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Stanislaw Jareckiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• Distributed Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stanislaw Jarecki is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He joined UCI in 2003 after earning his Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT in 2001 under Prof. Shafi Goldwasser. His research focuses on applied and distributed cryptography, with significant contributions to threshold cryptography, secure computation, and password-authenticated key exchange (PAKE) protocols such as OPAQUE, which secures 2 billion WhatsApp users. He also worked at Intertrust’s StarLab and Stanford’s applied cryptography group under Prof. Dan Boneh. Education: Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001. Research Interests: Distributed cryptography, secure multi-party computation, privacy-preserving protocols, threshold security, blockchain applications, and efficient cryptographic primitives. His work emphasizes practical solutions for real-world systems, including protocols resilient to server compromises and scalable encryption methods. Awards: 2023 IACR Fellow for contributions to distributed cryptography and efficient secure computation. Advising and Grants: Jarecki’s research has been supported by grants including NSF SaTC programs. He advises students on cryptographic protocol design and security mechanisms. His work on OPAQUE and CHIC protocols exemplifies his focus on bridging theoretical cryptography with practical implementation. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group focused on applied cryptography and security within ICS at UCI, collaborating on projects like secure computation, privacy-preserving data processing, and cryptographic protocol development.

• Systems and Network Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angelos D. Keromytis is the John H. Weitnauer, Jr. Endowed Chair Professor and Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering , Georgia Institute of Technology . He is a globally recognized leader in systems and network security and applied cryptography , with over 250 publications and 67 issued US patents. He is an elected Fellow of both the IEEE and ACM, and previously served as a Program Manager at DARPA and Program Director at NSF. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Pennsylvania (2001) M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Pennsylvania (1997) B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Crete, Greece (1996) Research Interests: Dr. Keromytis's research spans a broad spectrum of cybersecurity topics, including: Systems and Network Security : He has led foundational work in secure systems design, intrusion detection, and network anomaly detection. Applied Cryptography : His work includes cryptographic protocols, secure communications, and privacy-preserving systems. Hardware and Side-Channel Security : He has pioneered techniques for detecting hardware Trojans using electromagnetic side-channels. Cloud and IoT Security : He has developed novel approaches to securing cloud services and IoT devices. Software Security : His work includes defenses against malware, return-oriented programming (ROP), and automated software patching. Scientific Awards: John H. Weitnauer, Jr. Endowed Chair Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar IEEE Fellow (2018) ACM Fellow (2017) ACM Distinguished Scientist (2012) DARPA Superior Public Service Medal DARPA Results Matter Award Advising and Grants: Dr. Keromytis has advised over 30 Ph.D. students and numerous postdocs. He has secured over $35M in research funding from agencies like DARPA, NSF, IARPA, ONR, and AFRL. His recent grants include: DARPA SMOKE : $22.7M for "Antikythera" cybersecurity framework NSF SaTC : $1.2M for mobile network anti-tracking architecture DARPA CHASE : $1.7M for network abuse behavioral engine DARPA OPS-5G : $7.3M for large-scale adversary defense ONR : $4.4M for dormant hardware Trojan detection Labs and Teams: He co-founded and co-directs the Center for Cyber Operations Enquiry and Unconventional Sensing (COEUS) at Georgia Tech. Previously, he founded and directed the Network Security Lab (NSL) at Columbia University, which produced foundational research in network security, intrusion detection, and software protection.

