Education

I received my B.S. in Computer Science from UCSB in June 2004. I entered the Ph.D. program in Computer Science three months later.

Research

I am a research assistant in the Computer Security Group. My current research interests include static and dynamic vulnerability analysis and testing for security. I am especially interested in vulnerability analysis of web-based applications. Some other areas that I am interested in, and have been working on, are binary analysis and security of mobile code systems.

Extras

• In 2007, I participated, as a red team member, in the Top-to-Bottom Review of the electronic voting systems used in California and in the Evaluation and Validation of Election-Related Equipment, Standards and Testing (EVEREST) project for the state of Ohio.
• I have been involved into organizing the International Capture The Flag (iCTF) security exercises since spring of 2005. My main responsibilities are general infrastructure and routing setup.
• I am also a proud member of ShellPhish group, which won Defcon CTF in 2005 :)