William H. Sanders

William H. Sanders is a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with over 35 years of research experience in cybersecurity, dependable computing, and performance evaluation. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical security applications for critical infrastructure systems, particularly power grids and industrial control systems.

Dr. Sanders' research focuses on developing quantitative methods for security assessment, with emphasis on cyber-physical systems. He is best known for his leadership in developing the Möbius modeling framework, a comprehensive tool for performance and dependability evaluation. His work spans security metrics, intrusion detection, and resilience mechanisms for smart grid infrastructure.

His publication record shows consistent scholarly output through 2023, with recent work focusing on security argumentation frameworks, advanced metering infrastructure security, and cyber-physical state estimation. The research demonstrates a clear progression from foundational modeling techniques to applied security solutions for critical infrastructure protection.

Dr. Sanders has collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, with frequent co-authors including Michel Cukier, Tod Courtney, and Kaustubh Joshi. His work appears regularly in top security and dependability venues including IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing, DSN, and QEST.

His research has practical implications for securing national critical infrastructure, particularly the electrical power grid. Recent projects focus on detecting electricity theft, securing advanced metering infrastructure, and developing game-theoretic approaches to intrusion response. He has made significant contributions to establishing security metrics as a rigorous scientific discipline within cybersecurity.