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Ryan Riley is an Assistant/Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University’s Qatar campus, where he also serves as the Associate Area Head. His expertise lies in cybersecurity, hardware security, and malware analysis.
His research interests include:
- Cybersecurity and hardware security, particularly focusing on Intel SGX and secure enclaves
- Malware analysis and detection, including kernel-level rootkits and Android native code variants
- Side-channel attacks and memory access control mechanisms
- Distributed algorithms in wireless sensor networks
- Mobile app security, including dynamic code loading and hidden attacks through web interfaces
Dr. Riley’s work addresses critical challenges such as cross-layer attack prevention, memory permissions hardening, and data-centric security. His contributions span both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations, emphasizing the importance of secure system design.
While specific grant details are not detailed here, his research has explored innovative solutions in hardware-managed isolation, cryptographic techniques, and real-world system vulnerabilities. He has advised students in these areas, though their names are not listed in the provided information.
