About the role#
Dr. Mingyan Xiao is hiring undergraduate research assistants for the CREST grant project. This NSF-funded work focuses on building a lightweight mutual authentication protocol for the Industrial Internet of Things. You will join a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers to explore security challenges and contribute to ongoing studies.
What you'll do#
- Read and analyze recent research papers from major Computer Science journals and conferences.
- Propose new research ideas related to Cybersecurity for industrial IoT.
- Run vulnerability experiments on a real-world industrial IoT platform.
- Implement a lightweight mutual authentication protocol using hardware-based fingerprints.
- Dedicate 10 hours per week to research during academic semesters and the summer.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a STEM major at Cal Poly Pomona, specifically Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
- Ability to read, understand, and synthesize complex theoretical papers quickly.
- Strong communication skills for working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with hardware components including ADC, DAC, FPU, RTC, and SRAM is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Pomona, California.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
About Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is a nonprofit organization established in 1966. It operates in the higher education sector and provides services to Cal Poly Pomona. The organization manages dining, college retail, student housing, hospitality, and real estate. Surplus funds from these operations support the university by providing financial and facility resources for students, faculty, and staff.
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