, leading the MOSAIC Lab which develops solutions for healthcare, IoT, and smart cities. He previously led the Mobile Computing Lab at the University of Notre Dame and held leadership roles in data science institutes. Research Interests: His work spans digital biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, speech analysis for mental health, wearable device authentication, and wireless sensor networks. The MOSAIC Lab addresses challenges like real-time sensor data analysis on constrained devices and translating insights into clinical applications. Teaching: He has taught courses on Operating Systems, Mobile Computing, and Smart Health at both FIU and Notre Dame. Recent courses include COP4610 (Operating Systems Principles) and COP5614 (Graduate Operating Systems) at FIU. Service: He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, and has organized conferences like ICNC 2023 and IEEE MASS 2021. His academic service includes roles on editorial boards and technical program committees for major conferences in distributed computing and networking. Advising & Labs: Advises current Ph.D. students in areas like multi-modal sensing for affective computing and mental health crowdsensing. Past students have pursued roles in academia and industry (e.g., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Facebook, Microsoft). The MOSAIC Lab collaborates on projects like digital clinical outcome assessments and motor impairment detection.

Yu XiaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Edge Computing
• Extended Reality (XR)
• Wearable Computing
• +7 more

Yu Xiao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information and Communications Engineering, Aalto University, specializing in edge computing, extended reality (XR), wearable computing, and crowdsensing. Their research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and technology innovation. Active in mobile cloud computing and decentralized systems Principal Investigator in EU-funded projects (EMIL, TUTL) Expert in 5G networks, autonomous systems, and human activity recognition Yu Xiao's work spans interdisciplinary domains, including healthcare (cardiovascular resuscitation devices) and urban mobility (autonomous vehicle interactions). They have received multiple awards, including Best Paper Awards and Nokia Foundation Scholarships. Focus on low-latency communication and multiagent reinforcement learning Developed frameworks like FediLive for decentralized social networks Contributed to 128+ publications and software tools Recent collaborations include institutions like Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and participation in IEEE committees. Their research integrates blockchain for secure IoT communication and advanced AR applications.

Siqi MaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Automated Vulnerability Detection and Repair
• Mobile Security
• IoT Security
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Dr. Siqi Ma is a Senior Lecturer at the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security (IFCYBER) within the School of Systems & Computing at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He previously served as a Lecturer at the University of Queensland's School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE). He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Singapore Management University (2018) and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Data61, CSIRO. He also visited Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 2015. Current Role: Senior Lecturer, UNSW Institute for Cyber Security Former Role: Lecturer, University of Queensland Education: Ph.D. (Singapore Management University), Postdoc (Data61, CSIRO) His research spans automated vulnerability detection, mobile security, IoT security, network authentication, and graph-based adversarial robustness. Recent work focuses on drone configuration bugs, Android malware analysis via GNNs, federated learning privacy, and credential leakage in open-source projects. Key trends in his 2024-2025 publications include automated security analysis for embedded systems, deepfake detection in multimedia, and privacy-preserving mechanisms for distributed networks. He collaborates with institutions like Purdue University, Singapore Management University, and CSIRO Data61.

Lu SuView profile

Associate Professor

• Internet of Things
• Cyber-physical Systems
• Wireless and Mobile Sensing
• +7 more

Lu Su is an Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering , Purdue University , with prior appointments at SUNY Buffalo . His research spans Internet of Things , cyber-physical systems , mmWave sensing , and crowd-sourced data validation , focusing on quality-of-information aware distributed sensing and security in autonomous systems . Ph.D. in Computer Science (2013) and M.S. in Statistics (2012) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.E. and B.E. from Harbin Institute of Technology Research Interests: IoT , cyber-physical systems , crowd sensing , security and privacy , and machine learning for sensor networks. His work addresses quality-aware information integration , adversarial attacks in autonomous vehicles , and privacy-preserving crowd-sourced systems . Recent publications focus on mmWave-based sensing (e.g., 3D pose reconstruction), federated learning (driver monitoring), and data poisoning attacks in crowd-sourced systems. His research also extends to traffic optimization and human activity recognition using wireless networks. Professional Roles: Workshop Chair (INFOCOM 2023, 2022) TPC Vice Chair (INFOCOM 2021) Program Committee Member for top conferences Editorial Board, ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks Teaching: Courses on Embedded Systems , Internet of Things , and Network Concepts at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Reza CurtmolaView profile