Ryan Koمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Data Provenance
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ryan Ko is a leading academic in Cyber Security at the University of Queensland (UQ), serving as Chair and Director of the UQ Cyber Research Centre, Director of Research at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and a member of UQ's Academic Board. He holds a BEng (Computer Engineering) and PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research focuses on data provenance, industrial control systems (ICS) security, privacy-preserving technologies, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Ko has pioneered initiatives such as the UQ Cyber Centre, interdisciplinary cybersecurity education programs (MCyber, PGDipCyber), and the Oceania Cybersecurity Challenge. He has attracted over AUD 20 million in competitive grants as lead investigator, including the NZ$12.2M STRATUS project. Ko’s work spans industry and policy, including advisory roles with INTERPOL, governments, and NGOs. He has authored over 100 publications, contributed to ISO standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 21878), and co-founded cybersecurity startups. Awards include Fellowships from the Australian Computer Society and Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the CSA Ron Knode Service Award. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) (Hons.), Nanyang Technological University (2005) PhD in Computer Science, Nanyang Technological University (2011) Awards: Fellow, Australian Computer Society (2016) Fellow, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2020) Young Professional Award, Singapore Government (2018) Grants & Leadership: AUD 20M+ lead investigator grants; NZ$12.2M STRATUS project (2014–2018) Established UQ Cyber Centre (2019) and NZ’s first cybersecurity graduate program (2012) His research emphasizes returning data control to users, with applications in agriculture, energy, and critical infrastructure. Ko’s contributions include patents, open-source tools (e.g., Kali Linux), and frameworks like TrustCloud for cloud accountability.

Shrirang Mareمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Security and Privacy
• Usable Security
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shrirang Mare is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Western Washington University (WWU), focusing on computer security and privacy with emphasis on usable security solutions for diverse user groups including low-literate individuals, the elderly, and cross-cultural populations. His research bridges human-computer interaction and cyber-physical systems to create accessible security mechanisms for emerging technologies. His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from Dartmouth College (2016), where his dissertation on seamless authentication for ubiquitous devices established his research trajectory. Dr. Mare's research interests encompass security and privacy, human-computer interaction, and cyber-physical systems, with specialized focus on security for low-literate users and developing regions. His work consistently addresses real-world applicability through field studies in countries like India and Pakistan, examining mobile payment systems, SMS fraud, and smart home privacy challenges. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals a dominant trend in wearable-based authentication systems (wristbands for desktops/smartphones) and privacy solutions for consumer IoT, particularly smart homes. His research uniquely combines technical security mechanisms with deep user-centered design principles, often targeting underserved populations in developing regions. No scientific awards or fellowships were mentioned in the provided documentation. Teaching responsibilities include Privacy Enhancing Technologies, Object Oriented Design, and Data Structures at WWU, with prior guest lectures at UC Berkeley and the University of Washington; no current advisees or grant funding details were specified. Dr. Mare operates within the Computer Science Department at WWU but no dedicated research lab or team structure was referenced in the source materials.

Smita Ghoshمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Network Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Algorithm Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Smita Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Santa Clara University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on social network analysis, algorithms for information diffusion, and applications in cybersecurity, disaster management, and machine learning. She holds a B.Tech. from the West Bengal University of Technology, India, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Dallas. Her work addresses challenges in rumor containment, clickbait detection, and optimizing network models for social media content analysis. Recent publications include studies on hypergraph-based solutions for rumor blocking and stochastic models for emergency response in social networks. She also explores cross-modal topic modeling for enhancing content detection algorithms. Notable contributions include developing data-driven strategies for identifying hate speech spreaders and improving wildfire severity predictions using environmental features. Her research bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications in public health, education, and disaster management. Her academic contributions include organizing conference proceedings like the 18th International Conference on Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management (AAIM 2024). She actively contributes to educational initiatives such as the Classroute project, creating multilingual educational content for Punjabi and Urdu speakers.

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy-enhancing technologies
• Payment system security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Steven J. Murdoch is a leading figure in cybersecurity and privacy-enhancing technologies at the Department of Computer Science , University College London . His work bridges computer science and law, focusing on payment system security, electronic evidence reliability, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Head of Information Security Research Group at UCL (2022–present) Director at Open Rights Group (2022–present) Research spans payment security , privacy protocols , and legal implications of computer evidence . Key contributions include analyzing EMV protocol flaws, designing secure authentication mechanisms, and improving Tor's anonymity. Publications cover privacy-preserving federated learning , time-lock puzzles , and malware ecosystem analysis Awards include Fellowships from the Institution of Engineering & Technology and British Computer Society , and a Royal Society University Research Fellowship . Teaches COMP0055 Computer Security II and COMP0061 Privacy Enhancing Technologies at UCL

