Dr. Alex Marder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Marder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University, where he is a member of the Data Science AI Institute and the Institute for Assured Autonomy. His research spans a wide array of networking domains, employing empirical analyses and machine learning techniques to assess and enhance security performance in both wired and wireless networks. Marder's current work leverages a deep understanding of network architecture and deployment design to secure 5G communication networks for the Department of Defense and to uncover security vulnerabilities in domestic internet access frameworks, shedding light on broadband inequity. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field, receiving the DARPA Young Faculty Award in 2025. Prior to his appointment at Johns Hopkins, he served as a research scientist at the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis at the University of California, San Diego. Marder's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from Brandeis University and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Teaching and conducting research in computer science, focusing on security and networked systems.

Research Scientist

— 2023-01-01

University of California, San Diego • San Diego, CA

Conducted research at the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis.

Awards

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DARPA Young Faculty Award

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.