Dr. Hovav Shacham

Instructor

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Biography

Hovav Shacham is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. His research interests encompass various aspects of computer security, including trusted browsers, power side-channel attacks, and just-in-time compilers. Shacham has contributed significantly to discussions on the Juniper Dual EC incident and has published multiple papers in reputable security conferences such as USENIX Security and ACM CCS. He has received several prestigious awards, including the IRTF Applied Networking Research Prize and multiple Test-of-Time Awards from ACM CCS. His work continues to influence the field of cybersecurity, making valuable contributions to both theoretical and practical domains.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX, US

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Computer Science.

Awards

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Communications ACM Research Highlight

2017-01-01
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IRTF Applied Networking Research Prize

2017-01-01
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ACM CCS Test-of-Time Award

2017-01-01
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ACM CCS Test-of-Time Award

2019-01-01
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IEEE Cybersecurity Award Practice

2022-01-01
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IEEE Micro Top Pick

2023-01-01
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Crypto Test-of-Time Award

2024-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.