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Adam J. Aviv is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at The George Washington University, leading the George Washington University Usable Security and Privacy Lab (gwusec). His work focuses on computer security, privacy, and usable security, with a particular emphasis on user behavior, authentication systems, and mobile/web security.
- University: The George Washington University
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
- Email: aaviv@gwu.edu
Research Interests: His research investigates how users interact with security and privacy systems, including studies on:
- Biometric and mobile authentication
- Password manager usability
- Generative AI risk perception
- Online proctoring and institutional decisions
- Data breach responses
- Privacy labels and user trust
Recent Publications (2024–2025) span venues like USENIX Security, IEEE S&P, ACM CHI, and PoPETs, covering topics such as:
- Wearable-based contact tracing in low-resource settings
- WhatsApp mod security perceptions
- Password manager issues
- Privacy label accuracy
Grants & Awards: Recipient of the OVPR Research Mentorship Award for his work with students. Currently holds NSF grants for collaborative cybersecurity research and travel funding for Privacy Enhancing Technology Symposium.
Teaching: Offers Intro to Usable Security and Privacy (CSCI 4533/6533) in Fall 2025, with students engaging in:
- Secure messaging studies
- Interview and survey methodology
- Full research projects with ethics reports
Laboratory: The gwusec lab focuses on user-centered security and privacy research, collaborating with institutions like Tel Aviv University and University of Haifa.
