Chiu C. Tan

Chiu C. Tan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Temple University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the College of William and Mary and dual B.S./B.A. degrees in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on cybersecurity, digital privacy, and smart health technologies, with a focus on IoT, mobile systems, and wearable computing.

Education:

• Ph.D. Computer Science, College of William and Mary (2010)
• B.S. Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (2004)
• B.A. Economics, University of Texas at Austin (2004)

Research Interests:

• Privacy-preserving technologies for healthcare systems
• Cybersecurity in mobile and IoT ecosystems
• Smart contracts and blockchain applications
• AR/VR system testing and usability

Grants & Awards:

• NSF Proto-OKN Theme 1: DREAM-KG ($1.49M)
• NSF SaTC: EDU Healthcare Cybersecurity Training ($400K)
• NIA Virtual Kitchen Assessment ($1.48M)

Advising & Teaching:

• Ph.D. advisor for 6 students in cybersecurity and systems research
• Teaches graduate courses in network security, IoT, and ethical hacking

Professional Contributions:

• Program committee member for IEEE INFOCOM, CNS, and PerCom
• Editor for KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems
• Organizer of NSF-funded REU programs in networking