Annie I. Antón

Dr. Annie I. Antón is a Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she previously served as Chair. Her primary research focuses on ensuring software systems comply with federal privacy and security regulations through requirements specification and policy analysis. She maintains active affiliations with the GVU Center and has served in numerous advisory roles for national security and technology policy organizations.

Research Focus

Antón leads research at the intersection of technology and policy with specific expertise in:

• Privacy Engineering: Developing frameworks for regulatory compliance in software systems
• Security Requirements: Specifying correct system behavior under legal constraints
• Policy Analysis: Translating legal texts into implementable software requirements
• Emerging Technologies: Investigating privacy/security implications in IoT, AI, and robotics

Professional Recognition

• Appointed by President Obama to the Commission on Enhancing Cybersecurity (2016)
• Selected for IDA/DARPA Defense Science Study Group (2005-2006)
• Serves on NIST Information Security & Privacy Advisory Board
• Member of Future of Privacy Forum Advisory Board
• Former member of DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee

Publication Focus

Her recent research demonstrates a consistent focus on regulatory compliance in technology systems, with evolving emphasis on AI governance and IoT security. Publications show strong interdisciplinary integration of legal frameworks with technical implementations, particularly in healthcare privacy (HIPAA), EU regulations (GDPR), and emerging technology policy. Recent works increasingly address ethical AI development and cybersecurity policy challenges.