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Oh Jin Kwonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Image Processing
• Image Coding
• Digital Watermarking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Oh Jin Kwon is a faculty member in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Sejong University since 1999. His research focuses on image/video analysis, compression algorithms, image quality enhancement, fusion techniques, watermarking, and steganography. He has developed patented algorithms for region adaptive image coding, image watermarking, backward compatible HDR image coding, and progressive image coding. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park (1994) M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California, Los Angeles (1991) B.S. in Electronic Engineering from Hanyang University, Seoul (1984) His extensive research includes image processing , watermarking , and cyber resilience . Recent publications explore deep learning applications in cybersecurity , image coding standards , and 360-degree imaging . His work has been published in Electronics (Switzerland) , Applied Sciences (Switzerland) , Drones , and other journals. Scientific Awards & Grants NSF Grant 91-00655 DACA 76-92-C-0079 DACA 76-89-C-0019 DACA 76-92-C-0009 Professor Kwon has advised numerous PhD and MS students in areas like Point Cloud Coding , JPEG Privacy & Security , and AI-based image coding . He leads research projects funded by institutions including the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute . His laboratory, the Video Communication Research Lab , focuses on JPEG systems standards , image security , and smart store technologies . Current research includes operator-friendly interface technology for unmanned vehicles and composite material cultural heritage data encryption.

Sriram Sankaranarayananمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-physical systems
• Hybrid dynamical systems
• Formal methods
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sriram Sankaranarayanan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder and also serves as Associate Dean for Digital Education in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Since joining the faculty in 2009, he has built an internationally recognized research program that blends programming languages, formal methods, and control theory to reason about cyber-physical systems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stanford University, 2005 (advisers Zohar Manna & Henny Sipma) B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (President’s Gold Medal, 2000) Research Interests: Prof. Sankaranarayanan’s work centers on hybrid dynamical systems —models that capture discrete software interacting with continuous physical environments—and on developing formal-methods techniques for their verification, control, and synthesis. Specific themes include control-barrier & Lyapunov function synthesis, neural-network verification, stochastic-game models for human-autonomy interaction, and physics-informed machine learning. Application domains range from autonomous robotics and surgical-task planning to safety-critical medical devices such as the artificial pancreas. Recent Publication Trends (2024-2025): His latest papers advance safe control synthesis (successive control barrier functions, piecewise-affine Lyapunov functions) and trustworthy AI (Taylor-model enhanced physics-informed neural networks), while also exploring game-theoretic anticipation for robotic systems interacting with uncertain human operators. Honors & Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2009) Siebel Scholar (2005) President’s Gold Medal, IIT Kharagpur (2000) CU Boulder Dean’s Award for Outstanding Junior Faculty (2012) CU Boulder Outstanding Teaching Award (2014) CU Boulder Provost’s Faculty Achievement Award (2014) Coursera Outstanding Innovation Award (2022) Student Advising & Grants: He has mentored numerous PhD students; recent graduates include Dr. Emily Jensen, Dr. Monal Narasimhamurthy, and Dr. Kandai Watanabe (2024). His group regularly publishes at top venues such as HSCC, POPL, PLDI, CAV, and WAFR, supported by NSF, NIH, and industry grants. Group & Teaching: Prof. Sankaranarayanan leads activities within the Programming Languages & Verification group and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on programming languages, algorithms, optimization, and formal methods. He is active in conference organization (e.g., PC Chair VMCAI 2025) and maintains open-source courseware and research notebooks on GitHub.

