جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Euijin Chooمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data-driven Cybersecurity
• Big Data Analytics
• Graph Mining
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Euijin (Alley) Choo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in data-driven cybersecurity and big data analytics. Her research focuses on AI-based cybersecurity solutions, anomaly detection in network traffic, and adversarial attacks on federated learning systems. She holds a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University and has held roles at Qatar Computing Research Institute, Korea University, and the University of Missouri-Rolla. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, North Carolina State University (2015) M.S., Computer Science & Engineering, Korea University (2008) B.S. Dual Degree in Computer Science & Mathematics, Korea University (2006) Research Interests: Security and big data analysis intersections Federated learning security and privacy Anomaly detection in network logs and enterprise systems Malware/phishing detection using graph inference AI-driven threat intelligence aggregation Recent Grants: Mitacs Accelerate Program Grant: Fraud Detection in Financial Graphs ($60,000, 2025) National CyberSecurity Consortium Grant: IntruderInsight ($2M, 2025-2027) NSERC Discovery Grant: Threat Detection Framework ($180,000, 2025-2031) Awards: Best Paper Award at DBSEC 2015 NSERC Early Career Researcher Award (2025) Provost Fellowship (NC State, 2009-2010) Labs/Teams: Leads the Data-driven Network and Cyber Security (DANS) Lab, focusing on federated learning defenses, compromised entity detection, and malicious domain analysis.

Kora DeBeckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Substance Use
• Drug Policy
• Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kora DeBeck is a Distinguished Professor of Substance Use and Drug Policy in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University, a CIHR Applied Public Health Chair, and Dorothy Killam Fellow. She is also a Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Principal Investigator of the At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS), a longitudinal cohort tracking over 1,200 street-involved youth. Her research focuses on substance use policy, health services for marginalized populations, and the structural drivers of drug-related harms. She has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles challenging ineffective drug enforcement models and advocating for policy reforms. Recent publications analyze trends in opioid use, harm reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic, drug decriminalization, and youth-focused interventions. Her work consistently addresses social inequities through data-driven approaches to the toxic drug crisis. CIHR Applied Public Health Chair Dorothy Killam Fellow Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Award Distinguished SFU Professorship She has secured over $50 million in research funding, including $21M as principal investigator for ARYS. Her lab collaborates with healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers to translate research into practice.

Rainer Böhmeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Steganography and steganalysis
• Digital forensics
• Privacy-enhancing technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Rainer Böhme is a prominent academic in the field of IT security and privacy at the University of Münster's School of Business and Economics, Department of Information Systems. He also holds a professorship for Security and Privacy at the University of Innsbruck's Institute of Computer Science. His research spans multiple dimensions of digital security, with particular expertise in steganography, digital forensics, privacy-enhancing technologies, and the economic aspects of cybersecurity. Dr. Böhme earned his Doctoral Degree from TU Dresden's Faculty of Computer Science in 2008, following studies in Communications, Economics and Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden and Université Paris XII. His academic journey includes positions as Assistant Professor at the University of Münster (2010-2015), Postdoctoral Fellow at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley (2009-2010), and Scientific Staff at TU Dresden's Chair of Privacy and Data Security. His research interests focus on steganography and steganalysis, digital forensics, privacy-enhancing technologies, security and usability, economic and behavioral aspects of information privacy, virtual currencies, and the economics of information security. His work bridges technical security mechanisms with economic and behavioral considerations, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to cybersecurity challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward the economics of security, particularly regarding blockchain technologies, cryptocurrency, and privacy valuation. His work increasingly examines the intersection of technical security mechanisms with market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and user behavior. The research spans theoretical game-theoretic models, empirical studies of user behavior, and practical applications in digital forensics and privacy protection. Program Co-Chair, Financial Cryptography and Data Security (2015) Program Co-Chair, New Security Paradigms Workshop (NSPW) (2015) General Chair, 8th International Conference on IT Security Incident Management & IT Forensics (2014) Organizer and Program Co-Chair, 1st Workshop on Bitcoin Research (2014) Associate Editor, Electronic Commerce Research (since 2013) Associate Editor, EURASIP Journal on Information Security (since 2013) Professor Böhme has supervised multiple Master's theses in Information Systems, including work on static code analysis for smart contracts, remote maintenance protocol security, and application protection requirements in retail banking. His research is supported by significant grants from the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, the DFG, and the EU FP7 program, with projects focusing on digital forensics, privacy-enhancing technologies, and cryptocurrency crime prevention. He leads the IT Security Research Group at the University of Münster, which investigates theoretical and applied aspects of information security with particular emphasis on the economic dimensions of security decisions.

