Erman Ayday

Erman Ayday is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer and Data Sciences within the Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on privacy-enhancing technologies, data security, and applied cryptography, with a particular emphasis on genomic privacy, cybersecurity in smart grids, and trust management in ad-hoc networks. He holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2011) and Middle East Technical University (2005).

Education:

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2011)
• MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2007)
• BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2005)

Research Interests:
Dr. Ayday’s work addresses privacy challenges in genomic data sharing, secure collaborative learning, and trust management in wireless networks. He explores cryptographic solutions for genomic data protection, inference attack mitigation, and privacy-preserving frameworks for location-based services. His contributions span publications in top-tier journals and conferences, including IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing and Bioinformatics.

Key Research Trends:
His articles highlight advancements in differential privacy for genomic data, secure watermarking techniques, and re-identification attack mitigation. Recent work emphasizes the intersection of machine learning, cryptography, and ethical genomic data use.

Grants & Advising:
While specific grants are not listed, his publications indicate sustained engagement with funding bodies in cybersecurity and genomics. He advises on projects related to privacy-preserving technologies and has collaborated with institutions like ETH Zurich and IBM Research.

Labs & Teams:
He leads research initiatives at the Case School of Engineering focused on privacy in big data and cybersecurity for emerging technologies like smart grids and M2M networks.