Congratulations to Ph.D. student Iwinosa Aideyan on being selected for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Trusted Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Open Science Cybersecurity Student Program earlier this fall! Out of more than 200 applicants nationwide, Iwinosa was chosen as one of only 18 students to participate in this highly competitive program. Iwinosa is currently completing her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering in the VIPR-GS research group with her advisor, Dr. Richard Brooks.
Iwinosa’s research focuses on potential systems for securely updating software in military vehicles, using advanced technologies like blockchain and version control to ensure the software is safe and reliable. During the program, Iwinosa presented her poster “Standardized Modular Secure Firmware Update Framework for Military Vehicles,” and was recognized as one of the strongest presentations in her group. This experience allowed her to connect with leading experts and peers in the cybersecurity field, enhancing her research and professional network.
Iwinosa also had the opportunity to interact with Dr. David White, a
research assistant professor in Clemson’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, who was named an NSF Trusted CI Open Science Cybersecurity Fellow in 2023.
This year’s program also coincides with NSF recently awarding Trusted CI, the NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a five-year, $30 million grant to continue its work through September 2029. This funding will bolster efforts to improve the security of open science projects nationwide, fostering an environment where other emerging scholars can thrive.
We’re proud of Iwinosa’s dedication and continued success in the cybersecurity field, and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her research!
