جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

José Orlando Pereiraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dependable Distributed Systems
• Data Management
• Database Replication
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José Orlando Pereira is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Minho, and Research Coordinator at INESC TEC (INESC Technology and Science). His primary research interests lie in dependable distributed systems, with a focus on data management, group communication protocols, and tools for distributed system evaluation. He leads the High-Assurance Software Laboratory (HASLab) , part of INESC TEC and the University of Minho. Roles: Academic supervisor, conference committee member (e.g., SRDS 2025 General Co-Chair), and grant recipient (e.g., ADAPQO funding from CMU Portugal 2024). Key Projects: Includes CYBERACTIONING (cybersecurity education), EUMaster4HPC (European HPC master's program), and AIDA (adaptive assurance platform). Research Themes: Database replication, georeplicated systems, consensus protocols, edge computing, and fault injection tools like LAZYFS. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as improving transactional performance in hybrid workloads (TiQuE) and designing scalable NoSQL middleware (CloudMdsQL). He has authored over 200 publications, including seminal contributions to gossip protocols (HyParView) and consensus algorithms. Awards: Honorable Mention at ACM SIGMOD 2025 for CRDV research. Active in organizing conferences such as SRDS, DSN, and EuroSys. Teaching: Offers advanced courses on distributed systems, database administration, and large-scale data replication at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Kang Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Network Security
• Multimedia Networking
• Computer Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kang Li is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Computing at the University of Georgia, part of Franklin College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on Network Security, Systems Security, and Multimedia Networking, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity challenges in domains such as DNS monitoring, malware detection, and cloud computing. Li holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Oregon Graduate Institute (2002) and a B.Sc. from Tsinghua University (1995). His research interests include analyzing security risks in distributed systems, developing tools for detecting malicious domain names, and exploring vulnerabilities in virtualized environments. Notable projects include the DHS-funded 'SDCI Sec: Passive and Active DNS Monitoring Tools' (2015–2019) and collaborative work on ClickMiner and WebCapsule for forensic browser interaction analysis. Li has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, covering topics such as rowhammer exploits, autonomous vehicle security, and kernel vulnerability analysis. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in networked systems and cloud infrastructure.

Pierre Olivierمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computer Architecture
• Virtualization
• Hypervisors
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pierre Olivier is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Architecture specializing in virtualization, hypervisors, systems security, and unikernels. He is affiliated with the Advanced Processor Technology group and has contributed to 37 research outputs since 2017. His work spans embedded systems, cloud computing, and hardware-software co-design, with a focus on improving performance, security, and energy efficiency. Research Interests: Olivier's expertise includes virtual machine optimization, secure software compartmentalization, and cross-architecture execution. His projects, such as HermiTux (a binary-compatible unikernel) and HEXO (offloading compute workloads), highlight his commitment to advancing edge computing and heterogeneous architectures. He collaborates internationally on topics like memory protection and vulnerability mitigation. Key Achievements: He has received the Best Paper Award (2019) and Distinguished Artifact Award (2022) for contributions to unikernel and security research. His work on FlexOS and Secure Code for Capability Hardware (SCorCH) demonstrates his role in advancing secure operating system design. Grants and Projects: Olivier leads or participates in major initiatives like the Centre for Digital Trust and Society and SCorCH, focusing on interdisciplinary cybersecurity and hardware-aware software systems. His datasets, including HermiTux on GitHub, are widely referenced in academic research. Labs/Teams: He contributes to the SCorCH team and collaborates with institutions on projects like Multi-Variant Execution and Heterogeneous-ISA container migration, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical research.

• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Phishing Prevention
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Dr. Daniele Lain is a Researcher at ETH Zürich's Institute of Information Security, part of the Professorship for Computer Science. His work focuses on cybersecurity, phishing prevention, and trusted execution environments. He explores user-centric security solutions, compiler vulnerabilities, and hardware-software co-design for robust systems. His research often addresses real-world challenges like phishing defense mechanisms, side-channel attacks, and privacy-preserving technologies. Notable contributions include studies on organizational phishing resilience, secure cloud storage (2fe), and mitigating compiler-induced timing attacks. He also investigates acoustic eavesdropping in VoIP systems and identity leasing via trusted execution environments. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, emphasizing user behavior and system integrity. His publications span 2015-2025, covering topics like misinformation detection in social networks, LTE network vulnerabilities, and password leakage via keystroke videos (PILOT). Though no awards are listed, his research is widely cited in security communities. He collaborates with industry and academia to develop tools like IntegriScreen for remote session supervision and SILK-TV for keystroke timing analysis.

• Security
• Intrusion Detection
• Malware Detection
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Christopher Krügel is a Professor at Technische Universität Wien, affiliated with the Department of Automation Systems (E191-03). His research focuses on Security, Intrusion Detection, Malware Detection, Operating Systems, and Networks. He leads multiple research projects and has supervised 20+ graduate students. His research explores malware analysis techniques, web security vulnerabilities, hardware-level attacks (e.g., Rowhammer), and privacy threats in mobile/social systems. Recent work examines ARM TrustZone security and machine learning limitations in malware detection, while earlier publications cover P2P networks, phishing defenses, and binary analysis. Awards: Wirtschaftskammerpreis (2005) EIB Scientific Award for Excellent Diploma Thesis (2000) Grants & Projects: Includes SECoverer (web app security, 2008-2011), WOMBAT (malware observatory, 2008-2011), Pathfinder (malware analysis, 2007-2009), and 5+ other funded initiatives focusing on binary analysis, pervasive security, and malware detection. He leads the Automation Systems research group, collaborating with institutions like European Commission and Austrian Science Fund.

Siqi Maمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Automated Vulnerability Detection
• Mobile Security
• IoT Security
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Dr. Siqi Ma is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he leads the Software Analysis and Testing Lab (SATLab) within the Institute for Cyber Security (IFCYBER) in the School of Engineering and Information Technology (SEIT). He also serves as the Postgraduate Program Coordinator for Cyber Security Operations at UNSW. Previously, he held a Lecturer position at the University of Queensland and completed his postdoctoral research at CSIRO Data61 after earning his Ph.D. from Singapore Management University (2018). His research focuses on automated vulnerability detection, mobile/IoT security, network security, and privacy-preserving technologies. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Information Systems from SMU, postdoctoral work at Data61, and a visiting scholar stint at Carnegie Mellon University (2015). Key collaborations involve researchers from Purdue University, Singapore Management University, and CSIRO Data61, among others. Research interests span adversarial robustness in AI, secure software analysis, and federated learning mechanisms. Recent work includes EvilScreen Attack (smart TV hijacking), Medusa Attack (QR code vulnerabilities), and frameworks like FDFL for fair federated learning. His lab emphasizes open-source contributions and collaborations with industry partners. Grants include leadership in the UNSW-led 'Building National Cybersecurity Capabilities' project (2022) and funding from the Cyber Security CRC. Teaching responsibilities span courses in Information Assurance, Cyber Security Capstone, and Computer Systems Programming. Labs/Teams: SATLab collaborates with the Group of Software Security In Progress (G.O.S.S.I.P) and maintains an active open-source repository on Code-Analysis.org. Current projects focus on vulnerability detection, secure AI, and edge computing security.

