Baylor University

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Secured and Dependable Intelligent Systems (SeDIS) Lab

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A funded Ph.D. position in Baylor University

The Secured and Dependable Intelligent Systems (SeDIS) Lab at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA, invites highly motivated students with backgrounds in Internet of Things (IoT)/ Internet of Autonomous Things (IoAT)/ Edge Computing, Cybersecurity, Blockchain Technology and/or Machine Learning to apply for a fully funded Ph.D. position available for Fall 2025 under the supervision of Dr. Ernest Bonnah. The research projects will explore novel security, blockchain, and machine learning techniques to guarantee and enhance safety, quality of service, and security in intelligent autonomous systems, the internet of autonomous things, and edge computing paradigms.

Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of successful applicants include conducting doctoral research and coursework. Ph.D. students will be required to identify novel research directions and design the appropriate computational experiments to answer key research questions. In this regard, students will perform world-class research in edge/network privacy and security of autonomous systems. Lastly, Ph.D. students will be required to effectively communicate the results of their research findings, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

Good academic results in B.Sc./M.Sc. with a Computer Science/Engineering major. Knowledge of IoT/IoAT, blockchain, and cybersecurity is required.
Strong programming skills (C/C++, Python) are required. A good understanding of dynamic programming, machine learning, and optimization techniques is an added advantage.
GRE with a strong quantitative score is a plus.

Successful applicants will receive financial support as research assistants in the form of full tuition waivers with monthly stipends. Candidates with expertise and interests in the areas above are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to directly contact Dr. Ernest Bonnah (ernest_bonnah@baylor.edu) with the subject line “Ph.D. Position in SeDIS." The email should include:

A description of your interest in the specific research topic and demonstrate how you meet the requirements above.
A CV, including a list of publications (if any).

About Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian research university located in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845, it is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor University offers the right Christian and academic environment for students to be prepared and groomed for educational excellence.