Simone Aonzo is an Assistant Professor at EURECOM with 11 years of experience specializing in computer science research and applied security. After earning an MSc with top honors and a PhD from the University of Genoa, Simone progressed from penetration testing into academic research and engineering roles before joining the faculty in 2022. Their background spans hands-on security practice and advanced systems research, bridging real-world vulnerability assessment with rigorous academic methods. Based in Biot, France, Simone has a track record of translating applied security insights into teachable research contributions and mentoring the next generation of engineers. An analytical problem-solver, they bring uncommon practical penetration testing experience to academic investigations of secure systems.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Information Technology, 110/110 cum laude, Master of Science - MS, Information Technology, 110/110 cum laude at Università degli Studi di Genova
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science and Systems Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science and Systems Engineering at University of Genoa
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