J. Todd McDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Protection and Assurance
• Secure Software Engineering
• Anomaly Detection
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Dr. J. Todd McDonald is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of South Alabama's School of Computing. He serves as Director of the Center for Forensics, Information Technology, and Security (CFITS) and has held academic roles including Associate Professor (2011-2014) and Assistant Professor at the Air Force Institute of Technology (2006-2009). His education includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Florida State University (2006), MS in Computer Engineering from AFIT (2000), MBA from University of Phoenix (1996), and BS from the U.S. Air Force Academy (1990). Research Interests: Focus on software/hardware protection (obfuscation, watermarking), malware analysis, secure embedded systems, and cybersecurity. Notable projects include Phase-Space Analysis for seizure prediction, CAN network security, and development of the Program Encryption Toolkit (PET) for circuit protection research. Publications: Over 80 peer-reviewed articles in journals/conferences (e.g., IEEE, ACM) covering topics like side-channel analysis, malware detection, and cybersecurity frameworks. Recent work includes 2025 research on embedded system anomaly detection and 2021 studies in Android malware classification. Awarded Best Poster (IEEE HOST 2016) and Best Paper (CISR 2014) Managed NSF Scholarship for Service program ($6M+ funding) Advised 20+ graduate students in cybersecurity and software protection Led USA's DayZero Cyber Defense Competition teams (5th NCCDC 2017) Labs/Teams: SPERG (System Protection & Exploitation Research Group), CFITS directorship, and leadership in SSPREW workshop series. Active in developing cybersecurity education curricula and industry partnerships.

• Systems Security
• Operating Systems
• Software Protection
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Stijn Volckaert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Technology. Based at the Ghent and Aalst Campuses within the Distributed and Secure Software (DistriNet) research group, he serves as head of education for the OC Elektronica-ICT program across Brugge and Gent campuses while holding key roles in the Faculty Council and program committees. His research centers on systems security (software diversity, exploit mitigations, multi-variant execution), operating systems (kernel development, virtualization, fault-tolerance), and software protection (obfuscation, reverse engineering). This work develops practical security mechanisms that enhance software resilience without compromising performance, addressing critical vulnerabilities in memory-unsafe systems and privacy infrastructure. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent contributions to top security venues like USENIX Security and EuroSec, with dominant themes in multi-variant execution systems, memory safety for RISC-V architectures, and privacy vulnerabilities in location-based services. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with real-world implementation challenges, particularly in exploit mitigation and hardware-assisted security. Scientific awards: None listed. Volckaert actively supervises students including PhD candidate K. Dhondt (thesis on location-based privacy) and leads major research initiatives: Semi-Automated Techniques for Deterministic Behavior in MVX Environments (2024-2028) Efficient Memory Safety Mechanisms for RISC-V (2024-2028) RUSTiec: Rust Integration in IoT/Edge/Cloud (2022-2024) Tackling Safe Language Adoption Challenges (2022-2026) As core faculty in the DistriNet research group, he collaborates on international projects advancing secure software development practices with emphasis on practical deployment of security mechanisms in production environments.

Michael Franzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Security
• Systems
• Software Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Franz is a Distinguished Professor (academic rank: Professor) in the Department of Computer Science at the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California, Irvine, with a courtesy appointment as Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. He directs UCI's Secure Systems and Software Laboratory and is a Fellow of AAAS, ACM, IEEE, and IFIP. Franz earned his Dr. sc. techn. degree in Computer Science and Dipl. Informatik-Ing. ETH degree from ETH Zurich under advisor Niklaus Wirth. His research pioneers compiler and system-level techniques for software safety and performance, focusing on Security (multivariant execution, code randomization), Systems (JIT compilation, memory management), and Software Engineering (binary recompilation, attack surface reduction). Franz created foundational trace compilation technology adopted in Firefox's JavaScript engine and continues developing practical defenses against real-world exploits. Recent publications reveal escalating integration of machine learning in binary analysis (e.g., StackBERT) and hardware-assisted security (PKRU-Safe), with consistent output in top venues like USENIX Security and EuroSys. His work transitions from theoretical frameworks to deployed solutions, evidenced by patents and industry adoption. Scientific awards include: Fellow of AAAS (2019) Fellow of ACM Fellow of IEEE Inaugural Fellow of IFIP (2019) ACM Charles P. "Chuck" Thacker Breakthrough in Computing Award (2021) Humboldt Research Award (2018) UCI Innovator of the Year Award (2018) Best Paper Award at ACSAC 2024 SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award at ESEC/FSE 2023 Best Paper Award at EuroSys 2022 Test of Time Award at Dynamic Languages Symposium (2019) Franz has graduated 40 Ph.D. students as primary advisor and secured over $24 million in federal grants ($16M+ as sole PI), plus $1 million in industry gifts. His advisees hold key roles at Apple, Google, Meta, and Yonsei University, with Dokyung Song becoming an Assistant Professor there. The Secure Systems and Software Laboratory develops survivable execution environments (A8 MVX) and binary transformation tools (BinRec), bridging academic research with real-world impact like Firefox's TraceMonkey engine and compartmental memory management. Current projects focus on distributed multivariant execution and hybrid binary recompilation.

