My research spans computer security, privacy, usability, and trustworthy AI. I am broadly interested in bridging the gap between secure and usable systems, measuring online crime, and exploring the sociotechnical and policy dimensions of technology. My current work focuses on secure methods for online data storage and verifiability, the socio-economic impacts of agentic AI, and the evolving landscape of censorship and online speech. If you have an idea and would like to chat, feel free to reach out!

I teach a variety of courses on systems, security, networking, and human-computer interaction. In addition, I consult for small-scale startups and have provided expert guidance on security and AI to companies in industries ranging from blockchain, finance, and insurance to cyber-physical systems.

I did my undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and my PhD at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to joining CMU, I was faculty at Washington and Lee University and did some teaching at Virginia Tech.