Michael Shekelyan

Dr. Michael Shekelyan is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), part of the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Libera Università di Bolzano (2018) and a Diploma in Media Informatics from the University of Munich (2014). His research focuses on developing algorithms and data structures for managing large and sensitive datasets, with a particular emphasis on privacy-preserving techniques like differential privacy and federated learning. He has held postdoctoral roles at the University of Warwick and King's College London before joining QMUL in 2023.

Research Interests: Privacy-preserving algorithms, differential privacy, federated learning, data management systems, randomized algorithms, and efficient query processing. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, aiming to enable secure data sharing while preserving individual privacy.

Teaching: Leads undergraduate modules in Database Systems and Operating Systems at QMUL. His teaching emphasizes foundational concepts in computer science through rigorous coursework and practical projects.

Grants and Funding: Currently supervises a PhD studentship titled 'Privacy-Preserving Algorithms: Unlocking Data Sharing for Medical Sciences & Machine Learning', funded by QMUL and open to UK home students. The role involves exploring privacy-preserving frameworks for collaborative data analysis.

Professional Contributions: Serves as a reviewer for top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, SIGMOD, ICDE) and journals (IEEE TKDE, Data & Knowledge Engineering). Actively involved in conference organization, including NeurIPS Area Chair (2024) and ICDT Proceedings Chair (2024).

Labs and Collaborations: Affiliated with the Centre for Fundamental Computer Science at QMUL, fostering interdisciplinary research in theoretical and applied computing. Engages with industry partners on privacy-enhancing technologies and data management solutions.