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Research Team

Last updated January 2025.

PhD Theses

 

  • M. Mithila. Topic: Cybersecurity. PhD thesis in progress (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, 2024 - present.
  • H. Adjei. Topic: Cybersecurity. PhD thesis in progress (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2023 – present.
  • S. Agaga. Topic: Cybersecurity. PhD thesis in progress (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, 2023 - present. Co-supervised with Dr. P. Hung.
  • A. Maraj. Topic: Natural Language Processing. PhD thesis in progress (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2018 – present. Co-supervised with Dr. M. Makrehchi. 
  • R.E. Reyes Acosta. Topic: Cybersecurity. PhD thesis in progress (Computer Science), Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2023–present. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Mendoza González.
  • R. Alomari. A Study of Password Recall, Perceived Memorability, and Strength Using BCIs. PhD thesis (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2014–2018.
  • Z. Joudaki. Towards Implicit Learning of System-Assigned Authentication Tokens. PhD thesis (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2012–2017. Co-supervised with Dr. J. Thorpe.
  • A. Ibrahim. Toward Enhancement of Evolutionary Multi‐ and Many‐Objective Optimization: Algorithms, Performance Metrics, and Visualization Techniques. PhD thesis (Electrical and Computing Engineering), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2011–2017. Co-supervised with Dr. S. Rahnamayan.
  • E.A. Calvillo Moreno. Classification and Search Algorithm based on CRISP-DM. PhD thesis (Computer Science). Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2014–2018. (In Spanish: Algoritmo de clasificación y búsqueda de recursos digitales utilizando CRISP-DM). Co-supervised with Dr. R. Mendoza González.
  • H. Luna. New Design Guidelines for Groupware Applications. PhD thesis (Computer Science), Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2012–2016. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Mendoza González.
  • R. Mendoza González. Usability Specification Models for Online Interactive Systems Security. PhD thesis (Computer Science), Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2009. (In Spanish: Modelos para la especificación de la usabilidad en la seguridad de sistemas interactivos en línea). Co-supervised with Dr. J. Muñoz and Dr. F. Alvarez.

 

Master's Theses

 

  • A. Rezaee. MSc thesis in progress (Computer Science); AI-related topic. Ontario Tech University, January 2025 - present. Co-supervised with Dr. P. Madani.
  • A. Akasukpe. MSc thesis in progress (Computer Science); AI-related topic. Ontario Tech University, January 2025 - present. Co-supervised with Dr. L. Yang.
  • Z. Masood. MSc thesis in progress (Computer Science); AI-related topic. Ontario Tech University. May 2023 - present.
  • T. Tsiliopoulos. MSc thesis in progress (Computer Science); Authentication-related topic. Ontario Tech University. May 2020-present. Co-supervised with Dr. A. Quevedo.
  • F. Yu. Raising the Bar for Password Crackers: Improving the Quality of Honeywords with Deep Neural Networks. Ontario Tech University. September 2021-December 2022.
  • G. Wang. SegmentPerturb: Effective black-box hidden voice attack on commercial ASR systems via selective deletion. Ontario Tech University. 2019–2021.
  • N. Jagadeesh. Assessing the memorability of familiar vocabulary for system-assigned passphrases. Ontario Tech University. 2019–2021.
  • R.A. Velasquez. MSc CS Thesis: Design of an Architecture for the Implementation of Smart City Transportation Using Cloud Computing (in Spanish). University of Aguascalientes, Mexico. 2018–2020. Funded by the Mexican Government. Co-supervised with Dr. F.J. Álvarez.
  • E.E. Rodríguez. MSc CS Thesis: EEG Signal Analysis in Search for Learning Patterns in Blind and Non-Blind People (in Spanish). University of Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2018–2020. Funded by the Mexican Government. Co-supervised with Dr. F.J. Álvarez.
  • A. Maraj. What Your Personality Says About Your Password. Ontario Tech University, 2016–2018. MSc (Computer Science).
  • C. Bellman. Using Consumer-Grade BCIs to Detect Traits of the Human Mind Related to Unaware Face Recognition. Ontario Tech University, 2015–2017. MSc (Computer Science).
  • Á. McCormick. Evaluating Intel’s Hardware Security Development Life Cycle. Intel-CINVESTAV del IPN, Mexico, 2014–2017. MASc (Electrical Engineering).
  • M.A. Luna Preciado. Models to Retrieve Open Source Educational Resources Using a Layer-based Service-Oriented Architecture (in Spanish). Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, 2015–2016. MSc (Computer Science). Co-supervisor: Dr. F. Álvarez and Dr. J. Muñoz.
  • C.A. Veloz Vidal. Models for Developing Native Android Apps based on Best Practices (in Spanish). Master’s thesis (Computer Science), Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2013 – 2015. Co-Supervised with Dr. F. Álvarez.
  • B. Moore. Detection of Side-Channel Communication in a Mobile Ad-Hoc Network Environment Using the Hamming Distance Metric. Master’s thesis (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2013–2015. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Liscano.
  • V. Chea. Hamming Distance as a Metric for the Detection of Side Channel in 802.11 Wireless Communications. Master’s thesis (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2013–2015. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Liscano.
  • O. Mohammed. Spectrum Sensing Based on Capon Power Spectral Density Estimation. Master’s thesis (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2012–2015. Co-supervised with Dr. K. El-Khatib.
  • R. Rodríguez García. Design and Implementation of the Crypto-Assistant: An Eclipse Plugin for Usable Password-based Column Level Encryption based on Hibernate and Jasypt. Master’s thesis (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2010-2013. Co-supervised with Dr. J. Thorpe.
  • M. Regts. A Study of Undergraduate Health Science Students’ Perceptions, Navigational Choices, and Learning Outcomes with IPSims Simulative Learning Environment. Master’s thesis (Health Informatics), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2010-2012. Co-supervised with Dr. J. Tashiro.
  • A. Fernández Espinosa. Cluster Techniques and Prediction Models for a Digital Media Learning Environment. Master’s thesis (Computer Science), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2010-2012.
  • U. Ibarra Hernández. Software Engineering Requirements and Security Compliance for MoProSoft. Master’s thesis (Electronic Systems Engineering), Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2009–2010. Co-supervised with Dr. F. Alvarez.
  • A. Najafizadeh. Detection of Covert Communications based on Intentionally Corrupted Frame Check Sequences. Master’s thesis (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2011. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Liscano.
  • A. Ibrahim. Detecting and Preventing the Electronic Transmission of Illicit Images. Master’s thesis (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, 2009.
  • L.C. Martínez. A Comparative Study of Models for Life-Cycle Processes of Software Intensive Systems. Master’s thesis (Electronic Systems Engineering), Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, 2006. In Spanish: “Estudio Comparativo de Modelos de Procesos de Ciclos de Vida de Desarrollo de Sistemas Intensivos en Software.” Co-supervised with Dr. M. Mora and Dr. F. Alvarez.

