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Megumi Ando serves as the Minnie McNeal Kenny Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science within Tufts University's School of Engineering. She joined Tufts in August 2023 as a full-time Assistant Professor after serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor from May to July 2023, with her named professorship awarded in February 2024. Previously, she was Lead Cybersecurity Research Scientist at MITRE Corporation where she consulted for federal agencies including the Department of Commerce.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Brown University (2020)
- M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, MIT (2010)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, MIT (2010)
- B.S. in Mathematics, MIT (2007)
Dr. Ando's research centers on the theoretical foundations of anonymous communication systems. Her work develops cryptographic protocols for onion routing with emphasis on resilience against network churn, asynchronous operations, and quantum threats. She investigates formal models for information leakage and composable security, aiming to build practical systems with provable privacy guarantees. Her research bridges theoretical computer science with real-world security applications.
Analysis of her publication record reveals a cohesive trajectory from foundational cryptographic theory (2016) toward increasingly complex anonymity challenges. Early work established provable security for onion routing, evolving to address network churn (2022) and asynchronous models (2025). Her research consistently integrates quantum-resistance considerations and formal verification methods, demonstrating progression from theoretical constructs to practical implementations while maintaining cryptographic rigor.
Her recognition includes:
- Four MITRE Innovation Program Awards (2013-2014, 2021-2022)
- ICALP Student Travel Award (2018)
- Brown University Graduate Fellowship (2016-2020)
- MITRE Accelerated Graduate Degree Fellowship (2014-2016)
Dr. Ando has secured significant research funding including MITRE Innovation Program Awards and collaborative NSF grants for foundational anonymous communication research. She previously advised graduate students at Brown University and currently mentors students through her lab at Tufts. Her teaching portfolio includes Computation Theory, Cryptography, and specialized Data Infrastructure courses across multiple semesters.
The Ando Lab at Tufts focuses on advancing theoretical frameworks for anonymous communication, with active projects in asynchronous anonymity protocols, churn-resistant network designs, and quantum-safe cryptographic systems. The lab maintains collaborations with federal security agencies and academic research groups specializing in network security and formal verification.
