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Siamak ShahandashtiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cyber Security
• Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
• Applied Cryptography
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Dr. Siamak Shahandashti is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York, UK. He leads the Cyber Security & Privacy Research Group and is actively involved in academic governance roles including Chair of the Physical Sciences Ethics Committee and Programme Lead for the MSc Cyber Security programme. His research focuses on applied cryptography, privacy-preserving technologies, electronic voting systems, and blockchain applications. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications. Education: PhD in Computer Science, MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, BSc in Electrical Engineering. Professional qualifications include a PGCert in Academic Practice. Research interests span cyber security fundamentals, usable security mechanisms, and the intersection of cryptography with real-world systems. Notable projects include verifiable electronic voting systems and DoS-resilient blockchain protocols. He has led funded projects on e-voting scalability and contributed to standards reviews for ISO/IEC protocols. Award-winning educator in cyber security curriculum development, with active roles in admissions and academic ethics compliance. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical implementations, emphasizing user-centric security design principles. Labs/Teams: Cyber Security & Privacy Research Group (lead), Departmental Ethics Team (lead). Collaborations include institutions in Australia, France, and across Europe.

Margaret (Maggie) JackView profile

Assistant Professor

• Science and Technology Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Design
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Margaret (Maggie) Jack is an Industry Assistant Professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Department of Technology, Culture and Society. Her research focuses on technology and work in global contexts, employing qualitative methods like ethnography and design research. She bridges Science and Technology Studies (STS), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and design to explore ethical dimensions of emerging technologies and their societal impacts. Jack holds a Ph.D. in Information Science from Cornell University, an MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge, and a BA in History and Science from Harvard College. Previously, she worked in international development and tech finance in Silicon Valley. Her first book, Media Ruins: Cambodian Postwar Media Reconstruction and the Geopolitics of Technology (MIT Press, 2023), examines Cambodian media workers' efforts to reconstruct film/radio infrastructure post-Khmer Rouge and their contemporary digital preservation efforts. Her work often addresses geopolitical technology dynamics and post-conflict cultural restoration. Jack’s publications span topics including labor practices in independent work, feminist technology geopolitics, and participatory design for social justice. She advocates for humanistic approaches in engineering education to critically assess technology's societal roles.

Tara S. BehrendView profile

Professor

• Future of Work
• Human-AI Systems
• Career and Technical Education
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Tara S. Behrend is the John Richard Butler II Endowed Professor at the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, part of Michigan State University's College of Social Science. Her research focuses on workplace technologies, electronic surveillance ethics, human-AI systems, and workforce readiness. She holds a PhD and MS in Psychology from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Her expertise spans multidisciplinary work across psychology, education, and technology. She leads the Workplaces and Virtual Environments Lab, addressing technology's psychological and social impacts in workplaces. Behrend currently serves as SIOP President and previously chaired NSF's Future of Work working group. She is a Fellow at Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and serves on the National Academies Board on Human-Systems Integration. Her publications include four books: Research Methods for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2024), The Future of Human-Technology Partnerships at Work (2024), Technology and Measurement Around the Globe (2023), and Workforce Readiness and The Future of Work (2019). These works emphasize ethical technology integration, global workforce trends, and methodological advancements in organizational research. Behrend actively engages policymakers and global audiences on AI ethics, surveillance, and future employment strategies. Her NSF leadership included overseeing the Science of Organizations program, demonstrating commitment to advancing organizational science and workforce innovation.

Jarek NabrzyskiView profile

Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Blockchain Technology
• Distributed Ledger Technologies
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Jarek Nabrzyski is the founding and current director of the Center for Research Computing (CRC) at the University of Notre Dame and a concurrent Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He co-directs the Blockchain Research Lab with Ian Taylor and leads the Quantum Computing Lab. His research focuses on distributed ledger technologies, quantum computing, and resource management in distributed, cloud, and exascale systems. He has overseen over 50 national and international research projects developing cyberinfrastructure for science and industry, emphasizing collaboration and team-building in complex projects. Key areas of research include blockchain applications in decentralized systems, quantum algorithm optimization for near-term hardware, and cybersecurity protocols for data integrity. He actively engages in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Center for Social Science Research and has pioneered frameworks for verifiable credentials and reproducible scientific data. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical industry partnerships. Notable contributions include hybrid cross-chain protocols, quantum Poisson solvers, and frameworks for blockchain trust analytics. His recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven blockchain stabilization, suspicious transaction detection, and scalable quantum computing solutions. Despite no explicit mentions of awards, his leadership roles and project count underscore significant contributions to computational science and infrastructure. As a mentor, he fosters student engagement in cyberinfrastructure through initiatives like the Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence. His labs and collaborations drive innovation in quantum computing, blockchain interoperability, and high-performance computing systems. Current efforts include transparent data tracking for aerospace supply chains and secure scientific data reproducibility.

