About me
Welcome to my website! I am a dedicated researcher and co-principal investigator specializing in applied cryptography and privacy-preserving technologies. These fields develop efficient methods to secure data throughout its entire lifecycle, safeguarding it from unauthorized access and manipulation at rest (when stored), in transit (during communication), and in use (during processing). I have a strong publication record, with numerous papers presented at prestigious journals and conferences. I am also an active member of the academic community, having taught courses, built research teams, and mentored other researchers. Moreover, I have advised deep tech startups on designing, implementing, and deploying secure and privacy-aware solutions. My expertise extends to hardware acceleration, enabling optimized performance and efficiency for complex cryptographic operations.
My ultimate goal is to contribute to a more secure and resilient world. Whether through exploring the theoretical foundations of security or developing practical solutions, I am driven by the desire to utilize my knowledge and skills to create a positive impact. By applying cutting-edge techniques and technologies, I strive to solve real-world problems and deliver value across diverse domains.
Explore this website to learn more about my research interests, projects, publications, and notable accomplishments. If you have any questions or comments, or if you are interested in collaborating, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Professional Summary
I received my Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore, Singapore, in 2018. I also hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Amman, Jordan, and the Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan, respectively. I am a Senior Research Scientist & Co-PI in Cryptography conducting research on privacy-preserving technologies, trustworthy machine learning, cryptographic engineering, and hardware acceleration. Throughout my two-decade career, I’ve leveraged my expertise in Research, Teaching, and Application Development across telecommunications, networking, databases, cybersecurity, and AI. This diverse skillset empowers me to conduct impactful research, deliver practical solutions, and guide successful implementations, leading to tangible outcomes in each domain.
Research and Development Expertise
Cryptography & Privacy: 10+ years of research experience in cutting-edge areas like hardware cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and privacy-preserving technologies such as fully homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computing, and trustworthy machine learning.
Optimization & Scheduling: 2+ years of research experience in multi-processor task scheduling and optimization algorithms, with a focus on evolutionary algorithms and particle swarm optimization.
Education & Training: 4+ years of experience in teaching computer science and engineering modules at the university level.
Industry & Consulting: 3+ years of experience as a freelancer, consultant, and contractor for machine learning and privacy-preserving analytics startups, providing expert guidance and solutions.
Telecommunications: 3+ years of experience in software development for mobile telecommunications technologies, including GSM networks, USSD, SS7, CAMEL, and SIGTRAN.