Hassan Khanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Security
• Applied Machine Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hassan Khan is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph's School of Computer Science, with research spanning security, systems, and human-computer interaction (HCI). He is a member of the Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI). Research Interests: His work focuses on improving AI-driven mobile security systems through human-in-the-loop evaluations, addressing vulnerabilities in continuous authentication, shoulder surfing, and privacy in enterprise/repair settings. He explores how users interact with security mechanisms and designs interfaces to enhance usability. Scientific Recognition: He has received the NSERC Early Career Researcher Award and a NSERC Discovery Grant, with media coverage in outlets like Time Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and New Scientist. Teaching: Khan teaches courses such as Computer Security Foundations and Advanced Penetration Testing, emphasizing practical cybersecurity and AI systems architecture.

Gunes Acarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Web Security
• Privacy
• Online Tracking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Güneş Acar is a tenured Assistant Professor in the Digital Security group at Radboud University's Faculty of Science. He is also affiliated with iHub, Radboud's interdisciplinary research hub on digitalization and society. His research focuses on security and privacy threats from websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices, with special emphasis on online tracking mechanisms, anonymous communication networks like Tor, and deceptive design patterns. Dr. Acar completed his PhD at KU Leuven under the supervision of Claudia Diaz and Bart Preneel. Prior to joining Radboud University, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at KU Leuven's COSIC group and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy. His research spans web security, privacy, online tracking, IoT security, Tor network analysis, and dark patterns. He investigates how websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices compromise user privacy through various tracking mechanisms and deceptive interface designs. His work combines large-scale measurements with user studies to understand both technical vulnerabilities and their real-world impact on users. Dr. Acar's publications reveal an evolving research trajectory from foundational web tracking mechanisms to increasingly sophisticated privacy threats. His work has expanded from browser fingerprinting to IoT privacy, children's online safety, and manipulative design patterns in subscription interfaces. A consistent theme across his research is the examination of how third-party trackers operate and circumvent privacy protections. 2022 CNIL-Inria Award for Privacy Protection (for Leaky Forms paper) Top Reviewer Award, Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (2022) Future of Privacy Forum's Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award (2020) Runner-up for multiple Caspar Bowden Awards for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies Dutch Research Council (NWO) Vidi Grant (2025-2030) for "A Web Security and Privacy Observatory" Dr. Acar actively supervises PhD students including Zahra Moti, Tim Vlummens, and Luqman Zagi, with Asuman Senol recently completing her PhD in 2024. He has secured significant research funding including the NWO Vidi Grant and a project grant from armasuisse for the Mobile Web Inspector project. His research has influenced policy discussions with organizations including the OECD, US Federal Trade Commission, and European consumer protection authorities. As part of the Digital Security group at Radboud University, Dr. Acar contributes to a vibrant research ecosystem focused on practical security and privacy solutions. His work bridges technical security research with human-centered perspectives, often collaborating across disciplines to address complex privacy challenges in real-world contexts.

Mike Rosulekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Secure Multi-Party Computation
• Private Set Intersection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Rosulek is a Professor at Oregon State University's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is a leading expert in cryptographic protocols for secure computation, with a focus on practical applications of garbled circuits, oblivious transfer, and private set intersection. His work bridges theoretical and applied cryptography, and he has authored the textbook The Joy of Cryptography , set for a revised print edition by MIT Press in December 2025. Research Interests Secure Multi-Party Computation Garbled Circuit Optimization Private Set Intersection Malicious Adversary Resistance Cryptographic Primitives Post-Quantum Security Rosulek has mentored numerous PhD and Master's students, including Ni Trieu , Lawrence Roy , and Jaspal Singh . His research is supported by grants from the NSF, Google, and Visa Research. Notable achievements include best paper honorable mentions at Crypto 2021 and the development of the first practical garbled neural networks. Scientific Awards NSF CAREER Award Google Faculty Research Award Visa Research Faculty Award Rosulek actively contributes to the cryptographic community through program committee roles at top conferences and co-organizing workshops like CFAIL. He also maintains an annotated bibliography of secure computation research and provides mentorship materials for graduate students.

