Hsu-Chun Hsiao

Professor Hsu-Chun Hsiao is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering and the Graduate Institute of Networking and Multimedia at National Taiwan University. He also holds a joint appointment at the Center for Information Technology Innovation at Academia Sinica. With a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (2014) and prior degrees from National Taiwan University, he has established himself as a leading researcher in network security and applied cryptography.

Professor Hsiao's research focuses on network security, applied cryptography, and high-availability future networks, with recent emphasis on DDoS defense, automated vulnerability discovery, and IoT security. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, as evidenced by his extensive publication record in top security venues and real-world applications like his leadership of the security team at National Taiwan University Hospital (2018-2025).

His publication trends show consistent productivity with 15+ papers annually in recent years, spanning both theoretical contributions and practical security solutions. His research covers diverse subfields including web tracking, blockchain security, medical system security, and privacy-preserving technologies, demonstrating remarkable breadth within the security domain.

• 2024 NTU Outstanding Mentor Award
• 2023 Mr. Lu Feng-Zhang Memorial Award
• 2022 IEEE S&P Test-of-Time Award
• 2022 PETS Best Artifact Award
• 2021 Ta-You Wu Memorial Award
• 2020 Delta Research Excellence Award
• Multiple NTU Outstanding Teaching Awards (2017-2023)

Professor Hsiao actively mentors students through his Network Security Lab (NSLab) and teaches multiple courses including Cryptography and Network Security, Computer Security, and Algorithm Design and Analysis. His service contributions include program committee roles for major security conferences and editorial positions, demonstrating his active engagement with the broader research community.

The Network Security Lab (NSLab) serves as the primary research hub for Professor Hsiao's work, focusing on practical security challenges with connections to both academic research and real-world applications through the National Taiwan University Hospital security team leadership.