Arvind Narayananمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• AI Policy
• Societal Impact of Digital Technologies
• Fairness in Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Arvind Narayanan is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP). His research focuses on the societal impact of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, with emphasis on policy implications, fairness, and privacy. He leads interdisciplinary efforts connecting technical research with real-world policy challenges. Dr. Narayanan earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin in 2009. His academic journey has established him as a leading voice in the critical examination of AI systems and their societal consequences. Narayanan's research spans multiple domains where technology intersects with society. His work on AI includes critical analysis of AI capabilities versus marketing claims (AI Snake Oil), fairness in machine learning systems, and the reproducibility crisis in ML-based science. In privacy research, he led the Princeton Web Transparency and Accountability Project which uncovered how companies track users online, developing the OpenWPM tool used in over 100 studies. His early work demonstrated fundamental limits of de-identification techniques and how machine learning reflects cultural stereotypes. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on demystifying AI capabilities while identifying genuine opportunities and risks. Narayanan's work bridges technical computer science with policy relevance, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based approaches to AI governance. His research increasingly addresses the limitations of prediction systems, the challenges of evaluating AI systems, and the need for transparency in foundation models. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Privacy Enhancing Technologies Award (twice recipient) Privacy Papers for Policy Makers Award (three-time recipient) TIME's inaugural list of 100 most influential people in AI 2025 Graduate Mentoring Award Narayanan is recognized as an exceptional mentor, receiving Princeton's Graduate Mentoring Award in 2025. His policy engagement extends to congressional testimony, advisory roles, and frequent media commentary. He has secured significant research funding supporting his work on web transparency, AI policy, and cryptocurrency analysis. His research group has produced influential tools like OpenWPM for web privacy studies and contributed to foundational textbooks on cryptocurrencies and fairness in machine learning. At Princeton, Narayanan leads the Web Transparency and Accountability Project, a major research initiative that has conducted large-scale measurements of online tracking across millions of websites. He also co-founded and directs the CITP's AI Policy Initiative, which brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to address pressing AI governance questions. His work frequently involves collaboration with social scientists, legal scholars, and policymakers to develop practical solutions to technology governance challenges.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
• Active Learning Classrooms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maher Elshakankiri is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Ain Shams University (Egypt), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Regina. His research focuses on IoT, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), and pedagogical integration of technology and gaming. He has supervised over 100 student projects and authored a book on WSNs. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt M.Eng., B.Eng. in Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Regina, Canada Research Interests: IoT in healthcare, agriculture, and sports Active learning classrooms and technology in education Wireless communication protocols (V2V, UAV, RFID) Leadership & Grants: Director, Bachelor of Information (BI) Program (2024–present) Coordinator, Information Systems and Design (ISD) Concentration (2023) SSHRC Grant: 'Gaming in teaching towards a more inclusive class' (2022–2023) Professional Activities: Member, SCC IoT & Digital Twins Standards Committee Reviewer for journals including Wireless Networks , Telematics and Informatics , and Computational Intelligence Technical Program Committee member at multiple conferences Teaching: Courses include INF1340 (Programming for Data Science), INF1005/1006 (IoT Workshops), and INF452 (Information Design Coding).