Professor

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

Reza Curtmola is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at NJIT. His research focuses on cybersecurity, distributed systems, and network security with an emphasis on secure routing, cloud computing, and privacy-preserving technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University (2007), an M.S. from the same institution (2003), and a B.S. from the Politehnica University of Bucharest (2001). Dr. Curtmola’s work addresses challenges in wireless mesh networks, vehicular communication systems, and mobile-cloud integration. His contributions include innovative solutions for secure network coding, distributed resource management (e.g., parking assignment systems), and auditable data storage mechanisms. He has developed middleware frameworks like Moitree for mobile-cloud applications and has explored defenses against side-channel attacks, cache leaks, and entropy-based network vulnerabilities. His research also extends to privacy in vehicular DSRC protocols, dynamic traffic optimization, and verifiable code review systems. He has published extensively on topics ranging from cryptographic defenses in distributed systems to practical implementations of remote data checking in untrusted clouds. Current research activities include advancing secure cloud infrastructure, improving mobile crowdsensing reliability, and mitigating threats in IoT-enabled urban environments. His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical system implementations, emphasizing real-world applicability in smart cities and critical infrastructure systems.

Edith C. H. NgaiView profile

Associate Professor

• Internet-of-Things
• mobile crowdsensing
• network security
• +12 more

Edith C. H. Ngai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University, Sweden. She leads the Smart City Arena initiative and serves as project leader for the national GreenIoT project on energy-efficient IoT for sustainable city development funded by Vinnova. Her academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Chinese University of Hong Kong, Imperial College London, Simon Fraser University, UCLA, and Tsinghua University. Dr. Ngai's research focuses on Internet-of-Things, mobile crowdsensing, network security and privacy, cloud computing, and data analytics, with particular applications in smart cities and healthcare. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations for sustainable development. She has pioneered research in energy-efficient IoT systems, data privacy in participatory sensing, and mobile health monitoring applications. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in IoT for smart cities, privacy-preserving techniques in social sensing, and energy-efficient data collection systems. The research spans both theoretical contributions and practical implementations, with applications ranging from urban environmental monitoring to healthcare solutions. Her work consistently addresses the tension between functionality and privacy in connected systems. Professional recognition includes: ACM Senior Member (2016) IEEE Senior Member (2015) ACM/IEEE IPSN Best Paper Runner-Up (2013) IEEE IWQoS Best Paper Runner-Up (2010) VINNMER Fellow from Swedish government agency (2009) Dr. Ngai actively mentors PhD and Master's students, with numerous graduates working at leading technology companies including Google. She serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Access, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, and IEEE Internet-of-Things Journal. Her current research projects include EU SimpliCITY, EU CRUNCH, and the GreenIoT platform for sustainable development, with funding from European Commission, Swedish Research Council, and Vinnova. She leads the Uppsala Urban Computing Lab, which focuses on IoT and mobile crowdsensing for smart cities, network security and data privacy, and smart sensing for healthcare applications. The lab develops integrated decision support tools for smart cities and citizen engagement platforms.

Liang XueView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• Data Security and Privacy
• +4 more

Liang Xue is an Assistant Professor in the School of Information Technology at York University. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2022) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Guelph’s School of Computer Science (2022–2024). Her research focuses on applied cryptography, blockchain security, privacy-preserving AI, and cybersecurity in cloud and IoT systems. She has published in top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing, and conferences such as IEEE International Conference on Communications. Her work addresses challenges in data privacy, secure authentication, and regulatory compliance in decentralized systems. Recent projects include privacy-enhancing technologies for access control, blockchain-based data trading frameworks, and federated learning with privacy guarantees. She actively contributes to standards for cybersecurity in smart cities and next-generation wireless networks.

• Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• IoT
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Pedro Miguel Sanchez Sanchez is a researcher affiliated with the University of Murcia , specializing in Machine Learning , Cybersecurity , and IoT . He earned his doctorate in 2024 with the thesis Identical IoT device identification via hardware performance fingerprinting and Machine Learning , supervised by Dr. Alberto Huertas Celdrán and Dr. Gregorio Martínez Pérez. Research Interests Pedro's work focuses on applying Machine Learning and Federated Learning to solve critical challenges in Cybersecurity and IoT environments. His research includes: Developing decentralized federated learning frameworks (e.g., Flighter, ProFe) for secure and efficient model training. Designing malware detection systems using system call data and large language models . Enhancing IoT device authentication via hardware fingerprinting techniques. Exploring moving target defense strategies to counter zero-day attacks on IoT networks. Building knowledge graphs for cyber defense applications. Recent Publications Pedro's 2025–2024 publications demonstrate a strong focus on decentralized federated learning , malware mitigation , and hardware-based security . Key trends include: Advancements in zero-shot learning for multilingual tasks on edge devices. Security frameworks (e.g., Cyberforce, Sentinel) for military reconnaissance and industrial IoT . Behavioral analysis techniques for ransomware detection and continuous authentication . Robustness studies on federated learning architectures under adversarial conditions. Creation of benchmarks like LwHBench for hardware performance evaluation. Collaborations He has collaborated with researchers in the Intelligent Systems and Telematics group, contributing to projects in 5G security , crowdsensing platforms , and trusted execution environments .

• Cybersecurity
• IoT Security
• Blockchain
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Muhammad Ajmal Azad is a Senior Lecturer in Computing at the University of Derby's College of Science and Engineering specializing in cybersecurity for distributed systems. His research develops privacy-preserving architectures for IoT, vehicular networks, and pandemic response technologies. Research focuses on: Privacy-enhancing technologies for mobile health applications Blockchain implementations in vehicular networks Trust management systems for machine-to-machine communication Security frameworks for next-generation networks Publications demonstrate consistent innovation in security protocols for emerging technologies including COVID-19 contact tracing apps and blockchain-enabled IoT ecosystems.

Pietro ManzoniView profile

Professor

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Mobile Wireless Networks
• LPWAN Technologies
• +7 more

Pietro Manzoni is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Spain. He holds a Master's from the University of Milan (1989) and a Ph.D. from Politecnico di Milano (1995). His research focuses on IoT, edge computing, and wireless networks, with emphasis on TinyML, LPWAN, and edge-cloud systems. He coordinates the Computer Networks Research Group (GRC) and is active in IEEE committees. Education includes a Master's in Computer Science (Università degli Studi di Milano, 1989) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Politecnico di Milano, 1995). He interned at Bellcore Labs (USA, 1992–1993) and ICSI (USA, 1994). Research interests span IoT applications, resource-constrained devices, and distributed systems. His work prioritizes empirical validation through prototypes. Teaching includes courses on Networks and Security, Intelligent IoT Systems, and IoT fundamentals in Spanish programs. Publications emphasize IoT protocols, UAV swarms, and TinyML. No scientific awards listed, but over 130 theses advised. Coordinates GRC projects and contributes to editorial boards and conferences.

Brent LagesseView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
• Pervasive Computing
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Brent Lagesse is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington - Bothell , affiliated with the Division of Computing & Software Systems under the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics . His research focuses on security in emerging environments , particularly secure machine learning and privacy in sensor-rich systems . Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington (2009) Research Interests include: Detecting and locating hidden webcams Scalable AI/ML defense mechanisms Privacy-preserving video sharing AI systems for air quality prediction Automated yeast cell analysis CRISPR/CAS9 guide-donor libraries Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize secure machine learning for smart city applications, privacy-preserving technologies , and resource-constrained security in crowdsensing environments . Collaborative work spans cybersecurity education , environmental monitoring , and context-aware systems . Scientific Awards : Cybersecurity Fulbright Scholar (University of Cambridge, 2018) Johann-von-Spix International Guest Professorship (University of Bamberg, 2019-20) Advising & Grants : Advises current research students Neil Prakasam and Nicholas Handaja NSA grant ($96k) for GenCyber curriculum development (2022) NSF grant ($300k) for AI-enhanced cybersecurity workforce studies (2021) T-Mobile grants for ML security metrics and dataset anonymization (2020-2022) Laboratory : Leads the Security of Emerging Environments (SEE) Lab , developing practical and theoretical frameworks for smart city security and privacy-preserving technologies .

