Jerry I. den Hartog

Dr. Jerry I. den Hartog is an Assistant Professor in the Security Group at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on data protection in collaborative systems, network situational awareness, intrusion detection, access control, trust management, and formal verification. He applies this work to critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, smart mobility, energy systems, and IoT. He joined TU/e in 2008 after completing his PhD and MSc at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and has held research roles at CWI, TU/e, and the University of Twente.

Academic Background:

• PhD and MSc in Formal Methods from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Research roles at CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica) and University of Twente
• Joined TU/e in 2008 to establish the Security Group

Research Interests:

• Data protection mechanisms for collaborative systems
• Trust management and access control frameworks
• Intrusion detection in industrial and IoT systems
• Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure (e.g., power grids, healthcare networks)

Projects and Grants:

• INTERSECT: NWA.1160.18.301 (Internet of Secure Things)
• SECREDAS GA 783119 (Security and Privacy in Data Fusion)
• Active projects in modular IoT architectures and cyber resilience

Teaching: Courses include Automata and Formal Languages, Computer Networks and Security, and Verification of Security Protocols.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Security Group within the Mathematics and Computer Science department, focusing on applied cybersecurity research with industry collaboration.