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Mobile Systems Security
• Wireless Systems Security
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Daniele Antonioli is an Assistant Professor in Digital Security at EURECOM, France. His research focuses on securing Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Mobile/Wireless Systems, Embedded/IoT devices, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). He specializes in applied cryptography and system-level security, addressing vulnerabilities in emerging technologies such as Bluetooth, FIDO2, and vehicular networks. Maintains a lab focused on reverse engineering, hardware-software co-analysis, and automated security testing frameworks. Developed tools like MiniCPS and CPSBot for CPS/IoT security research. Research interests include: - Bluetooth Exploitation : BIAS, KNOB, BLURtooth attacks. - Embedded Systems Security : E-Trojans, E-Spoofer, Breakmi. - Privacy-Preserving Systems : Decentralized contact tracing protocols. - IOT/IICS Threat Modeling : AttackDefense Framework. Publications highlight both technical contributions (e.g., SimProcess simulation framework) and practical impact (e.g., EmuOCPP for EV charging security). Recipient of Singaporean Presidential Graduate Fellowship (2015-2019) and ST Engineering Research Excellence Award (2017). Active in international collaborations, including EU-funded projects. Advises on CPSBot botnet simulation and FP-tracer browser fingerprinting detection systems. Engages in standardization efforts for secure industrial communication protocols.

Susan Myrdenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Service Marketing
• Sport Marketing
• Customer Loyalty
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Susan Myrden is a Professor of Marketing and the Dennis McConnell Professor of Business at the University of Maine – Maine Business School . Her teaching areas include Service Marketing and Sport Marketing. Ph.D., Saint Mary’s University (2013) M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2005) Dr. Myrden’s research spans Service Marketing , Sport Marketing , and Customer Loyalty , with a focus on digital health, workplace aggression, and employer branding. She explores how leadership strategies affect customer and employee relationships, and investigates behavioral health dynamics in sports contexts. Her recent publications analyze occupational health during crises, cultural drivers of health engagement , and digital transformation in sports leagues . Awards include the Faculty Mentor Impact Award (2024) and Carol B. Gilmore Memorial Service Award (2023) . Bangor Savings Bank/Lyndon Paul LoRusso Faculty Development Fund (2017) Faculty Research Fund – Summer Faculty Research Award (2017) Her work bridges marketing theory with public health and organizational behavior , emphasizing practical applications in both service industries and sports management.

Ashvin Goelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systems Software
• Cloud Computing
• Storage Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ashvin Goel is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto , where he leads research at the intersection of Operating Systems , Reliability Engineering , and Computer Security . His work focuses on ensuring software systems can withstand bugs and vulnerabilities, with publications in top venues like SOSP , OSDI , and FAST . He received his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Oregon Graduate Institute in 2003, with prior degrees from UCLA (MS) and IIT Kanpur (BS). Current research projects include runtime verification systems like Recon and intrusion recovery frameworks such as Taser , often in collaboration with Professor Angela Demke Brown. His team explores kernel instrumentation, file system consistency, and security recovery methods. NSERC Discovery Accelerator Award 2012 FAST Best Paper Award 2012 Google Faculty Research Award 2011 Netapp Faculty Award 2008 Ontario Early Researcher Award Professor Goel's recent publications address deterministic concurrency control, distributed graph mining, and storage system reliability. He teaches graduate courses in Dependable Software Systems and Distributed Systems , with prior course development in operating systems security and time-sensitive applications.

