Koksal Mus

Koksal Mus is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He holds a PhD in Cryptography from Middle East Technical University (2016) and specializes in cybersecurity, cryptography, and hardware security. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning through hands-on projects and deep pedagogy.

Research interests include quantum-resistant security standards, side-channel attacks, homomorphic encryption, and internet voting systems. He has published in top-tier conferences like CCS and Euro S&P, and holds a patent for verifiable internet voting mechanisms. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Notable professional milestones include being part of WPI's growing cohort of teaching-focused faculty pursuing tenure, and his role in welcoming new faculty members in 2017 and 2023. He contributes to advancing AI integration in project-based learning as highlighted in recent university announcements.