 

Master's Projects

 

  • M. Mithila. Assessing Infographics’ Influence on Layperson Data-Sharing in Differential Privacy. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, May to August 2024.
  • S. Batt. Hindi Honeywords: A Deceptive Shield Against Cyber Threats for the Devanagari Script. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, May to December 2023.
  • G. Koppada. Guarding the Gate: Using Honeywords to Enhance Authentication Security. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, May to December 2023.
  • M. Nety. Sweetening Honeywords: Advancements in Password Segmentation Strategies. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, May to December 2023.
  • A. Tanniru. Filtering Honeywords using Probabilistic Context Free Grammar. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, May to December 2023.
  • D. Vitthani. Honeywords: An Illusive Shield Against Password Attacks. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, May to December 2023.
  • S. Lingutla. Enhancing Password Security: Advancements in Password Segmentation Technique for High-Quality Honeywords . Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada, January to August 2023.
  • M. Vydelingum. How Password Strength Becomes a Weak Link for Honeywords. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. September 2022 - August 2023.
  • R. Dubey. None the wiser: A study of password selection evolution. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. January to August 2021.
  • N. Gudi. Analyzing patient’s health by Berg balance scale. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. January to August 2021.
  • C.K. Kalahasthi. Analysis of Berg balance scale for fall detection. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. January to August 2021.
  • N. Kumar. Designing a human body movement tracking application through BIO-SENSOR using SAS. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. January to August 2021.
  • R.R. Rajpura. MITACS Business Strategy Internship. Master's Internship (Master of IT Security), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. January to August 2021.
  • Y. Dong. A Comparison of Password Characteristics between RockYou and other Password Leaks. Master's Capstone Project (Master of IT Security - Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. May to December 2020.
  • A. Sindu. Snips Kids: Privacy By Design Smart Assistant For Kids. Master’s Capstone Project (Master of IT Security – Artificial Intelligence Field), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. January to August 2019.
  • W. Rafferty. Intrusion Detection System Rules. Master’s Capstone Project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2017.
  • K. Kaur. Security Implications of Brain-Computer Interfaces. Master’s Capstone Project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2014.
  • O. Andu. Vulnerabilities and Illegal Uses of Bitcoin. Master’s Capstone Project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2014.
  • N. Madtha. Detection of Side Channel Communication in MANETs Using 802.11 Request to Send / Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) Messages. Master’s Capstone Project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2012 – 2013. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Liscano.
  • D. Ewansiha. Crypto-Assistant 2.0: An Interactive Tool for Assisted Data Encryption. Master’s Capstone Project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2012 – 2013. Co-supervised with Dr. J. Thorpe.
  • G. Vaughan. PAWS protocol draft security analysis for TV white space database. Master’s project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2012. Co-supervised with Dr. K. El-Khatib.
  • K. Chadha. A Linux-based mitigation system against ping-flood attacks. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2009.
  • M. Khan. Wireless security: A survey. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2009.
  • M. Odor. Implementation of a frame handler module for MANETS. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2009. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Liscano and P. Mason.
  • Z. Mir. Computer forensics - techniques, tools, and applications. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2008.
  • B. Nasri. Side channel wireless networks based on CRC modification. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2008. Co-supervised with Dr. R. Liscano and P. Mason.
  • L. Qi. Mitigation of fast propagating malicious attacks. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2007.
  • A. Shupo. Packet classification using pattern recognition. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2007.
  • M. Zandi. Security issues of internet telephony. Master’s capstone project (Master of IT Security), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada, 2007. Recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Medal.