Ville Leppänenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Security
• Cybersecurity
• Software Vulnerability Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ville Leppänen is a Professor of Software Engineering and Software Security at the University of Turku, where he also serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Head of the Software Engineering department since 2011. He leads the Software Development Laboratory at the Turku Centre for Computer Science (TUCS), focusing on cutting-edge research in software security and engineering. Professor Leppänen's research interests span software security, vulnerability management, third-party data leaks, privacy protection, and ICT for development. His recent work has examined data leakage in health services, municipal websites, and online pharmacies, as well as the role of Information and Communication Technologies in empowering grassroots innovation in East Africa. He has made significant contributions to understanding software vulnerability coordination and the application of code diversification techniques for security enhancement. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary security challenges, particularly third-party data leaks across various domains including healthcare, voting systems, and municipal services. These works combine empirical analysis with practical security solutions, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world security problems. Principal investigator for Allied ICT Finland (2018-2020) Project leader for Information and Cyber Security in Communication and Software Engineering Site leader for BalticSatApps (2017-2020) using satellite data Co-leader of GESEC and Geo-ICT projects with Tanzanian institutions Professor Leppänen has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, with current PhD candidates working on topics ranging from open-source supply chain security to AI-based privacy protection tools. His supervision record demonstrates a commitment to developing the next generation of software security experts while addressing pressing industry and societal challenges. The Software Development Laboratory under his leadership provides a collaborative research environment where theoretical insights meet practical applications, with strong connections to both industry partners and international academic institutions.

Ettore Merloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ettore Merlo is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, where he leads research in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software systems. He holds an M.Sc. from the University of Turin and a Ph.D. from McGill University. His affiliations include membership in the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO), focusing on data science and AI innovation. His research integrates software engineering with AI, emphasizing: Software artifact analysis (static/dynamic/symbolic) AI-driven security solutions for clone detection, malware analysis, and access control Fairness and robustness in machine learning systems Evolutionary analysis of software vulnerabilities Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on ethical AI, including bias mitigation in neural networks, automated anomaly detection, and certification of safety-critical ML systems. His work frequently applies graph neural networks, unsupervised learning, and formal verification methods to industrial and cybersecurity challenges. Professor Merlo has supervised 25 graduate students (10 PhD, 15 Master's), with projects ranging from avionics software to phishing kit analysis. While no scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record includes 136 works spanning journals, conferences, and technical reports. Collaborations include partnerships with industrial telecommunication firms and international academia. No dedicated lab is specified, but his research aligns with Polytechnique Montréal's 'New Frontiers in Information and Communications Technologies' center.

• Private Law
• Family Law
• Gender Equality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Concetta Parrinello is a distinguished Full Professor of Private Law (IUS/01) at the Department of Law, University of Messina (UniMe), where she has been actively teaching and conducting research since 2016. She serves as Coordinator of the PhD program in Legal Sciences at UniMe since 2019 and previously served as President of the University's Single Guarantee Committee (CUG) from 2017 to 2023. Professor Parrinello has held teaching positions at both the University of Messina and the University of Catanzaro, with a career spanning over two decades in legal academia. Her educational background includes a Degree in Law obtained with honors (110/110) from the University of Messina in 1984, followed by a research career that progressed from Researcher (1991) to Associate Professor (2004) and finally to Full Professor (2016). She is also a practicing lawyer since 1987 and maintains active professional memberships including the Italian Society of Civil Law Scholars (Sisdi.c.) and the Association of Italian Civil Law Lawyers. Professor Parrinello's research focuses on the intersection of Private Law with contemporary societal challenges, particularly emphasizing gender equality, sustainable development, family law reforms, and the legal implications of digital transformation. Her work consistently addresses how legal frameworks can adapt to evolving social dynamics while protecting fundamental rights and promoting social justice. She has published extensively on topics ranging from civil liability and family law to gender perspectives in sustainable development and digital society. Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges traditional legal scholarship with emerging fields. The publications reveal a strong focus on sustainability, gender perspectives, and digital transformation, reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges through legal scholarship. Her work increasingly examines how legal frameworks can balance economic interests with environmental protection, promote gender equality in various contexts, and adapt to the challenges posed by digital technologies. Scholarship awarded by the Bonino-Pulejo Foundation of Messina for scientific research (1985) Unanimously qualified for the First Band IUS/01 competition with national qualification (2012) Member of the editorial board of the journal 'Jus civile' Member of the Scientific Committee of the journal 'Il Diritto di famiglia e delle persone' ANVUR Reviewer (since 2021) Professor Parrinello actively supervises doctoral students and has overseen more than 500 dissertations throughout her career. She leads multiple research projects at the University of Messina focusing on critical contemporary issues such as gender equality, sustainable development, family law reforms, and environmental protection. Her leadership extends to coordinating the PhD program in Legal Sciences and previously serving as President of the University's Single Guarantee Committee, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and equality in higher education. She directs the research group 'Gender equality and sustainable development' and has coordinated several significant research initiatives including 'Violence and new vulnerabilities' (2021), 'The genetic mutation of the family legal order' (2021), and 'Environment, market and sustainable development' (2023). Her research team actively engages with interdisciplinary approaches, connecting legal scholarship with social sciences, environmental studies, and gender studies.

