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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

Alexander L. WolfView profile

Professor

• distributed systems
• networking
• software engineering
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Alexander L. Wolf is the Dean of the Baskin School of Engineering and a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He holds a B.A. in Geology and Computer Science from Queens College (CUNY), and M.S./Ph.D. degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His career includes foundational roles at AT&T Bell Laboratories, the University of Colorado (where he held the Charles Victor Schelke Chair), the University of Lugano (founding the Faculty of Informatics), and Imperial College London. Wolf's research bridges distributed systems , networking , and software engineering , with recent projects in cloud computing, data-center networking, and mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). His work emphasizes scalable architectures, fault tolerance, and adaptive service deployment. Key projects include HARNESS (hardware-enhanced cloud systems) and SERECA (secure cloud enclaves). His publications focus on optimizing networked systems, fault localization, and adaptive resource management. Trends include rigorous simulation-based validation, cross-layer optimization (e.g., integrating GPUs/networking), and practical applications in geosciences (Reverse-Time Migration) and machine learning (Bing's AdPredictor). Awards: ACM/IEEE/AAAS Fellow; Royal Society-Wolfson Research Merit Award; Two-time ACM SIGSOFT Research Impact Award; ACM SIGSOFT Outstanding Research & Distinguished Service Awards. Wolf leads major grants (e.g., EU H2020 SERECA, EPSRC NaaS) and has chaired ACM's Executive Committee. He founded ACM's Europe Council and contributed to seminal tools like the Siena publish/subscribe system. His team develops experimental platforms (e.g., Weevil for distributed testbeds) and collaborates with industry (AT&T, Microsoft Bing).

Viet-Hoang TranView profile

Researcher

• Network Protocols
• Transport Layer Security
• Multipath Communication
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Dr. Viet-Hoang Tran is a former member of the Cloud and Large Scale Computing group at UCLouvain, where he conducted research on network protocols and transport layer technologies. His work focuses on improving the extensibility and performance of transport protocols like TCP and QUIC, with applications in multipath communication, TLS integration, and network asymmetry handling. He holds a PhD from UCLouvain (2019), titled 'Measuring and extending Multipath TCP.' Key Research Contributions: Developed TCPLS protocol combining TCP and TLS for modern transport services Advanced Multipath QUIC implementations for asymmetric networks Extended Linux TCP stack using eBPF for enhanced flexibility Published extensively on MPTCP measurement and protocol optimization Recent Work: Contributions include Multipath Extension for QUIC, SRv6-FEC integration, and Plugin Distribution Systems. His research emphasizes practical implementations resistant to network intermediaries while maintaining performance. Collaborations: Worked closely with researchers like Olivier Bonaventure, Quentin De Coninck, and Maxime Piraux on transport layer innovations. Active contributor to IETF-related projects.

• Information Systems in Healthcare
• Digital Transformation in Hospitals
• Human-AI Collaboration

Cornelius Born , M.Sc., is a researcher affiliated with KrcmarLab at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) , specifically within the Department of Information Systems and Business Process Management (Informatik 17). His work sits at the intersection of information systems, healthcare, and human-AI collaboration. Education: M.Sc. in Information Systems – Technical University of Munich Visiting Graduate Student – ETH Zurich, Switzerland Exchange Semester – Tsinghua University, Beijing, China B.Sc. in Information Systems – Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, Mannheim Research Interests: Cornelius focuses on Information Systems in Healthcare , investigating how digital technologies transform clinical workflows. He explores Digital Transformation in Hospitals , from electronic health records to advanced analytics, and studies Human-AI Collaboration , ensuring that AI-driven decision support tools integrate seamlessly and ethically into healthcare settings. Project Involvement: He is actively contributing to the ZNAFlow project, which targets data-driven process optimization in healthcare environments. Industry Experience: Prior to his academic role, Cornelius gained practical experience at Roland Berger and EY , providing strategic IT and process consulting to healthcare and public-sector clients. Contact: cornelius.born@tum.de

