Adam Lee

Adam J. Lee is a Professor of Computer Science and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. He holds a PhD (2008) and MS (2005) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a BS (2003) from Cornell University. His research bridges computer security, privacy, and distributed systems, focusing on systems that enable secure cross-domain interactions while preserving user privacy. Notable work includes studies on IoT privacy, cryptographic access control, and user perceptions of privacy in smart environments.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
• MS in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005
• BS in Computer Science, Cornell University, 2003

Research Interests:
Explores secure distributed systems, privacy-preserving technologies, and user-centric design for IoT. Recent efforts include tangible privacy controls for smart devices, context-aware messaging agents, and formal analysis of cryptographic enforcement architectures. Supported by NSF and DARPA grants, including an NSF CAREER Award in 2013.

Recent Work:
Focuses on balancing utility and privacy in sensing systems, with contributions in ephemeral communication, auto-response agents, and privacy-aware smart voice assistants. Recent studies address user perceptions of temporal data redaction and trusted platforms.

Awards:

• NSF Career Award (2013)
• ACM CSCW 2022 Best Paper
• ACM DIS 2022 Best Paper

Advising & Grants:
Advises PhD students in privacy and security research. Active in grant-funded projects on access control, cloud security, and health technology interventions. Collaborates with the Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security on policy-relevant cybersecurity issues.

Teaching:
Courses include Discrete Structures for Computer Science and Computer and Network Security, emphasizing foundational theory and practical applications. Known for curriculum development in privacy-aware systems and ethical computing practices.