📢 Open Position!
I am looking for a self-motivated Ph.D. student to join STUrDy Lab starting from Fall 2026.
If you are interested, please send your CV, transcripts and other credentials to:
📧 mahdad@ohio.edu
📧 tanvir.mahdad@gmail.com
I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Ohio University. Prior to joining Ohio University, I completed my Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University in the summer of 2025. I earned my undergraduate degree from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
I am leading Secure, Trustworthy, User-Centric Systems and Digital Identity Lab (STUrDy Lab) at Ohio University. My research lies at the intersection of security, privacy, and ubiquitous computing, with a focus on:
- Secure and privacy-preserving authentication systems, including multi-factor and passwordless methods [**CCS’ 24, MobiCom’23, WWW’25]
- Speech privacy and side-channel attacks using smart devices, AR/VR platforms, and wearable devices [**CCS’25, S&P’25, CCS’24, CCS’23, ICDCS’23]
Our work has received notable media coverage and recognition in the global security research community.