• Mobile Generative AI
• Edge General Intelligence
• Quantum Computing and Networking
• +3 more

Roles & Affiliations: Professor and President's Chair Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Member of the IEEE and IET, with roles in editorial boards of major journals like IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering and IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials. Current positions: Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, Area Editor in multiple journals including IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials. Education: Ph.D. (2008) and M.Sc. (2005) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. B.Eng. (1999) in Computer Engineering from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand. Research Interests: Focuses on mobile generative AI, edge general intelligence, quantum networking, incentive mechanisms, and wireless communication systems. Explores applications in 6G, IoT, UAV networks, and secure communication. Recent Articles & Trends: 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in generative AI for wireless networks, quantum computing integration, secure communication protocols, and AI-driven network optimization. Key themes include semantic communication frameworks, RIS-aided systems, and federated learning in edge networks. Awards: Over 20+ prestigious awards including IEEE Fellow (2017), IET Fellow (2022), Stuart Meyer Memorial Award (2024), and multiple best paper awards at top conferences like IEEE WCNC and IEEE ICC. Advising & Grants: Advisor to numerous students (not listed explicitly). Active in funding initiatives for AI in wireless systems, quantum networks, and low-altitude economy networking. Leads projects on GenAI for networking and 6G innovations. Labs & Teams: Research focuses on CCDS labs at NTU, collaborating on projects like GenAI for ISAC, mobile edge computing, and secure federated learning systems.

• Distributed Systems
• Computer Networks
• Middleware
• +13 more

Antonio Corradi is a Full Professor of Computer Networks and Infrastructures supporting Cloud and Big Data at the University of Bologna's School of Engineering, within the Department of Computer Science - Science and Engineering. His roles include President of the regional CLUSTER RER for service innovation, President of the Alma Mater FAM Foundation, and Director of the UNIBO High Studies Center in Buenos Aires. He previously served as Director of the DISI department (2018–2021) and International Delegate for Latin America (2014–2018). His research focuses on distributed systems, middleware for pervasive computing, cloud solutions, mobile systems, smart cities, Industry 4.0/5.0, and 5G communication standards. Education: Laurea cum laude in Electrical Engineering (University of Bologna, 1979) and a Master's in Computer Engineering from Cornell University (1981, supported by a Fulbright-Hayes grant). He joined the University of Bologna as a Researcher in 1983 and became Full Professor in 2000. Research interests span distributed/parallel systems, middleware for mobile agent systems, cloud computing, smart city monitoring, and Industry 4.0 protocols. He emphasizes QoS-aware solutions, edge computing, and IoT integration. His work includes designing frameworks for big geospatial data and novel architectures for serverless and fog computing environments. Selected scientific awards include the 1980 'Cavalieri del Lavoro' prize for his thesis. He actively contributes to institutional duties, including the CCIB (Computer Services Centre of the Engineering School) and CINI Bologna University Section (Italian Interuniversity Consortium). In advising and grants: He coordinates PhD programs and has led projects funded by MIUR, CNR, and European initiatives. Notable collaborations include industry grants with Jakala, OTConsulting, ENAV-Sicta, and the Zefiro Consortium. His projects address challenges in energy efficiency, smart manufacturing, and healthcare management during crises. Labs/Teams: Developed platforms like SOMA and REDMAN middleware. Involved in initiatives such as ParticipAct (mobile crowdsensing), COLOMBO (vehicular traffic monitoring), and the Audit4Cloud platform for cloud performance auditing.

Daniel GoldbergView profile

Associate Professor

• GIS
• Geocoding
• GeoComputation
• +9 more

Dr. Daniel Goldberg is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and Director of the TAMU GeoInnovation Service Center. His expertise spans GIS, geocoding, and geocomputation, with a focus on health and environmental applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (USC, 2010), M.Sc. (USC, 2003), and B.Sc. (Rutgers, 2002). His research interests include CyberGIS, 3D GIS, spatial databases, and environmental exposure assessment. Notable projects involve developing real-time mobile crowdsensing systems and analyzing the impact of natural disasters on public health. He has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed articles, often leveraging interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Goldberg has received awards such as the Texas A&M Montague Scholar Award (2015) and the CyberGIS Fellow designation (2014). His work emphasizes geospatial privacy, health data security, and innovative GIS education methods. He leads the TAMU GeoServices team and collaborates with national institutions like the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. Advising highlights include mentoring over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, with notable contributions to projects on cyberGIS frameworks and NTD surveillance. His lab focuses on bridging geospatial technology with societal challenges in health, environment, and urban planning.