Summary
Adam Aviv is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at The George Washington University with a decade of experience researching practical aspects of computer security, including usable security, applied cryptography, and network security. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Pennsylvania and began his academic career at the U.S. Naval Academy, bringing a blend of rigorous research and hands-on teaching. His work bridges theory and real-world systems, informed by summer research internships at AT&T Labs focused on cellular network security. Based in Washington, D.C., he balances scholarly contributions with applied investigations into how humans interact with secure systems. Colleagues value him for translating complex cryptographic concepts into usable, deployable solutions for operational networks.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at Columbia University in the City of New York
Ph.D., Computer Science, Ph.D., Computer Science at University of Pennsylvania