Michalis Polychronakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Malware Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michalis Polychronakis is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Stony Brook University. He received his BSc (2003), MSc (2005), and PhD (2009) degrees in Computer Science from the University of Crete, Greece, while working as a research assistant in the Distributed Computing Systems Lab at FORTH-ICS. Prior to joining Stony Brook, he was an associate research scientist at Columbia University. His research focuses on computer security, with particular emphasis on system security, network security, privacy, and anonymity. He has made significant contributions to memory safety, software vulnerabilities, malware analysis, and internet censorship measurement. His work spans both theoretical foundations and practical implementations, often resulting in open-source tools that advance the state of the art in security research. Polychronakis's recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward addressing modern security challenges in cloud environments, container security, and privacy-preserving technologies. His research increasingly focuses on memory safety issues, with multiple papers on protecting against memory corruption vulnerabilities. He has also made substantial contributions to understanding and measuring internet censorship systems, particularly China's Great Firewall. His work often combines static and dynamic analysis techniques to develop practical security solutions. Best Paper Award, 6th International Conference on Malicious and Unwanted Software (MALWARE), 2011 Best Student Paper Award, 14th Information Security Conference (ISC), 2011 Most Influential DIMVA Paper 2004-2008 Award 1st place winner, NYU CSAW 2014 Applied Research Competition 1st place winner, NYU CSAW 2013 Applied Research Competition Professor Polychronakis actively mentors graduate students through the MS Project course (CSE523/524) and has served as advisor for numerous PhD and Master's students. His research has been supported by various grants, though specific details aren't provided in the available documentation. He teaches advanced security courses including Offensive Security (CSE 363), Network Security (CSE 508), and System Security (CSE 509), emphasizing hands-on experience with real-world security challenges.

Alex Orailogluمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electronic Design Automation
• VLSI Test
• Fault-Tolerant ICs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Orailoglu is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), since 1987. He leads the Reliable System Synthesis Group and specializes in Electronic Design Automation, VLSI Test, and Synthesis of Fault-Tolerant ICs. His work has produced over 80 publications and has advised 6 Ph.D. and 2 M.S. students. Education: S.B. in Applied Mathematics (Harvard University, 1977) M.S. in Computer Science (University of Illinois, Urbana, 1979) Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Illinois, Urbana, 1983) Research focuses on hardware security, VLSI testing, and neural network robustness. His recent work includes logic obfuscation techniques to counter reverse engineering and methods for enhancing DNN fault tolerance. Professional involvement includes roles as General Chair, Program Chair, and Steering Committee member for conferences like IEEE VLSI Test Symposium and High-Level Design Validation Workshops. He has secured funding from the National Science Foundation, Intel, and other industry partners. Advising & Grants: Current advising includes 6 Ph.D. and 2 M.S. students. Notable sponsored research includes collaborations with NASA, NATO, and major tech firms like Agilent and Hewlett-Packard. Labs: Directs the Reliable System Synthesis Group (RSS Group) at UCSD, focusing on secure hardware design and embedded systems.

Yuval Yaromمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Security
• Cryptography
• Microarchitectural Attacks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yuval Yarom is a Professor and Head of the Chair of Computer Security at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Computer Science. His research specializes in hardware security vulnerabilities, including microarchitectural attacks (e.g., Spectre, Rowhammer), cryptographic side channels, and GPU security exploits. He leads major initiatives like the DFG Excellence Cluster CASA and the EU Marie Curie Network QSI. Research focuses on: Microarchitectural attack vectors (cache timing, speculative execution) Automated security tools for cryptographic implementations Hardware-assisted cryptanalysis and mitigation design Cross-layer vulnerabilities in CPUs/GPUs Recent publications (2023-2025) show strong emphasis on: Practical attacks exploiting CPU/DRAM weaknesses (e.g., Apple M3 vulnerabilities, ECC memory failures) Automated countermeasures for cryptographic leakage Novel browser/GPU-based side channels Verified compilation for secure hardware Supervised 14+ PhD students including Önder Askin, Elena Kirshanova, and Andre Esser. Affiliations include Horst Görtz Institute (HGI), IACR, and Bochum's IT Security Association (BITSI).