Benjamin E. Ujcich

Benjamin E. Ujcich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Georgetown University, where he researches secure systems and network design as a member of the GU SecLab. His work focuses on securing future networking architectures including intent-based networking, 5G/6G security, software-defined networking, and programmable data planes.

Education:

• Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2020)
• M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2016)
• B.S. Computer Engineering (Honors), Clemson University (2014)

Research Interests: His work spans security of programmable network data planes, intent-based networking security, vulnerability discovery in network infrastructure, and applications of data provenance for enhancing network security and accountability.

Publications: Research demonstrates ongoing innovation in network security, with recent work focused on automated vulnerability discovery techniques for next-generation networks and formal methods for securing intent-based architectures.

Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award (2024)
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention (2016)
• Carver Fellowship (2014)
• Goldwater Scholarship (2012)

Advising & Labs: Supervises PhD and MS students in network security research at the GU SecLab. Manages NSF-funded projects on secure networking infrastructures, including a CAREER award focused on trustworthy intent-based networking.