• Cryptography
• Network Security
• Distributed Systems
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Antonio Nicolosi is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology's Schaefer School of Engineering, specializing in cryptography and secure distributed systems. His NSF CAREER award-winning research explores lattice-based cryptography, non-commutative cryptographic protocols, and future internet architectures like NEBULA. Education PhD in Computer Science, New York University MS in Computer Science, Università di Catania Research Focus: Develops provably secure cryptographic systems using group-theoretic approaches, with applications in network security and privacy-preserving protocols. Honors: NSF CAREER Award (2014), EU Marie Curie Fellowship. Recent publications address pseudorandom functions, broadcast steganography, and internet architecture security. Teaches courses including Foundations of Cryptography and Secure Systems. Professional Service: Program Director for Cybersecurity Masters, editorial roles, and conference organization. Research funded by NSF, Air Force Research Lab, and DOD.

AbdelRahman AbdouView profile

Associate Professor

• Internet Security
• Network Measurements
• SSL/TLS Protocols
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Dr. AbdelRahman Abdou is an Associate Professor at Carleton University's School of Computer Science and co-director of the Carleton Internet Security Lab (CISL). Previously a senior research scientist at ETH Zurich, his research focuses on Internet security including SDN security, TLS/PKI, DNS security, and secure geolocation. Research interests include Internet measurements, SSL/TLS protocols, authentication systems, secure BGP, and software-defined network security. Recent publications examine vulnerability management, accessibility in cybersecurity, and trust models. Distinguished Paper Award (ACM AsiaCCS 2017) Best Paper Nominee (IEEE CNS 2014) He teaches courses including Operating Systems, Computer Networks, and Internet Measurements. As CISL co-director, he supervises graduate students researching network security and internet measurements.

Arun VenkataramaniView profile

Professor

• Networking
• Distributed Systems
• Mobile Systems
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Arun Venkataramani is a Professor in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He joined the faculty in 2005 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to Associate Professor in 2010. His roles include Chair of Master’s Admissions and Master’s Program Director. His research focuses on networking, distributed systems, mobile and sensor systems, with a particular emphasis on privacy-preserving consensus, interdomain routing, and secure communication in challenged networks. Education: PhD in Computer Sciences, University of Texas at Austin MS in Computer Sciences, University of Texas at Austin BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Research interests span Networking (privacy-preserving protocols, interdomain routing), Distributed Systems (consensus algorithms, replica coordination), and Mobile Systems (mobility-centric architectures, sensor networks). His work often addresses security, scalability, and resilience in next-generation internet architectures. Awards: Co-recipient of the J.C. Browne Fellowship (awarded to outstanding UT Austin CS graduate students) Ranked in the top 40 among 100,000+ candidates in India’s IIT entrance exam Advising & Projects: Leads the Advanced Networked Systems Research Group Contributions to MobilityFirst, GigaPaxos, and msocket systems Involved in NSF-funded projects like NeTS and Light-Speed Networking Labs/Teams: Primary affiliation with the Advanced Networked Systems Research Group, collaborating on global name services, secure communication, and mobility-centric architectures.

Sylvia RatnasamyView profile

Professor

• Computer Networking
• Networked Systems
• Distributed Systems
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Sylvia Ratnasamy is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in networked systems design. She holds affiliations with the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI), the Networked Systems Lab (NETSYS), and the Software Principles for Advanced Networking (SPAN) Center. Her research focuses on scalable network architectures, middlebox virtualization, data center networking, and distributed systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley (2002), Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from the University of Pune, India (1997). Research interests include networked systems, software-defined networking, middlebox architectures, and performance optimization. Notable contributions include the design of NetBricks, E2 framework for NFV, and foundational work on data-centric storage (e.g., OpenDHT). Recent work explores cloud-augmented autonomous driving, cellular network architectures, and hardware-accelerated scheduling. Major awards include the ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award (2014), ACM SIGCOMM Test-of-Time Award (2011), and Sloan Research Fellowship (2012). She has advised numerous projects funded by NSF, DARPA, and industry collaborations. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the SPAN Center for networking research. Active in academic service, including SIGCOMM Technical Steering Committee and program committees for top conferences like NSDI, SOSP, and HotNets.