• Quality of Experience (QoE)
• User Experience (UX)
• Cybersecurity
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Katrien De Moor is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at NTNU. Her work focuses on socio-technical approaches in ICT research, particularly in Quality of Experience (QoE), human-technology interactions, and ethical implications of technology. She co-edits the journal Quality and User Experience and leads the 5-year Master's program in Cybersecurity and Data Communication. Her research emphasizes user-centric innovation, digital ethics, and sustainable HCI. Education: PhD in Social Sciences from Ghent University (2012). Visiting researcher at TU Eindhoven, TU Berlin, and NTNU (Marie Curie Fellow). Research Interests: User Experience (UX) and QoE in immersive technologies Human behavior and ethical design Ecological validity in user studies Cybersecurity in critical sectors Long-term QoE assessment Publications highlight: Recent work explores ethical risks in smart environments, sustainable multimedia design, and user perspectives on parental controls. Her projects include Amplify (EU-funded), PERSEUS Doctoral Programme , and Cryptology and Social Life . Supervision: Active mentor to over 30 PhD students and researchers, focusing on cybersecurity, ethical AI, and human-centered design. Grants: Principal Investigator for the Norwegian TufiQoE project (2020-2024) and grants on digital carbon footprint awareness. Labs/Teams: Member of SFI NORCICS (Norwegian Cybersecurity Center) and the Young Academy of Norway. Leads interdisciplinary projects in human-centric networking and XR security.

Kelly GatesView profile

Professor

• Digital Media Technologies
• Surveillance Studies
• Facial Recognition Technology
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Kelly Gates is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Her research critically examines digital media technologies, focusing on the politics and social implications of computerization, automation of surveillance, and the evolving relationship between policing and corporate surveillance infrastructure. She holds a PhD in Communications Research from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2004). Her key works include Our Biometric Future: Facial Recognition Technology and the Culture of Surveillance (2011) and Targeted: Corporations and the Police Surveillance Economy (2025), which explore the societal and ethical dimensions of surveillance technologies. Her research emphasizes how visual technologies like facial recognition and video analytics shape perceptions of identity, security, and governance. Gates teaches courses on surveillance studies, digital media, and the cultural history of photography. Her recent work addresses police media infrastructures, video forensics, and the entanglement of corporate and governmental surveillance systems. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, but her contributions to surveillance studies are widely recognized in academic circles. In advising and grants, while specific details are not mentioned, her extensive publication record suggests active engagement in research networks and possibly collaborative projects. She is affiliated with UCSD’s Science Studies Program and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on media, technology, and society.

Nikita BorisovView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Security
• Online Privacy
• Cryptography
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Nikita Borisov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He also holds Research Associate Professor positions at the Coordinated Science Laboratory and the Information Trust Institute. His affiliations include the Department of Computer Science as an affiliate and the Advanced Digital Sciences Center. His research focuses on network security, online privacy, and anonymous communication systems. He teaches courses in computer security, distributed systems, and computer systems engineering. Education: B.Math in Computer Science and Pure Math from the University of Waterloo (1994–1997), M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley (1998–2005), advised by Eric Brewer. His thesis explored anonymous routing in structured peer-to-peer overlays. Research interests span privacy-enhancing technologies, anonymous communication (e.g., Tor improvements), botnet detection, watermarking for network flows, and social network privacy. He has advised numerous Ph.D. and M.S. students, many of whom now hold academic and industry roles globally. Notable contributions include the Off-the-Record Messaging protocol, uncovering vulnerabilities in 802.11 WEP security, and developing frameworks like Ninja for scalable Internet services. His work has been recognized with best paper awards and invited journal publications. He has served on program committees for conferences like NDSS, PETS, and CCS, and co-edited books on privacy technologies. Current and past projects include cryptographic protocols, secure aggregation in publish-subscribe systems, and covert botnet detection in social networks.