Riad S. Wahbyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cryptography
• Blockchain Security
• Secure Hardware Systems
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Riad S. Wahby is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. His work focuses on designing secure hardware and software systems, with recent emphasis on cryptographic proof systems. He actively mentors PhD students and collaborates across disciplines in cybersecurity, blockchain, and formal verification. PhD in Computer Science, Stanford University MEng in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology SB in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wahby's research spans cryptography , blockchain security , zero-knowledge proofs , and secure hardware-software co-design . His work addresses challenges in verifiable computation, privacy-preserving protocols, and hardware subversion resistance. Recent publications reveal trends in zero-knowledge proof systems (SNARKs, MPC), blockchain security (anonymous blocklisting, decentralized auctions), and hardware-crypto integration (weird machines, verifiable ASICs). Technical focus areas include formal verification, side-channel analysis, and cryptographic compilers. Distinguished Student Paper Award, IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy (Oakland16), 2016 Best Paper Award, USENIX Annual Technical Conference (ATC18), 2018 Wahby collaborates with researchers across institutions and industries, including Dan Boneh at Stanford, Mike Walfish at NYU, and Silicon Labs in industrial roles. His CyLab affiliations connect him to over $400K in seed funding opportunities and blockchain initiatives at CMU.

Jiang Hongboمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed systems
• Mobile computing
• Smart sensing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hongbo Jiang is a Distinguished Professor and Vice Dean of the College of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at Hunan University, China. He holds concurrent roles as Director of the Trusted Systems and Networking Key Laboratory of Hunan Province and Director of the Hunan International Technical Cooperation Base for High-Performance Computing and Distributed Systems. His academic journey includes tenures as a Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Hong Kong Scholar Research Fellow at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Case Western Reserve University, 2008), B.S./M.S. in Mathematics (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2002). Research Interests: Distributed systems, mobile computing, smart sensing, wireless networks, IoT, and edge computing. Ongoing projects include mobile/wireless applications, data science in IoT, and edge computing platforms. His work emphasizes practical implementations such as DriverSonar for driving safety and SmileAuth for biometric authentication. Key Achievements: Elected Member of Academia Europaea (2022), Fellow of AAIA, IET, and BCS. Notable awards include the Wu Wenjun Science and Technology Award (2020) and multiple best paper recognitions. Over 100+ publications in top venues like ACM MobiCom, IEEE/ACM Transactions. Professional Contributions: Editorial roles across 8+ journals including IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks. Conference leadership includes co-founding ACM TURC and EAI ICECI. Active in technical committees for INFOCOM, MOBIHOC, and ICDCS. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups focused on networking, IoT, and edge computing. Current openings for PhD/MSc students and PostDoc researchers with strong mathematical and systems backgrounds.

Santosh S. Vempalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithms
• Convex Geometry
• High-Dimensional Sampling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Santosh S. Vempala is the Frederick P. Storey II Chair and Professor of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Computing with joint appointments in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) and the School of Mathematics. He teaches courses including CS6150: Computing for Good (C4G) and CS6550/CS8803DAA: Continuous Algorithms: Optimization and Sampling. His research spans multiple interconnected domains: Algorithmic convex geometry and high-dimensional sampling Continuous optimization methods Computational models of brain function Randomized algorithms with applications to machine learning Vempala's recent publications reveal a strong focus on developing efficient algorithms for high-dimensional problems, particularly logconcave sampling and convex body integration. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in optimization and neuroscience, with increasing attention to the intersection of theoretical frameworks and brain computation models through his collaboration with Christos Papadimitriou. He leads the Computing for Good (C4G) initiative which applies computational approaches to social challenges, including projects like Safe and Easy Passwords!, LifeNet, C4G BLIS, and Shelter-to-Home that address problems in resource-constrained settings. Vempala currently advises PhD students Xinyuan Cao, Mirabel Reid, Max Dabagia, and Yunbum Kook, and has authored influential books including 'Spectral Algorithms' and 'The Random Projection Method' that have shaped research in algorithmic convex geometry. His tutorials at major conferences, including STOC 2015 on 'Sampling and Volume Computation in High Dimension' and FOCS 2020 on 'Computation in the Brain,' demonstrate his leadership in connecting theoretical computer science with broader scientific challenges.

