Dr. Musard Balliu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Musard Balliu is an associate professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He leads the LangSec (Language-Based Security) group, focusing on the intersection of computer security, programming languages, formal methods, and software engineering. His research interests encompass various aspects of security, considering both theoretical and practical angles. This includes information flow control, web and mobile application security, IoT security, low-level security, program analysis, verification, and logics. He is deeply involved in the exploration of core and emerging areas in these fields, contributing significantly to the advancements in security measures and methodologies.

Research Interests

Computer Security Language-Based Security IoT Security Information Flow Control Web Application Security Mobile Application Security Low-Level Security Program Analysis Verification Logics

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Teaching and conducting research in the field of computer security, focusing on language-based security.

Awards

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Best Paper Award

2021-05-01

Courses

Computer Security (DD2395) Cybersecurity Overview (DD2391) Epistemic Logic (FDD3029) Language-Based Security (DD2525) Principles of Programming Languages (DD2481) Cybersecurity Engineer's Role in Society (DD2303)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).