Vahab PournaghshbandView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Networks
• Computer Security
• Computer Science Education
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Vahab Pournaghshband is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco and founder/director of the Networks & Security Research Laboratory (Nets Lab). He focuses on integrating cybersecurity into computer science education while advancing research in network security and traffic analysis. His work emphasizes creating inclusive learning environments and developing pedagogies that address diversity and gender equity in STEM materials. He is a recipient of the 2020 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award and the 2016 Outstanding Engineering Achievement Merit Award from The Engineers’ Council. Educations: PhD in Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) MS in Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley Research Interests: Computer Networks: Middleware detection, traffic prioritization, and network transparency studies. Computer Security: Protection of legacy systems, wearable security devices, and secure coding practices. Computer Science Education: Diversity-inclusive pedagogies, security mindset integration in foundational courses, and bias mitigation in educational materials. His work bridges technical network management with educational innovation, aiming to enhance both cybersecurity infrastructure and equitable access to CS knowledge. Publications Trend: Recent works (2024-2017) focus on middlebox detection frameworks, security education methodologies, and healthcare IoT protection. Earlier research explored traffic queuing simulation and legacy device security solutions, reflecting a consistent emphasis on network transparency and educational equity. Awards: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award (2020) Outstanding Engineering Achievement Merit Award (2016) Labs & Teams: He leads the Networks & Security Research Laboratory (Nets Lab) , which investigates cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and inclusive pedagogical strategies. The lab collaborates on projects involving global network testbeds like PlanetLab and middleware evasion techniques.

• Computer Networking
• Internet Measurement
• Network Security
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Benoit Donnet is a Professor at the Research Unit in Networking (RUN) within the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Liège, Belgium. He has held this position since September 2011 and holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from University Paris 6, France. Professor Donnet's research spans multiple areas of computer networking and computer science education. His primary research interests include: Internet Measurement and Network Topology Discovery Network Security and Blockchain Analysis Network Protocol Design and Implementation Computer Science Education, particularly in introductory programming courses His recent publication trends show a dual focus on advanced networking research and innovative computer science education techniques. In networking, his work continues to advance Internet measurement methodologies, with recent publications on Bitcoin network analysis, IPv6 extension headers, and MPLS tunnel discovery. In education research, he has developed frameworks like CAFÉ 2.0 for automatic feedback in programming education and approaches to teaching abstraction skills through diagrammatic reasoning. Professor Donnet has mentored numerous students who have co-authored publications with him across both networking and education domains. His research has been supported by various grants enabling work on network measurement infrastructure, protocol development, and educational innovations. He leads research within the Research Unit in Networking (RUN), which focuses on Internet architecture, network measurement, and computer science education. The group maintains strong connections with the international networking research community and contributes to open-source network measurement tools.

• Internet Security
• Public Key Infrastructure
• DNSSEC
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Taejoong (Tijay) Chung is an Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department, Virginia Tech, and Adjunct Professor at POSTECH. He previously served as Assistant Professor at RIT (2018-2020) and Postdoctoral Researcher at Northeastern University (2015-2018). Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University (2015) His research focuses on Internet security protocols for DNS, TLS, Routing, and Email, with emphasis on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), DNSSEC, RPKI, and Email Security. He develops scalable measurement frameworks (e.g., RoVista) and security enhancements (e.g., RevDNS, AccuRevoke) for global internet infrastructure. Recent publications (2023-2026) address RPKI validation risks , DNSSEC operational challenges , email authentication protocols , and scalable TLS monitoring . He explores post-quantum DNSSEC transitions and decentralized revocation mechanisms. Scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2024) Outstanding New Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech (2024) IRTF Applied Networking Research Prize (2019) ACM CCS Best Paper Honorable Mention (2022) He mentors Ph.D. and Master’s students in cybersecurity, with former advisees securing positions at Meta, Cloudflare, and UVA. His research receives grants like the IRTF travel grant for IETF meetings (2025).

