Experts Guide

Yavuz is broadly interested in design, analysis and application of cryptographic tools and protocols to enhance the security of computer networks and systems. His current research focuses on privacy enhancing technologies, light-weight cryptography, authentication and integrity mechanisms for internet of things and systems, security in cloud computing and efficient cryptographic protocols for critical cyber-infrastructures -- specifically aerial drones and smart-grid systems.

Liu is an NSF CAREER Award recipient who studies computer and network security with an emphasis on designing and implementing defense approaches that protect mobile, network and computer technologies from being undermined by adversaries. Her research interests also include security applications for cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things and machine learning.