Yasir ZakiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Communication Networks
• Wireless Networks
• Cellular Communication
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Yasir Zaki is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at New York University Abu Dhabi and a Global Network Assistant Professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU. He leads the Communication Networks Lab, focusing on next-generation communication systems, performance optimization, and digital equity. University: New York University Abu Dhabi School: Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: yz48@nyu.edu Dr. Zaki holds an MSc and PhD in Communication and Information Technology from the University of Bremen, graduating with honors. His research centers on communication and wireless networks, cellular systems, congestion control, and enhancing internet access in developing regions. His work bridges theory and real-world impact, especially in digital inclusion and AI's role in education. His recent publications span top venues like PNAS, IEEE TCSS, and ACM IMC, covering topics such as satellite network performance, digital inequality (Lite-Web), AI in education, and Big Tech's global influence. These works reveal a strong trend toward socially impactful computing, network measurement at scale, and algorithmic transparency. Big Tech Dominance Despite Global Mistrust Perception of AI in Education YouTube's Political Bias Lite-Web for Digital Equity Satellite Network Analysis His research has been recognized through high-profile media coverage in Nature and The National , and his PhD student Hazem Ibrahim received the MIT Technology Review Arabia’s Innovators Under 35 MENA 2023 award. This reflects the lab's excellence in computational social science and AI policy. Dr. Zaki mentors students in the Capstone and Research Seminar courses and actively advises PhD and research assistants. He has secured research funding through NYUAD and collaborative projects, enabling field deployments in 56 countries. His lab, the Communication Networks Lab, fosters interdisciplinary work, involving researchers from computer science, social sciences, and policy.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Health
• Rural Resilience
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Hilary Davis is a Senior Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Social Impact. She leads the Place-based Economies and Approaches research stream, focusing on digital technologies for social impact, particularly in health, rural resilience, and inclusive community development. Her research interests span Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , digital health , rural mental health services , participatory design , and community resilience . She emphasizes co-design with marginalized groups and the use of digital storytelling to empower communities. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Hilary’s recent publications (2023–2025) explore digital interventions for internet addiction in children, aged care technologies, bushfire early warning systems, and participatory planning for sustainable development. These works reflect a strong trend toward community-led innovation , behavior change design , and technology for social equity . Special Award (for More Than Human Food Futures Cookbook), UMEA Food Symposium 2022 Hilary actively supervises PhD students and has led major research grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC), Department of Health, and community organizations. Her projects include evaluations of mental health outreach programs, digital health interventions (e.g., VerilyConnect), and national educational initiatives like the ELLA language app program. She is a member of the Australian Evaluation Society (AES) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and serves on program committees for international HCI conferences. She leads the SMART (Small Rural Health Services Team) network, which supports rural health innovation through digital storytelling and co-design. Her work bridges academia and community practice, fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient solutions.

Claudia PagliariView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Health
• eHealth
• Medical Informatics
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Claudia Pagliari is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Care and Informatics at the University of Edinburgh's Usher Institute, within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. She co-directs the MSc in Global eHealth and leads the NHS Digital Academy, while contributing to global health ethics advisory roles. Her work spans digital health, data science, and policy studies. Education : First-class Psychology degree (University of Ulster), PhD in Human Intelligence/Data Science (University of Edinburgh). Research Focus : Claudia directs the Interdisciplinary Research Group in eHealth, examining digital health ethics, governance, and equity. Her studies include contact-tracing apps, empathic robots, and social media misinformation, with cross-cutting interests in low- and high-income countries. Scientific Awards : Elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (2012). Chair of the National Expert Group in Digital Ethics (Scotland, 2020). Member of WHO Roster of Experts in Digital Health (2019). Chair of Scientific Board for NHS App Evaluation (2021). Advisory & Leadership : She advises the Scottish Government and WHO, contributes to national review boards, and serves as External Examiner for health informatics programs. Her teaching includes the Data Ethics MOOC and the Data Controversies lecture series.

