About me
Welcome to my website! I am a dedicated researcher and a specialist in applied cryptography and privacy-preserving technologies. These fields develop methods to secure data throughout its entire lifecycle, safeguarding it from unauthorized access and manipulation at rest (in storage), in transit (during communication), and in use (during processing). I have published many papers in prestigious journals and conferences, presented at important academic and industry events, taught courses, built teams, and trained others. Furthermore, I have advised deep tech startups on how to design, implement, and deploy secure and privacy-aware solutions. I am also proficient in hardware acceleration, which enables optimized performance and efficiency for complex cryptographic operations.
My ultimate goal is to contribute to a more secure and resilient world. Whether it’s through exploring the theoretical underpinnings of security or crafting practical solutions, my passion lies in utilizing my knowledge and skills to make a positive impact. By applying cutting-edge techniques and technologies, I strive to solve real-world problems and deliver value across diverse domains.
On this website, you can find more information about my research interests, projects, publications, and notable accomplishments. If you have any questions or comments, or you are interested in working with me, please feel free 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 Scientist in Applied 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.
10+ years of experience in research on hardware cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and privacy-preserving technologies such as fully homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computing, and trustworthy machine learning.
2+ years of experience in research on multi-processor task scheduling and optimization algorithms using evolutionary algorithms and particle swarm optimization.
4+ years of experience in teaching computer science and engineering modules.
3+ years of experience as a freelancer, consultant, and contractor for machine learning and privacy-preserving analytics startups.
3+ years of experience in software development for mobile telecommunications technologies such as GSM networks, USSD, SS7, CAMEL, and SIGTRAN.