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Blase Urمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Security
• Privacy
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Blase Ur is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago, leading the UChicago SUPERgroup (Security, Usability, & Privacy Education & Research group). His research focuses on data-driven methods to improve online security, privacy, and usability of complex systems. He holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and an AB from Harvard University. Education: PhD in Societal Computing, Carnegie Mellon University (2016) AB in Computer Science, Harvard University Research Interests: Blase's work spans computer security, privacy, HCI, and ethical AI. He develops tools like password meters, privacy transparency systems, and IoT security solutions. His SUPERgroup emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with projects addressing data-driven decision-making and usability challenges in AI and IoT. Articles Trends: Recent work includes studies on ad transparency systems, user perceptions of privacy in AI, and barriers to passwordless authentication. Research often combines empirical user studies with technical implementations to bridge gaps between security mechanisms and user needs. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2021) Quantrell Award for Teaching (2021) SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award (2018) Advising & Grants: Advisor to PhD students like Kevin Bryson. Secured grants from NSF, Mozilla, and Meta. Active in outreach to broaden CS participation, including K-12 programs. Labs & Teams: Co-director of the SUPERgroup and affiliated with the Systems Group and CERES Center for Unstoppable Computing at UChicago.

Frank Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Web Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frank Li is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech, affiliated with the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and School of Electrical & Computer Engineering . His research focuses on computer security and privacy , particularly internet, network, and web security, with a data-driven approach. Education : PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, BS in Computer Science from MIT (Course 6-3) Experience : Previously a visiting researcher at Facebook, with internships at Google and Microsoft Research Research interests include empirical computer security , internet measurement, password policies, IoT security, browser extensions, and DeFi vulnerabilities. His work combines large-scale data analysis, network traffic studies, and user behavior experiments. His publications highlight trends in IPv6 adoption , security notifications, password masking, third-party web content, and PLC security evaluation. Teaching awards include the Student Recognition of Excellence in Teaching (Annual CIOS Award and Semester Honor Roll) at Georgia Tech. He leads the BEES Lab (Better Empirically Established Security), which investigates security and privacy issues through internet-wide measurements, network traffic analysis, and data mining. Lab members include PhD and MS students in computer science.

Karthik R. Narasimhanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Agents
• Reinforcement Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karthik R. Narasimhan is a Professor at Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science in the Department of Computer Science. Previously, he earned his PhD from MIT under Regina Barzilay and served as a visiting research scientist at OpenAI during 2017-18. His research focuses on the intersection of language and decision-making, building autonomous agents that learn from both experience and human knowledge. His research spans multiple high-impact areas including language agents (Text-DQN, CALM, ReAct, Tree of Thoughts), reinforcement learning (h-DQN, Multi-Objective RL), and AI safety (Toxicity in ChatGPT, DataMUX). He has developed critical datasets and benchmarks such as WebShop, InterCode, SWE-bench, and SILG that have become standard evaluation tools in the field. Current work emphasizes agent capabilities, software engineering automation, and multimodal interaction. His publication trends show strong focus on practical agent deployment (SWE-agent, Tree of Thoughts), safety evaluation (Probing AI Safety), and efficiency improvements (DataMUX). Recent work increasingly addresses real-world challenges in software engineering, security, and human-AI collaboration through rigorous benchmarking. Co-author of foundational GPT (2018) paper Key developer of Text-DQN (2015), CALM (2020), ReAct (2022), Tree of Thoughts (2023) Creator of influential benchmarks: WebShop (2022), SWE-bench (2023), InterCode (2023) He actively advises students through Princeton's computer science program, with research supported by multiple grants focused on autonomous agent development and language-based decision systems. His GitHub repositories (nlp-datasets, text-world-player) demonstrate strong community engagement in open-source research tools. Current projects include advancing language agent capabilities through Reflexion (2023) and Tree of Thoughts (2023) frameworks while addressing critical safety and efficiency challenges.

Verena Zimmermannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

Verena Zimmermann serves as Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) for Security, Privacy and Society at ETH Zurich within the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences. She leads the Security, Privacy and Society research group, focusing on human-centered approaches to safety, IT security, and privacy challenges in emerging technologies. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Usable Security from TU Darmstadt, where her dissertation From the Quest to Replace Passwords towards Supporting Secure and Usable Password Creation earned dual awards from the German Association for Data Protection and Data Security (GDD) and the Ernst-Ludwigs-Hochschulgesellschaft. Zimmermann's research pioneers the shift from viewing humans as security vulnerabilities to recognizing them as integral solutions. Her work spans password security, phishing interventions, smart home privacy, and cybersecurity education, consistently applying human factors principles to design systems that align with natural user behavior. Current projects explore emotional dimensions of security engagement, quantum governance frameworks, and LLM-related privacy concerns through interdisciplinary lenses combining computer science, psychology, and safety science. Recent publications reveal strong thematic trends toward understanding user motivations in security behavior, developing personalized training through augmented reality and adaptive systems, and translating safety science principles to cybersecurity incident management. Her work increasingly addresses societal implications of emerging technologies like quantum computing and generative AI. Her distinguished recognitions include: GDD Dissertation Award for Usable Security research Ernst-Ludwigs-Hochschulgesellschaft Dissertation Award IANUS Award (2nd place) for Moving from a 'Human-as-Problem' to a 'Human-as-Solution' Cybersecurity Mindset Zimmermann actively mentors through ETH's Human-Centered Security and Privacy Lab while collaborating internationally with institutions including ATHENE (German National Center for Applied Cybersecurity), Abertay University's Cybersecurity Division, and the Safety Science Innovation Lab. Her research receives support from Swiss and European funding bodies focused on privacy-preserving technologies and organizational security behavior. At ETH Zurich, she directs the Security, Privacy and Society group which employs design thinking, LEGO Serious Play, and mixed-methods research to tackle real-world security challenges. The team partners with industry stakeholders to develop practical solutions for phishing resistance, smart home privacy, and cybersecurity education while maintaining strong ties to the Research Training Group 2050 Privacy and Trust for Mobile Users.