Daniel FürstenauView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• IT Infrastructures
• Digital Platforms
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Daniel Fürstenau is a Professor of Business Administration with a focus on IT Management and Digital Transformation at Freie Universität Berlin’s School of Business & Economics, and is affiliated with the Einstein Center Digital Future (ECDF). He also holds positions as Researcher at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and previously served as Associate Professor at IT University Copenhagen and Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School. He earned his doctorate from Freie Universität Berlin in 2014 and completed postdoctoral research with affiliations at UC San Diego, Copenhagen Business School, and the University of British Columbia. His academic journey is complemented by professional experience as a consultant at BOC Information Technology Consulting, where he guided digital transformation in banking and public sectors. Fürstenau’s research centers on digital transformation, IT infrastructures, and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on healthcare applications. He investigates how digital systems influence organizational structures, innovation, and patient care, using methods such as network analysis and simulation. His work spans AI in nursing, digital therapeutics, health data governance, and low-code development. He leads interdisciplinary projects involving Charité and ECDF, focusing on digital health ecosystems and fall prevention using AI. His recent publications reflect a trend toward interdisciplinary digital health research, with a focus on AI, data platforms, governance, and sustainability. He frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as Information Systems Research , Journal of Management Information Systems , and Business & Information Systems Engineering . 2020 Best Paper Award, Academy of Management (OCIS) Best Associate Editor, International Conference on Information Systems (Healthcare track) Spokesperson, Division Digital Health, Gesellschaft für Informatik Cluster Spokesperson (since 2024) Member, Association for Information Systems (AIS) Fürstenau leads a research team of assistants based at FU Berlin and Charité, and is involved in major projects like DIPA-SCALE, CCA, and SoKIP. He is committed to socially relevant research with impact on medical care and financial systems. His leadership at ECDF underscores his role in shaping digital future research in Berlin.

• Philosophy of Technology
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Philosophy of Science
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Karina Vold is an Assistant Professor at Victoria College, University of Toronto, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Arts & Science. Her work bridges Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Applied Ethics. Research Interests: Vold's research explores the philosophical implications of AI and cognitive technologies. She investigates how tools and digital environments extend human cognition and affect autonomy. Her work critically examines ethical challenges in AI, including responsible innovation, personalized online nudging, and existential risks from advanced systems. She develops frameworks for ethical AI design that prioritize human well-being and autonomy. The trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of philosophy, technology, and ethics. Her work spans theoretical foundations in extended cognition and consciousness to practical applications in AI governance and data privacy. Key themes include ethical design, autonomy in digital systems, and the societal impacts of intelligent technologies. Scientific Awards: 2021 Schwartz Reisman Institute Faculty Fellowship Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, her active research program suggests mentorship roles. She has received competitive fellowships and collaborates widely across disciplines. Her affiliation with the Schwartz Reisman Institute indicates involvement in major AI ethics initiatives and potential access to research funding. Labs and Teams: Vold previously worked at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, a leading interdisciplinary hub for AI ethics and future intelligence research. This experience reflects her engagement with high-impact collaborative teams focused on the societal implications of AI.

Kinan Dak AlbabView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Privacy
• Systems Security
• Secure Computation
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Kinan Dak Albab is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences (CDS) at Boston University, where he joined in summer 2024. His research spans systems, cryptography, and programming languages, focusing on building practical tools for data privacy and compliance-by-construction. He has developed influential systems such as Sesame, K9db, and DP-PIR, which have been published in top venues like SOSP, OSDI, and USENIX Security. PhD in Computer Science, Brown University MS in Computer Science, Boston University (2020) BS in Computer Science, American University of Beirut (2015) Kinan's research centers on data privacy , secure computation , and systems security . He designs tools that allow developers to build applications that are privacy-compliant by construction. His work leverages systems design, cryptographic protocols, and language-level enforcement to reduce developer burden while ensuring strong privacy guarantees. He is particularly interested in GDPR compliance, private information retrieval, and usability of secure systems. His publications span high-impact areas including end-to-end privacy enforcement (Sesame), database systems with built-in privacy (K9db), and efficient private information retrieval (DP-PIR). These works combine systems performance with strong theoretical foundations, enabling real-world deployment in domains like wage gap analysis and public policy. Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, Brown University (2025) Teaching Excellence Award, Boston University (2020) Vivli and Microsoft datatheon Outstanding Graduate Submission (2019) Hariri Institute Graduate Fellow (2017–2020) Mark Sawaya Excellence Award, AUB (2015) 1st Place, ACM Lebanese Collegiate Programming Contest (2015) Kinan has advised and collaborated on real-world secure computation deployments, including a project with the Boston Women's Workforce Council and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to measure wage gaps across over 100 companies. His work contributed to the formation of the startup nthparty and has been cited in the White House’s National Strategy on Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing, the UN Handbook on Privacy-Preserving Computation, and the European Commission’s report on Technological Enablers for Privacy. He is the lead developer of the JIFF framework for secure multi-party computation on the web and has created tools like Carousels for resource estimation in secure programs. He leads the ETOS group and is affiliated with multiparty.org , an initiative focused on advancing privacy-preserving technologies through open-source tools and real-world applications.