 

Visiting Scholars

 

  • Raul Alejandro Velasquez Ortiz. MSc Student at Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico. November 2018 to March 2019. Funded by the Mexican Goverment.
  • Eduardo Emmanuel Rodriguez Lopez. MSc Student at Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico. November 2018 to March 2019. Funded by the Mexican Government.
  • Ganyu Wang. Undergraduate Student at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China. July to October 2018. Funded by Mitacs Globalink.
  • Alma Laura Esparza Maldonado. PhD Candidate at Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Mexico. January to April 2018. Funded by the Canadian Government under Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP).
  • Dr. M.A. Garcia-Ruiz. Professor at the University of Colima, Mexico. July 2006, and from February 2009 to January 2011.
  • Dr. C.A. Ochoa Ortiz-Zezzatti. Professor at the University of Cd. Juarez, Mexico. August 2010.

 

 

Undergraduate Projects

 

  • P. Asse, Towards Implementing Artificial Love in Companion Robots. Spring/Summer 2022.
  • E. Perez-Valle. Privacy-By-Design Voice Asistant on a Companion Robot. Spring/Summer 2019.
  • G. Wang. Motor Imagery Classification using Brain-Computer Interfaces. Spring/Summer 2018.
  • S. MacDonald. Brain-Computer Interfaces. Spring/Summer 2016 to April 2018.
  • S. Lamash. Brain-Computer Interfaces. Spring/Summer 2017.
  • C. Bellman. Brain-Computer Interfaces. Spring/Summer 2015.
  • A. Fung. Brain-Computer Interfaces. Spring/Summer 2015.
  • V. Cho. Side Channels, Brain-Computer Interfaces. 2014–2015.
  • G. Aversano. Brain-Computer Interfaces. Spring/Summer/Fall 2014.
  • V. Chea. Side Channel Communications. 2011 – 2012. Co-Supervised with Dr. R. Liscano.
  • J. Andrade. XML Privacy Ontologies. 2007. Co-Supervised with Dr. P. Hung
  • O. Medina. Co-supervised with Dr. Francisco Alvarez Rodriguez Summer 2013
  • V. Chea. Co-supervised with Dr. Ramiro Liscano. Summer 2012 - Winter 2013
  • A. Bulkan (MITS program). Co-supervised with Dr. Patrick Hung. Summer 2006
  • Y. Chen (MITS program). Co-supervised with Dr. Patrick Hung. Summer 2006
  • H. Huang (MITS program). Summer 2006
  • L. Qi (MITS program). Summer 2006
  • A. Shupo (MITS program). Co-supervised with Dr. Patrick Hung. Summer 2006
  • M. Zandi (MITS program). Co-supervised with Dr. Patrick Hung. Summer 2006
  • M. Pattrick. Co-supervised with Dr. Ramiro Liscano. Fall 2009 - Winter 2010
  • A. Brown. Co-supervised with Dr. Patrick Hung. Winter 2008
  • S. Bell. Co-supervised with Dr. Patrick Hung. Winter 2008
  • J. Andrade. Co-supervised with Dr. Patrick Hung. Summer 2006
  • M. Chopra. Summer 2005
  • C. Kianza. Summer 2005