Computer Science encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects of design, analysis, and implementation of computer systems, as well as applications of computing to numerous other fields. Core research areas include: (1) artificial intelligence and machine learning, (2) bioinformatics, (3) computer architecture, (4) embedded systems, (5) graphics and computer vision, (6) database systems and information management, (7) multimedia and gaming, (8) networks and distributed systems, (9) programming languages and compilers, (10) security, privacy, and cryptography, (11) design and analysis of algorithms, and (12) scientific computing.<br><br>The Ph.D. degree in Computer Science (CS) is a broad and flexible program, offering students opportunities for in-depth graduate study and cutting-edge research, covering a broad range of topics in Computer Science.<br><br>Our research spans a broad range of timely and important topics in security, privacy and cryptography. It covers numerous traditional as well as emerging themes, including:<br><br>malware mitigation<br>internet security & privacy<br>wireless, ad hoc, mobile & vehicular network security<br>OS, distributed systems & middleware security<br>hardware, IoT, embedded & cyber-physical systems security<br>usable security & privacy<br>genomic security & privacy<br>theoretical & applied cryptography<br>database security & privacy<br>security algorithms & social engineering<br>secure compilation, language & software security<br>security & privacy in machine learning