Dan S. Wallach

Dan S. Wallach is a Professor at Rice University's Department of Computer Science, focusing on computer security, cryptography, and electronic voting systems. His work bridges technical rigor with real-world applications, particularly in election integrity and privacy-preserving technologies.

Key research areas include

• Security protocols for verifiable voting systems (STAR-Vote, ElectionGuard)
• Privacy in social media and censorship-resistant communication
• Authentication mechanisms and memory safety
• Secure network design and peer-to-peer incentives

Recent publications highlight longitudinal analysis of Android ad libraries, privacy-preserving near-neighbor search, and networked remote voting precincts. His collaborations span institutions like Microsoft Research and academic labs in Europe and Asia.