• Process Mining
• Healthcare Informatics
• Data Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeewanie Jayasinghe Arachchige is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Faculty of Science. She teaches undergraduate courses including Bachelor Project Computer Science, Professional Development, and Software Engineering Processes for the academic year 2024–2025. Her research focuses on process mining , healthcare informatics , and data security . She applies process mining to analyze healthcare pathways and subpopulation treatment variations, develops explainable AI frameworks for predictive analytics, and examines data governance in emerging architectures like Data Lakehouses. Her work intersects legal informatics, particularly formalizing Sri Lankan civil court processes using ontology engineering. Recent publications highlight trends in balancing simplicity and complexity in process modeling, Industry 4.0 healthcare applications, and cybersecurity in model-driven web development. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2006, spanning topics from service-oriented architectures to value network analysis. Her teaching and research emphasize practical applications of IT in healthcare, legal systems, and enterprise environments. No ancillary activities are currently recorded.

• Security Engineering
• Science of Security
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Janne Lindqvist is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aalto University. His research bridges security engineering, human-computer interaction (HCI), and privacy, with a focus on making security systems usable and user-centric. University: Aalto University Department: Department of Computer Science Rank: Associate Professor Email: janne.lindqvist@aalto.fi Lindqvist’s work spans security engineering , privacy systems , and user research , emphasizing practical authentication methods, password management, and human behavior in security contexts. He explores how users interact with systems like TPM APIs, gesture passwords, and mobile authentication mechanisms. Recent publications highlight trends in authentication systems , ubiquitous computing security , and mobile user behavior . Key themes include biometric authentication, gesture-based security, and balancing usability with cryptographic robustness. CHI'25 Honorable Mention Award CHI'24 Best Paper Award His research integrates empirical studies with technical implementations, such as analyzing password forgetting patterns and developing acoustic sensing for vehicle detection (e.g., Auto++, BO-Ear). Collaborative efforts span machine learning, psychology, and embedded systems.

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.

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.

Yuvraj Agarwalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yuvraj Agarwal is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University , where he leads the SYNERGY Labs . His research focuses on Systems and Networking with emphasis on Embedded Systems , Security , and Energy Efficiency in computing environments. He has been recognized with the NSF Expeditions in Computing Award for Computational Decarbonization research and multiple best paper awards. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of California, San Diego Research Leadership : Founder/Director of SYNERGY Labs; Executive Director of NSF Expeditions in Variability (2010-2013) Research Trajectory : Recent publications highlight his work on Privacy-preserving smart classroom systems (EduSense, ClassID) IoT security labeling frameworks Audio privacy protection mechanisms Computational decarbonization of infrastructure His research combines hardware-software co-design with societal impact considerations. Scientific Recognition : NSF Expeditions in Computing Award for CoDec (2024) Ubicomp/IMWUT Distinguished Paper Award (2024) CHI Best Paper Honorable Mention (2022) Advising & Collaboration : Mentors students in IoT systems , privacy research , and green computing . Collaborates with institutions including University of Massachusetts Amherst and industry partners like Johnson Controls. Grants include NSF funding for multi-university research initiatives.

Lorin Schöniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-Centered Security
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-AI Interaction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lorin Schöni is a PhD candidate at ETH Zürich, actively contributing to the Security, Privacy and Society research group since October 2022. Concurrently, he serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences, where he teaches the course Focus on the Human: Human-Centered Security and Privacy Lab (Autumn Semester 2025, Unit 851-0391-00L). His research focuses on human-centered approaches to cybersecurity , particularly through three key domains: Human-Computer Interaction - Investigating design decisions that influence user behavior in digital security contexts Extended Reality Applications - Developing immersive training systems for phishing prevention Usability Engineering - Creating intuitive security interfaces with explainable AI components Recent publications highlight his work at the intersection of autonomous motivation theory and personalized cybersecurity training , with notable presentations at top venues including CHI 2025 and SOUPS 2024. His research aims to transform security from a restrictive framework into a collaborative partnership between users and digital systems, as emphasized in his award-winning work on human-centered cybersecurity.