Monika Henzingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithms
• Data Structures
• Dynamic Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Monika Henzinger is Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), heading the research group of Theory and Applications of Algorithms. She also serves as Vice President for Technology Transfer at ISTA since 2024. Previously, she held professorships at the University of Vienna (2009-2023) and EPFL, Switzerland (2005-2009), was Director of Research at Google (1999-2005), and served as Assistant Professor at Cornell University. Professor Henzinger's research centers on efficient algorithms and data structures with three main thrusts. First, she investigates dynamic settings where program inputs are repeatedly updated, seeking solutions faster than restarting computations. Second, she develops privacy-preserving algorithms that add minimal noise to protect input data while maintaining efficiency. Third, she translates theoretically optimal algorithms into practical implementations for dynamically changing inputs. Her work consistently addresses resource conservation in data processing, particularly computing time and memory space, while exploring the theoretical limits of possible savings. Henzinger's recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong trends in dynamic algorithms, differential privacy, and graph theory. Her research consistently bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications, focusing on algorithms that adapt to changing inputs while preserving computational efficiency and data privacy. She has made significant contributions to problems like dynamic matching, minimum cut computation, and privacy-preserving data analysis across various domains. Professor Henzinger has received numerous prestigious awards and honors: Wittgenstein Award (2021) Two ERC Advanced Grants (2014, 2021) Carus Medal of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2019) SIGIR Test of Time Award Fellow of the Association of Computing Machinery (2016) Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2017) CAREER Development Award of the National Science Foundation Best paper Award at the Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (2024) Professor Henzinger currently advises PhD students Bardiya Aryanfard, Antoine El-Hayek, and Roodabeh Safavi Hemami, along with postdocs Anamay Chaturvedi and Niklas Hahn. Her research is supported by multiple significant grants including an ERC Advanced Grant for 'Design and Evaluation of Modern, Fully Dynamic Data Structures,' the FWF Wittgenstein Prize, and the WEAVE Project on 'Static and dynamic hierarchical graph decompositions.' She also serves as Principal Investigator for the FWF project 'Fast algorithms for a reactive network layer,' providing substantial funding for her innovative work in algorithms and data structures. Professor Henzinger leads the Theory and Applications of Algorithms research group at ISTA, which focuses on developing practical algorithms for dynamic environments. Her team investigates resource conservation in data processing, specializing in dynamic algorithms that efficiently handle changing inputs, privacy-preserving algorithms that minimize noise while protecting data, and translating theoretical algorithms into practical implementations. The group maintains a strong presence in theoretical computer science through regular publications in top conferences and journals, and collaborates extensively with institutions worldwide to advance algorithmic research.

Rong Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mobile computing
• Wireless networking
• Cyber physical systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rong Zheng is a Professor in the Department of Computing and Software and a member of the School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University, Canada. She holds a Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Mobile Computing and serves as Acting Chair of the Computing and Software department from July to December 2025. She is also an Associate Member of the Electrical & Computer Engineering department. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA Master of Engineering (thesis) in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Dr. Zheng's research lies at the intersection of mobile computing, wireless networking, and machine learning, with a strong focus on applications for aging populations. She directs the NSERC Smart Mobility for the Aging Population CREATE program. Her work encompasses sensor development, wireless network design, and mobile data analytics to address real-world challenges in healthcare, mobility, and data center monitoring. She has developed innovative solutions like the MacQuest campus navigation app and has captured first prize in indoor localization competitions. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward applying wireless sensing technologies (particularly acoustic, Wi-Fi, and mmWave) to health monitoring and mobility assessment for older adults. There's a strong emphasis on developing efficient edge computing solutions that can process data in real-time on resource-constrained devices, as exemplified by her TeamNet framework for collaborative inference on the edge. Her work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications that have social impact. Scientific Awards: Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Mobile Computing US National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2006) Joseph Ip Distinguished Engineering Fellow (2015-2018) Dr. Zheng leads the Wireless System Research Group (WiSeR) at McMaster University, which has secured significant funding including a $1.65M NSERC CREATE grant for smart mobility research for older adults. Her research has been supported by multiple funding agencies including NSERC, NSF, UH GEAR, and DURIP. She actively mentors graduate students and has developed specialized courses including CAS 772 (Mobile Data Analytics) and CAS 781 (Mobility in the Aging Population). The WiSeR group conducts impactful research on communication, networking, and data analytics issues in Cyber Physical Systems, with applications spanning healthcare, smart infrastructure, and data center monitoring. Their work on data center infrastructure monitoring networks has been featured in EurekAlert and Data Center Dynamics, and they've made significant contributions to indoor localization technology.

Rida Khatounمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• Cloud Computing Security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rida Khatoun is a Professor in Cybersecurity at the Computer Sciences and Networks (Infres) Department at Télécom Paris. He holds a M.Sc. in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. from the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), France, awarded in 2004 and 2008, respectively. His research focuses on cybersecurity in networks, including cloud computing security, IoT security, vehicular networks security, intrusion detection systems, and blockchain technology. He has taught at Telecom Paris since 2014, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) since 2016, and other institutions in China and France since 2005. His work spans theoretical frameworks and practical solutions for network security challenges. Key research areas include DDoS attack detection, vehicular communication security, and cryptographic protocols. He leads the Cybersecurity and Cryptography (C²) research team and is affiliated with the Laboratoire Traitement et Communication de l'Information (LTCI). His contributions include developing secure routing protocols (e.g., ASROP), statistical trust systems in wireless networks, and blockchain-based authentication for IoT. He has authored over 115 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings, with recent work addressing vehicular platooning security, TLS handshake optimization for C-ITS, and machine learning for cyberbullying detection. Rida’s academic activities include teaching courses on network security protocols, wireless network fundamentals, and QoS mechanisms. He collaborates internationally, contributing to smart city cybersecurity architectures and 6G programmable communications. His research emphasizes practical cybersecurity solutions for emerging technologies, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats in vehicular, IoT, and cloud environments.

