Dr. Riad Wahby

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Riad Wahby is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in research related to cryptography and security. He is affiliated with the CyLab, where he focuses on improving the efficiency of cryptographic proof systems and conducting innovative research in secure blockchain technologies. His work often involves the collaboration between students and faculty to advance methods in compiler development and low-level representation of software. Wahby and his team have presented their findings at notable conferences such as the USENIX Security Symposium and the ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security. His contributions to the field have been recognized in media mentions discussing cryptocurrency technologies and their implications. With a commitment to leadership in both education and research, Wahby aims to advance understanding and application of secure computing practices across various domains.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.