Nicola DellView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Security and Privacy
• Information and Communication Technologies for Development
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Nicola Dell is an Associate Professor at Cornell Tech in the Department of Information Science at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute and the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. She advises Ph.D. and M.S. students in information science and computer science, focusing on human-computer interaction, computer security and privacy, and information and communication technologies for development. Education: BSc (2004) from the University of East Anglia MS (2011) from the University of Washington PhD (2015) from the University of Washington Nicola Dell's research operates at the intersection of human-computer interaction and computer security & privacy. She studies how computing technologies can facilitate harm, especially among at-risk or marginalized communities, and develops systems, frameworks, and interventions that make our technology-mediated world safer and more equitable. Her major research lines focus on the security and privacy of people experiencing intimate partner violence and improving technology for home healthcare workers. Through sustained partnerships with affected communities, Dell's human-centered approach to technology innovation informs real-world policies and systems that empower people in their daily lives. Scientific Awards: MacArthur Fellowship (2024) SIGCHI Societal Impact Award (2023) Advocate of New York City Award (2019) NSF CAREER Award (2018) Nicola Dell advises Ph.D. and M.S. students in information science and computer science. Her NSF CAREER Award supports her research on technology interventions for marginalized communities. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed conference and journal papers at top-tier venues including CHI, CSCW, ICTD, COMPASS, IEEE S&P Oakland, and USENIX Security, with several receiving Best Paper and Honorable Mention recognitions. Dell co-founded and co-directs the Clinic to End Tech Abuse (CETA), which provides "clinical computer security" consultations to survivors of intimate partner violence. She also serves as the director of technology innovation for the Initiative on Home Care Work in the Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW) and was the inaugural Siegel Faculty Impact Fellow in the Public Interest Technology Initiative at Cornell Tech in 2023.

Marwa KeshkView profile

Lecturer

• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Privacy Preservation
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Dr. Marwa Keshk is a Lecturer in Cyber Security at the School of Professional Studies, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra. Her academic career focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with particular expertise in privacy preservation, anomaly detection, and threat intelligence. Her educational background includes: PhD in Cyber Security and Privacy Preservation (2021) from UNSW Master's degree in Evolutionary Computation (2017) from UNSW Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (2012) from the Faculty of Computers and Information at Helwan University, Egypt Dr. Keshk's research interests primarily center around the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to enhance cybersecurity measures. Her work explores how computational intelligence, statistical methods, and emerging technologies can be leveraged for privacy preservation, anomaly detection, and threat intelligence. She has made significant contributions to the security of Internet of Things (IoT) networks, cyber-physical systems, and critical infrastructure protection. Her research often combines theoretical advancements with practical applications, addressing real-world security challenges in increasingly connected digital environments. Analysis of Dr. Keshk's publication history reveals a strong focus on applying AI and machine learning to cybersecurity challenges, particularly in IoT environments. Her work demonstrates a progression from foundational research in evolutionary computation to specialized applications in cybersecurity. Recent publications show increasing emphasis on explainable AI for security applications, reflecting the growing need for transparency in security decision-making processes. Her research spans multiple domains including smart cities, industrial control systems, and power networks, demonstrating the versatility and wide applicability of her security frameworks. Dr. Keshk has received notable recognition for her academic work: UNSW Tuition Fee Scholarship for PhD Research (2018-2021) Data61/CSIRO Scholarship (2019-2021) During her PhD studies, Dr. Keshk was a research candidate at Data61-CSIRO in Australia, providing her with valuable industry experience alongside her academic pursuits. Her collaborative approach to research is evident in her extensive co-authorship with colleagues across various institutions, particularly with researchers from UNSW and other Australian universities. Dr. Keshk's work contributes significantly to several research teams and initiatives focused on cybersecurity and AI at UNSW Canberra. Her expertise complements broader efforts in secure systems development, particularly in the context of increasingly connected environments where traditional security boundaries are challenged by new technologies.