Faisal Kaleemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Digital Forensics
• Mobile Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Faisal Kaleem serves as a Professor in the Computer Science and Cybersecurity Department at Metropolitan State University, where he has been instrumental since joining in 2014. He directs MNCyber—a statewide initiative advancing Minnesota's cybersecurity leadership through education and public/private partnerships—and co-founded the Minnesota Cyber Career Consortium (MNC3) to address workforce gaps. His academic credentials include: Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering from Florida International University Master of Science, Electrical Engineering from Florida International University Dr. Kaleem's research pioneers Augmented Reality applications for identifying cybersecurity learner characteristics while addressing AR privacy vulnerabilities. His work extends to mobile device security, forensic curriculum development, and malware attribution, directly shaping the university's BS in Cybersecurity and MS in Cyber Operations degree programs through courses like Ethical Hacking and Mobile Device Forensics. He has received extensive recognition including University-wide Teaching Excellence Awards, the Minnesota State Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator Award, and the MN Cybersecurity Summit's Visionary Academic Leader Award. As faculty advisor for the Cybersecurity and Forensics Students Organization (CFSO) and mentor for the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) team, he integrates students into NSF/NSA-funded research. His establishment of the MN Cyber Range provides a critical training platform for realistic incident response scenarios and vulnerability research across Minnesota's cybersecurity ecosystem.

• Cyber Security
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Internet-of-Things
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Hadi Larijani serves as a full Professor in Cyber Security and Networks within the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University. His research portfolio spans secure wireless communications, Internet-of-Things security, and neural network applications in networking systems, contributing significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals through technological innovation. His primary research interests include: Wireless Sensor Network Security Intrusion Detection Systems Long Range Wide Area Networks (LoRaWAN) 6G Communication Security EEG Sensing and Medical Device Validation Digital Twin Frameworks for Logistics Professor Larijani's recent publication trends (2024-2025) show strong focus on practical security implementations for emerging technologies, with significant work in EEG validation systems, logistics optimization, antenna design, and VPN protocol analysis. His research bridges theoretical security frameworks with real-world applications across healthcare, agriculture, and transportation sectors. Notable research activities include: Principal Investigator for Market Assessment of Wearable Smart Wireless EEG Headset Co-Investigator for Secure 6G Enabled Realtime Joint Communication and Sensing Testbed Co-Investigator for Ghanaian tomato irrigation improvement project Co-Principal Investigator for British Academy Researcher at Risk - Ukraine Professor Larijani supervises research students with three documented supervised works, and maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions as evidenced by multi-author publications and international projects. His research group appears focused on practical security implementations for next-generation communication systems and IoT applications.

Ryan Gillenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Adversary Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ryan Gillen is the Manager of The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity and an Adjunct Professor in Computer Networking & Cybersecurity at Champlain College. He previously served as Project Manager for Cyber Range at Champlain, leading student teams in designing cyber-attack simulations for the U.S. Secret Service, and worked as a Security Engineer for Vermont organizations. His research focuses on: AI applications in cybersecurity Adversary simulation and Red Team operations Automation of security processes Digital forensics methodologies At the Leahy Center, he oversees research initiatives and grants while emphasizing experiential learning. He is dedicated to student professional development, preparing graduates for cybersecurity careers through industry-relevant projects.