Alessandro Chiesaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cryptography
• Complexity Theory
• Computer Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Chiesa is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences, holding positions across multiple departments including Computer Security (COMPSEC), SSC, SIN, and EDIC. His office is located at BC 245 in Building BC, Station 14, Lausanne, Switzerland. Chiesa's research spans cryptography, complexity theory, and computer security, with particular focus on the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of cryptographic proofs that are short and easy to verify. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications, especially in blockchain technology and privacy-preserving systems. He has made significant contributions to zero-knowledge proof systems, including zkSNARKs, and their applications in cryptocurrency. His publications reveal a strong focus on cryptographic protocols, with particular emphasis on privacy-preserving technologies. The analysis of his articles shows consistent work in applying mathematical foundations to practical security problems, especially in the domain of blockchain and digital currencies. His research demonstrates expertise in both theoretical aspects of cryptography and their implementation in real systems. IEEE SP Test-of-Time Award (2024) Sloan Research Fellowship (2021) Okawa Foundation Research Grant (2020) Google Faculty Research Awards (2018 and 2017) MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 list (2018) Chiesa has supervised multiple PhD students including Di Zijing, Fenzi Giacomo, Guan Ziyi, Knabenhans Christian Louis, Manzur Ignacio, Weissenberg Guy, and Zheng Yuxi. His teaching includes Algorithms I, Foundations of Probabilistic Proofs, and Lattice-based Cryptography. He co-founded Zcash and StarkWare Industries, translating his theoretical research into practical applications that have significantly impacted the cryptocurrency space.

Kristofer S.J. Pisterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Control Systems
• Robotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kristofer Pister is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He co-directs the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC) and the Ubiquitous Swarm Lab. His career spans groundbreaking innovations in Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Control Systems, and Low-Power Circuits, with a focus on Smart Dust and synthetic insects. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in EECS from UC Berkeley (1992, 1989); B.A. in Applied Physics from UC San Diego (1986). His research areas include MEMS , Control Systems , Robotics , and Integrated Circuits , with recent work on self-powered micro-sensors, crystal-free radios, and interplanetary swarm networks. Key awards include the ISA Albert F. Sperry Founder Award (2009) , Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize (2006) , and the NSF CAREER Award (1996) . He has authored numerous influential publications in wireless sensor networks and microrobotics. His lab, Ubiquitous Swarm Lab , explores distributed robotics and swarm intelligence. Pister emphasizes open collaboration in research, ethical conduct in academia, and efficient resource utilization for graduate students.

• Security and Privacy
• Cryptography
• Blockchain
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Miller is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of Illinois, specializing in Programming Languages, Formal Methods, Software Engineering, Security and Privacy, and Systems and Networking. His research focuses on blockchain technologies, cryptography, and secure systems. Professor Miller's research spans multiple critical areas in modern computer security. His work primarily focuses on blockchain technologies , where he has made significant contributions to understanding and improving the security, privacy, and performance of systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He has conducted empirical analyses of privacy in the Lightning Network and developed protocols for confidential smart contracts. His work in cryptography includes research on multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and formal methods for cryptographic protocol design. Miller also investigates security vulnerabilities in proof-of-stake systems and resource exhaustion attacks, contributing to the robustness of decentralized systems. His applied security research extends to privacy-preserving health applications, as evidenced by his work on the Safer Illinois platform for COVID-19 contact tracing. Miller's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to top security and systems venues including IEEE Security & Privacy, ACM CCS, Financial Cryptography, and USENIX Security. His research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work in blockchain security to more applied systems addressing real-world privacy and security challenges. Recent work focuses on making multiparty computation services publicly auditable and developing decentralized identity solutions that maintain compatibility with existing systems. Distinguished Reviewer Award, IEEE Security & Privacy 2018 Professor Miller has advised students including Vivek Nair, who joined the prestigious Hertz Fellows program in 2022. He has taught various courses including Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation, Advanced Computer Security, Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, and Ideal Functionality in Cryptography. His research has received support through grants including the SaTC: CORE: Medium project on "Automated Support for Writing High-Assurance Smart Contracts" in 2018. Miller is actively involved in research groups focusing on blockchain security, cryptographic protocols, and privacy-preserving systems. His lab appears to collaborate extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by the diverse author lists on his publications. Current work seems to be focused on making decentralized systems more secure, privacy-preserving, and accessible for real-world applications.

John Baillieulمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Nonlinear control theory
• Mechanical systems control
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Baillieul is Distinguished Professor at Boston University with joint appointments in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He directs experimental laboratories for real-time control of lightweight robotic systems and applies nonlinear control theory to complex multi-body, networked, and bio-inspired systems. Education: Ph.D., Harvard University Research Interests: Baillieul’s work spans robotics, nonlinear control, and networked systems. Early contributions resolved motion-planning for kinematically redundant manipulators; current themes include neuromimetic learning, vision-based navigation, and resilience of infrastructure networks such as power grids. His group couples rigorous geometric control with real-time hardware to create lightweight, high-performance robots and to uncover fundamental information limits in feedback systems. Recent Publication Trends (2021-2025): Over the past five years his output has concentrated on three synergistic directions: (i) neuromimetic and Koopman-based data-driven methods for estimating and controlling nonlinear systems, (ii) vision-based guidance and sparse optical-flow primitives for agile autonomous flight, and (iii) network-theoretic decomposition and information-rate studies for resilient operation of power grids and collective dynamics. Honors & Awards: IEEE Fellow 2025 Roger W. Brockett Control Systems Award Former Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Affiliations & Service: He is a member of Boston University’s Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE), has served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, and remains active in editorial and organizational roles across the IEEE control systems community.

Gene Tsudikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer and network security
• Cryptopoetry
• Internet security and privacy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gene Tsudik is a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with a career spanning over two decades. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1991, focusing on access control in the Internet. His research spans multiple areas including computer and network security, applied cryptography, and digital privacy, with a recent emphasis on database privacy, genomic privacy, and usable security. His notable contributions include the Inter-Domain Policy Routing (IDPR) protocol, KryptoKnight for network security, and Tree-Based Group Key Agreement protocols. He has over 210 publications and 8 patents. From 2002 to 2007, he served as Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at UCI's School of Information and Computer Sciences and currently directs the UCI Secure Computing and Networking Center (SCONCE). Research Keywords : Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Privacy, Network Security, Digital Signatures, Genomic Data Protection. Scientific Awards : IEEE Fellow (2012), ACM Fellow (2014), AAAS Fellow (2016), Fulbright Senior Scholar (2007), and IFIP Fellow (2020). Professor Tsudik has supervised 18 PhD students and held visiting positions at universities across Europe and Asia. His recent publications focus on secure hardware attestation, biometric authentication, and social media data privacy.

Benedikt Bünzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Cryptography
• Blockchain Technology
• Consensus Algorithms
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benedikt Bünz is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. He is also a co-founder and chief scientist of Espresso Systems, where he applies his research expertise to real-world blockchain solutions. His academic work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical blockchain implementations, focusing on enhancing privacy, security, and usability of decentralized systems. Dr. Bünz's research centers around applied cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and game theory as they relate to cryptocurrencies. His work spans zero-knowledge proofs, verifiable delay functions, secure multi-party computation, and privacy-preserving protocols. He has made significant contributions to Bulletproofs, a zero-knowledge proof system deployed on blockchains like Monero, and pioneered research in verifiable delay functions which are now part of Ethereum 2.0's design. His recent work focuses on recursive proof systems, accumulation schemes, and efficient verification techniques for blockchain scalability. His publication record shows a consistent progression from foundational cryptographic primitives to practical blockchain implementations. Recent work demonstrates increasing sophistication in recursive proof systems (ProtoStar, HyperPlonk), novel accumulation techniques (ARC, DewTwo), and foundational work on randomness generation (VDFs). His research consistently bridges theoretical cryptography with real-world blockchain applications, resulting in protocols that are both theoretically sound and practically implementable across multiple blockchain platforms. Dr. Bünz actively contributes to the academic community through teaching and mentorship. He teaches courses on cryptography of blockchains and computer security at NYU, providing students with hands-on experience in blockchain security and cryptographic protocols. His industry engagement through Espresso Systems demonstrates his commitment to translating academic research into practical solutions for the blockchain ecosystem.

Fred B. Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trustworthy Systems
• Fault-Tolerant Distributed Systems
• System Security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Fred B. Schneider is the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University , where he has been a faculty member since 1978. His career spans foundational work in trustworthy systems , fault-tolerant distributed systems , and system security . He served as department chair from 2014–2018 and previously earned a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell (1975) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stony Brook University (1978).