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Stephan Olariu is a Professor of Computer Science at Old Dominion University (ODU), affiliated with the College of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.S. in Computer Science from McGill University (1982–1986). His research focuses on vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs), cybersecurity, telemedicine, and vehicular cloud computing. He has led projects like TRENDS, a cyber-physical system for traffic event detection, funded by ODU (2011).
Dr. Olariu's work emphasizes vehicular networks' security and efficiency, including solutions for VANETs, UAV-based medical supply delivery, and blockchain-driven decentralized marketplaces. He explores smart city technologies, such as traffic optimization and environmental impact reduction. His recent publications address topics like drone coordination for surveillance, trust frameworks in blockchain systems, and UAV applications in counterterrorism.
- Grants: TRENDS (2011) and others focused on vehicular systems and telemedicine.
- Key Themes: Vehicular cloud computing, cybersecurity, UAV systems, and smart infrastructure.
His contributions span academic leadership in computer science, with a focus on translating theoretical research into real-world applications like emergency response systems and resilient decentralized platforms.