• Artificial intelligence in cyber/information Security
• IoT/IIoT vulnerability analysis and security
• Zero-trust architecture for IIoT
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sadaf Hina is a Lecturer in Cybersecurity at the School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SSEE), University of Salford, Manchester, UK. She serves as the Programme Leader for the BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity and holds significant research leadership roles as REF 2029 Co-Lead for People, Culture and Environment. Dr. Hina is an active member of the IoT Research and Innovation Lab (IRIL) and contributes to the Informatics Research Centre at the university. Her research interests span the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with specific expertise in IoT/IIoT security, zero-trust architectures, threat modeling in cyber-physical systems, and AI-aided security optimization. Over the past five years, her publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals, with a notable increase in 2023-2025 focusing on cutting-edge applications of deep learning and vision transformers for security challenges. Her work demonstrates strong connections between theoretical security frameworks and practical industrial applications, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors. Dr. Hina has received significant professional recognition including: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2024) Advance HE Aurora Leadership Development Program certification (2025) REF Co-Lead roles for both People, Culture and Environment (2025) and Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding (2023) Editorial position for Applied Sciences journal (2024) Membership in professional organizations including IEEE (since 2014) and British Computer Society As a dedicated educator, Dr. Hina teaches Information Security, Information Security Management, Network Penetration Testing, Security and Privacy in IoT, and Fundamentals of Cybersecurity. She actively supervises BSc final year projects, MSc dissertations, and three PhD candidates working on AI-aided cybersecurity solutions. Her leadership extends to serving as Faculty Advisor for Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and participation in cross-institutional mentoring programs, demonstrating commitment to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

• Blockchain and smart contracts
• Open API technology and security
• Social big data analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

陳恭 is a Professor at the Department of Information Management, College of Business, National Chengchi University. With expertise spanning blockchain technology, information security, and software engineering, he has established himself as a leading academic in Taiwan's fintech research community. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical business applications, particularly in digital finance and secure information systems. Dr. 陳恭 earned his PhD in Computer Science from Yale University (1989-1994), following Bachelor's and Master's degrees from National Taiwan University. His academic journey at National Chengchi University spans over two decades, progressing from Associate Professor to his current position as Professor, with significant administrative roles including Department Chair and Director of the Computer Center. Professor 陳恭's research primarily focuses on blockchain and smart contracts, Open API technology and security, social big data analysis, and programming languages. His work demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational programming language research to cutting-edge blockchain applications. He has made significant contributions to secure multi-party computation, aspect-oriented programming, and blockchain-based systems, with publications in top journals and conferences across computer science, public administration, and business innovation. An analysis of Professor 陳恭's recent publications (2016-2024) reveals a strong concentration on blockchain technology and its financial applications, particularly in smart contracts, consensus algorithms, and secure data dissemination. His research increasingly integrates with IoT systems and demonstrates practical applications in financial technology, showing a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations to real-world business solutions. His notable achievements include: Senior Excellent Teacher (20 years) from National Chengchi University Multiple Distinguished Professor appointments Special Outstanding Talent Award from the National Science Council Multiple Internationalization Excellent Research Awards Professor 陳恭 has secured numerous research grants from both governmental agencies like the Ministry of Science and Technology and private sector organizations including financial institutions and technology companies. His projects often focus on blockchain applications, fintech innovation, and information security, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration. He is actively involved in establishing National Chengchi University as a leading center for blockchain research in Taiwan, contributing to research centers focused on fintech innovation and digital transformation. His work has fostered significant collaborations between academia and industry in the rapidly evolving field of digital finance.

Briant Becoteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Malware Analysis
• Programming
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Briant Becote serves as a Professor of Cyber Security at the University of Advancing Technology (UAT), leveraging his extensive 27-year military career (4 years Army National Guard, 23 years US Navy) to educate future technology leaders. Retiring from active Navy service as a Lieutenant Commander and Naval Flight Officer in December 2023, he brings unparalleled real-world security expertise to the classroom. His academic credentials include: PhD in Cyber Operations from Dakota State University MS in Computer Science from DePaul University MA in Organizational Psychology from Northcentral University BA in Psychology from American Military University Dr. Becote's research spans both offensive and defensive cyber operations with specialized focus on malware analysis, programming, wireless technology, and incident response. His military experience included high-level positions such as Director of International Affairs for Egypt and Qatar, and Director of Tactical Operations Center for Maritime Aviation in the Middle East, providing students with unique insights into global cybersecurity operations. As a PMP and CISSP certified professional, he emphasizes practical application of security principles while drawing from his diverse military background that ranged from Surface Sonar Technician to Naval Flight Officer operating P-3 Orion, P-8 Poseidon, and MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems across 25+ countries.