Eunjin Jungمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Security
• Internet Privacy
• Phishing Countermeasures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eunjin (EJ) Jung is an Associate Professor in the University of San Francisco, serving as Full-Time Faculty. Her work focuses on cybersecurity and privacy protection in digital environments. Education: PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin (2006) Research Interests: Developing countermeasures against phishing attacks and malicious JavaScript Ensuring privacy in healthcare systems Exploring policy compatibility in grid and cloud computing environments Advocating for usable security practices Engaging in community service initiatives at USF No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Ian Miersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Blockchain
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ian Miers serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, holding a joint appointment with the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and serving as a core faculty member of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC2). His academic home resides within the Department of Computer Science, though the overarching college/school structure is not explicitly stated in available materials. His research program centers on applied cryptography with a context-driven methodology: starting from real-world security challenges to develop deployable cryptographic protocols. Key focus areas include blockchain privacy (notably Zerocoin/Zerocash), zero-knowledge proofs, anonymous credentials, and secure messaging systems. Miers emphasizes practical implementations that address subtle security requirements in production environments, bridging theoretical cryptography with tangible system security. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in zero-knowledge proof scalability (zkSNARKs), privacy-preserving infrastructure for blockchains, and cryptographic solutions for content moderation in encrypted messaging. His work consistently targets deployable systems, with increasing focus on balancing privacy guarantees with accountability requirements in real-world applications. Miers actively recruits PhD students for hands-on research in his small lab, emphasizing direct collaboration on applied security and blockchain problems. As a founding scientist of Aleo, Bolt Labs, and Zcash, he translates academic research into commercial products, with his work receiving coverage from major media outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Wired.

Furkan Alacaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• User Authentication
• Usable Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Furkan Alaca is an Assistant Professor at Queen's University's School of Computing, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on user authentication systems, addressing security and usability challenges. He holds a Ph.D. (2018) in Computer Science from Carleton University, an M.A.Sc. (2012) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a B.Eng. (2010) in Communications Engineering, all from Carleton University. His academic career includes teaching roles at Queen's University and the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he taught courses such as Cryptography, Cybersecurity, and Discrete Mathematics. He is affiliated with Queen's Security Research Group and Computer Security Research Lab. Research interests include computer and internet security, usable security, authentication mechanisms, and systems security. He has contributed to advancements in web authentication frameworks, malware analysis, and privacy-preserving technologies. His work spans conferences like IEEE and ACM, with notable publications in cybersecurity, machine learning, and network efficiency. Current teaching includes CISC 447 (Introduction to Cybersecurity) and CISC 468 (Cryptography). He has advised on courses ranging from undergraduate programming to graduate-level security topics.

Rachel Cummingsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Differential Privacy
• Machine Learning
• Algorithm Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rachel Cummings is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at Columbia University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Computer Science. She serves as Co-chair of the Cybersecurity Research Center at Columbia’s Data Science Institute. Previously, she was faculty at Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), holding a courtesy appointment in Computer Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Computing and Mathematical Sciences from Caltech, with research visits at UPenn, Hebrew University, Microsoft Research, and the Simons Institute. Her research focuses on differential privacy, integrating tools from machine learning, algorithm design, economics, optimization, statistics, HCI, usable security, and public policy. She emphasizes practical applications of theoretical privacy-preserving methods. Key roles include Managing Editor for the Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality , service on the ACM U.S. Technology Policy Council, IEEE Standards Association, and Future of Privacy Forum’s Advisory Board. She has advised on the U.S. Census Bureau’s Scientific Advisory Council and served as a Fellow at the Center for Democracy & Technology. Recent work includes papers on privacy elasticity, synthetic control methods, and differential privacy under class imbalance. Her awards include NSF CAREER, DARPA Young Faculty Award, and Best Paper recognitions at DISC, CCS, and SaTML. She actively chairs conferences (e.g., DEF CON Crypto) and mentors students like Tingting Ou (PhD 2025) and Peihan Liu (PhD 2024–present). Her lab explores privacy-preserving technologies, policy implications, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Khin Than Winمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Informatics
• Digital Health
• Persuasive Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Khin Than Win is a leading academic in health informatics and digital health at the University of Wollongong (UOW), holding appointments as Professor in the School of Computing and Information Technology, Head of Postgraduate Studies, and Deputy Head (Research). She also serves as Academic Program Director for UOW's Master of Health Informatics and Graduate Certificate in Health Analytics programs. Her research focuses on applying information technology to healthcare, particularly in behavior change support systems, persuasive technology, and ethical AI applications. She has supervised over 20 PhD students and holds leadership roles including Deputy Chair of UOW's Health and Medical Research Ethics Committee, and membership in international committees like the Persuasive Technology Steering Committee. Education: MBBS from Rangoon University, Master's and PhD in IT from Assumption University (Bangkok) and UOW (Australia) Research Interests: Health data analytics, AI in healthcare, privacy/security of health systems Leadership: Program/General Chair roles at ACIS and Persuasive Technology conferences Awards: Best Paper Awards (2023, 2018) Her extensive funding portfolio includes ARC grants and NHMRC projects, totaling over 24 funded initiatives. Current research explores blockchain in medical passports, AI ethics, and culturally tailored health interventions.