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Mert D. Pesé is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Computing, Clemson University, where he also serves as the Founding Director of the TigerSec Laboratory. His research bridges computer science and cybersecurity with a specialized focus on automotive and autonomous systems.
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 2022
- MSc in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology, Technische Universität München, 2016
- Dual BSc in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology and Computer Science, Technische Universität München, 2015
His research centers on autonomous vehicle security, automotive data privacy, and the application of generative AI and adversarial machine learning to security challenges. He investigates vulnerabilities in AI-driven perception systems, secure data sharing in connected vehicles, and privacy-preserving frameworks for automotive telemetry.
His recent publications span top venues including DSN, CVPR-W, and VehicleSec, reflecting a strong trend toward securing AI-powered transportation systems. His work increasingly integrates generative models for red-teaming and synthetic threat generation, as well as formal privacy guarantees in vehicle data ecosystems.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Paper Award, VehicleSec 2023
Mert D. Pesé has advised graduate students, including Master’s student Yu Wei (Sam) Liu, and leads externally funded research projects supported by the US Army GVSC, NSA, DENSO, and BMW. He has collaborated with industry leaders such as General Motors, Ford, BMW, Audi, DENSO, and Harman, ensuring real-world impact. He is also actively involved in the academic community, serving on the TPC for IEEE SecDev 2025.
He leads the TigerSec Laboratory, a research group focused on cybersecurity for emerging technologies, particularly in automotive and AI domains. The lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in secure system design.