• Computer Networks
• Control Systems
• Optimization
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A. Kevin Tang is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Cornell University, affiliated with the School of ECE. His research focuses on computer networks, control systems, optimization, and information theory. He teaches advanced courses such as ECE 5800 (Control and Optimization of Information Networks) and ECE 6960 (Interplay between Economics and Systems). His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical network applications, including network coding, distributed control, and protocol design. Recent contributions address privacy-preserving data sharing, network routing stability, and optimization techniques for heterogeneous systems. Tang’s publications span top venues like NeurIPS, ICML, NSDI, and IEEE Transactions. His research group explores cutting-edge topics in networked systems, with applications to distributed storage, software-defined networking, and multipath communication protocols. He advises on interdisciplinary projects combining control theory, optimization, and networking. His lab collaborates closely with industry partners to translate theoretical insights into real-world network solutions.

Michael WelzlView profile

Professor

• Network Congestion Control
• Internet Transport Protocols
• Recursive Networking Architecture (RINA)
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Michael Welzl is a Full Professor in the Networks and Distributed Systems group at the Department of Informatics , University of Oslo. He is also involved with Netflix from March to September 2025 at a varying percentage. Research Interests: Network congestion control, transport protocols, recursive networking (RINA), multipath TCP, data center networking, and machine learning applications in networking. Scientific Awards: 2024: Outstanding paper award, Usenix NSDI 2024: Community award, Usenix NSDI 2018: Best of workshop presentation award 2017: Best Paper Award, IFIP NETWORKING 2016: Best Paper Award, IEEE IMCEC 2014: Best Paper Award, ACM SIGCOMM CSWS 2007: University of Innsbruck Recognition Award 2004: GI/ITG KuVS Award 2003: NATWI-Award for Young Researchers Ph.D. Students: Wen Cai (ongoing: Internet sustainability) Jie Bian (ongoing: NLP in IETF) Kristjon Ciko (defended 2022: RINA architecture) Runa Barik (defended 2020: Middlebox impact) Safiqul Islam (defended 2017: Congestion control coupling) Humaira Ijaz (defended 2016: P2P peer selection) Sven Hessler (external: Congestion control on UDP) Simone Ferlin (defended 2017: Multipath TCP) Recent Publications focus on energy-efficient networking, protocol design, machine learning for networking, and internet architecture. Key topics include TCP packet loss prediction, in-network performance enhancements, and edge AI challenges.

• Resilience Engineering
• Network Security
• Cyber Security
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Professor David Hutchison is an Emeritus Professor at Lancaster University's Department of Computing and Communications, affiliated with Security Lancaster and the Cyber Security Research Centre. His research focuses on resilience engineering for communication networks and critical infrastructures, addressing challenges like natural disasters and cyberattacks. He leads initiatives such as RECODIS (EU COST Action) and contributes to Network 2030 standards. He has supervised 4 postgraduate students and collaborated on projects funded by EPSRC, EU, and industry partners. Key affiliations include roles in projects like NG-CDI (Next Generation Converged Digital Infrastructure) and EASY-RES (Enabling Ancillary Services by Renewable Energy Sources). His work integrates cyber security, industrial control systems, and smart grid technologies to enhance system reliability and adaptability. Research interests span resilience management frameworks, disaster-resilient communication, and secure industrial automation. Notable contributions include frameworks for cyber incident response, middlebox resilience, and policy-driven network management. His projects often bridge academia and industry, emphasizing practical implementation and standardization.

• Computer Networks
• Networked Systems
• Network Resilience
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Charalampos Rotsos is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Networks and Networked Systems at Lancaster University's School of Computing and Communications . He leads research in network resilience, programmability, and virtualization. Current projects: DSI: DVAC (Data-driven Visualisation and Aggregation of Cyber vulnerabilities) Research groups: SCC (Networking), i-DID Research Focus : His work spans intent-based networking, middlebox resilience, software-defined networking (SDN), network virtualization (NFV), and cybersecurity. Recent studies include semantic intent translation frameworks (SWIFT), virtualization-driven resilience (REMEDIATE), and state mirroring for middleboxes (Katoptron). Collaborative Efforts : He contributes to projects like NG-CDI (Future Network Intelligence) and develops tools for emulation automation (NES), network policy inference (Reasonet), and high-speed network evaluation (OFLOPS-SUME). PhD Supervision : Mentors students including Paul Alcock, Revika Anand, and Alexander Jung in networked systems research. Collaborates with PhD students in the SCC (Networking) group. Contact : Office D14, InfoLab21. Email: c.rotsos@lancaster.ac.uk