• Security and Privacy
• Active Cyber Defense
• Security Analytics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

J. Haadi Jafarian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, where he leads the Active Cyber and Infrastructure Defense (ACID) Lab. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 2017. Research Interests: Active Cyber Defense (Moving Target Defense, Cyber Deception) Big Data Analytics for Cyber Threat Intelligence Security for Cyber-Physical Systems & Critical Infrastructures Cyber Resilience and Automation Recent Publications highlight innovations in traffic obfuscation, adversarial machine learning, and deception-based threat detection. His work spans network security, cybersecurity analytics, and scalable defense frameworks. Teaching includes: CSCI 4743/5743: Cyber and Infrastructure Defense (Fall 2023) CSCI 4742/5742: Cyber Programming and Analysis (Spring 2023) CSCI 4741: Cybersecurity Principles (Spring 2022) CSCI 4800: Web Application Development (Spring 2021) CSCI 3761: Computer Networks (Spring 2020) Labs & Teams: The ACID Lab focuses on developing proactive cyber defense strategies, including moving target defense, deception techniques, and security analytics for critical infrastructure.

Gurjot Singhمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cybersecurity
• Aviation Network Security
• Secure Communications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gurjot Singh is a Research Fellow at the Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA) at Linköping University, Sweden. His research focuses on cybersecurity in aviation systems, next-generation communication networks, and industrial IoT security. He collaborates with prominent researchers like Andrei Gurtov and Suleman Khan, contributing to projects such as SEC-AIRSPACE and Post Quantum Secure Handover Mechanisms. His work spans vulnerability assessments, secure protocol design, and post-quantum cryptography applications. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his research aligns with advanced cybersecurity and network engineering domains. Key research interests include aviation cyber risk assessment, secure data link communications, and privacy-preserving authentication mechanisms for IoT and industrial environments. Publications emphasize cybersecurity challenges in aviation, industrial networks, and IoT, with recent work addressing quantum-resistant protocols and drone remote identification security. Collaborations include contributions to conferences like NordSec and AIAA DATC. He is affiliated with the cybersecurity lab at LiU, supporting educational programs like Digital4Business, which integrates AI and cybersecurity expertise. His role in the Database and Information Techniques (ADIT) division highlights involvement in interdisciplinary research groups.

Ioanna Kantzavelouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cybersecurity
• Intrusion Detection
• Game Theoretic Approaches
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ioanna Kantzavelou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica. She leads the INSSec Research Group, focusing on Information, Networks, and Systems Security. Her expertise spans Cybersecurity, Game Theoretic approaches in Intrusion Detection, and Critical Infrastructure Protection. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of the Aegean (2011), an M.Sc. from University College Dublin (1994), and a B.Sc. from the Technological Educational Institution of Athens (1991). Education: Ph.D. in Intrusion Detection with Game Theoretic Approaches – University of the Aegean (2011) M.Sc. in Computer Security – University College Dublin (1994) B.Sc. in Informatics – TEI of Athens (1991) Research Interests: Intrusion Detection in IoT/Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and Cyber-Physical Systems Cyber Ranges for Education and Research Cybersecurity for Merchant Shipping and Critical Infrastructures Hybrid Threats, Cyberterrorism, and Cyberwarfare Digital Forensics and Blockchain-Based Authentication Systems Her work includes over 30 peer-reviewed publications, three books, and contributions to R&D projects funded by the Greek government, EU, and Irish government. She actively reviews for IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer journals, and is a member of ACM, IEEE Computer Society, and the Greek Computer Society. Grants & Collaborations: EU-funded projects on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Greek government grants for Cyber Ranges and IoT Security Labs/Teams: Head of the INSSec Research Group, collaborating with industry partners on Cybersecurity solutions for maritime and industrial sectors.