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Kaptchuk, Gabriel

Kaptchuk, Gabriel

Assistant Professor
Computer Science
Maryland Cybersecurity Center
UMIACS
5232 Iribe Center
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EDUCATION

  • B.S. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2015
  • M.S. in Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2018
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2020

BACKGROUND

Gabriel Kaptchuk is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science with a joint appointment in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies. He is a core faculty member in the Maryland Cybersecurity Center. 

Kaptchuk’s research centers on human-centered cryptography, aiming to revolutionize privacy-preserving systems. Departing from traditional, mathematically intensive approaches, he focuses on making cryptographic tools intuitive and accessible to users. Kaptchuk’s work spans core cryptography, developing faster algorithms for practical implementation, while also addressing policy implications and human-computer interaction.

Before coming to UMD, he was a research assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Boston University.

Kaptchuk is the recipient of a Computing Innovation Fellowship from NSF and the Computing Research Association.

He received his doctorate in computer science from Johns Hopkins University.

  • Cybersecurity 
  • Cryptography 

  • Human-Computer Interaction


MC2 Researchers Present Seven Papers at ACM Security Conference

The accepted papers highlight MC2’s dedication to advancing secure and privacy-focused technologies.

Innovative Approach to Cryptography Makes Privacy More Personal

Gabe Kaptchuk is designing privacy systems that prioritize real human interactions over traditional methods.

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