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SUMMARY:GSE Fall 2023 Wonder Week: MGEN Co-op
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about Northeastern’s Multidisciplinary Co-op Program for graduate engineering students! The webinar will feature a presentation by Associate Coop Coordinator & Associate Director Laura Meyer. 
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/gse-fall-2023-wonder-week-ise-co-op/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
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SUMMARY:GSE Fall 2023 Wonder Week: MS in Internet of Things & Wireless Network Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from the Institute for Wireless Internet of Things as they dive deep into the MS in Internet of Things and Wireless and Network Engineering programs and how they relate to their vision of a future in which people and their environment are wirelessly connected by a continuum of AI-powered devices and networks\, from driverless cars and search-and-rescue drone swarms to implantable medical devices and smart cities.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/gse-fall-2023-wonder-week-ms-in-internet-of-things-wireless-network-engineering/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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SUMMARY:Diwali "Festival of Light"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Bioengineering for a Diwali lunch celebration in collaboration with the BioE DEI committee. Food and music included. Colorful clothing is encouraged. \nLocation: The Fenway Center
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/diwali-festival-of-light/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bioengineering":MAILTO:bioe@northeastern.edu
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SUMMARY:oSTEM 13th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 13th Annual oSTEM Conference in Anaheim\, CA! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the Career Fair Expo on November 10-11th. We look forward to meeting you there!
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/ostem-13th-annual-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T080000
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SUMMARY:GSE Fall 2023 Wonder Week: Chemical Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Chemical Engineering graduate program and the cutting-edge research you can be a part of that’s tackles pressing challenges facing our society and our planet in areas such as biomedicine\, energy\, security\, and sustainability.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/gse-fall-2023-wonder-week-chemical-engineering/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T100000
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SUMMARY:GSE Fall 2023 Wonder Week: Disciplinary Co-Op
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about Northeastern’s Co-op Program for graduate engineering students! A member of our admissions team\, and the Assistant Dean & Senior Co-op Coordinator\, Lorraine Mountain will present and answer questions.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/gse-fall-2023-wonder-week-disciplinary-co-op/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T133000
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CREATED:20231113T210706Z
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SUMMARY:Cookies with the Dean
DESCRIPTION:Join Dean Gregory Abowd for cookies and warm apple cider! Stop by the Tents at Robinson Quad from 12pm-1:30pm for our monthly Cookies with the Dean event.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/cookies-with-the-dean/
LOCATION:The Tents at Robinson Quad\, 336 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: Professor Malika Jeffries-El
DESCRIPTION:Design and Synthesis of Organic Electronic Material \nThe past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the number of consumer electronics in use. Previously\, most households had a landline phone\, one or two televisions\, and the occasional desktop computer. These days\, most people own numerous electronic devices\, resulting in an increased demand for the semiconducting materials that drive this technology and the energy needed to power them. Accordingly\, there has been a lot of interest in developing organic semiconductors\, as many of the inorganic materials used in these devices are in limited supply. Organic semiconductors are either polymers or small molecules that feature an extended pi-conjugation. These materials possess many exceptional electronic\, optical\, and thermal properties and thus are well-suited for applications such as transistors\, solar cells\, and light-emitting diodes. Unfortunately\, several issues must be addressed before real-life products can be developed. Unfortunately\, several issues must be addressed before real-life products can be developed. Our group focuses on the design and synthesis of new organic semiconductors based on low-cost and/or easily prepared starting materials. Since the properties of organic semiconductors can be readily modified through chemical synthesis\, we have turned our attention towards the design and synthesis of novel aromatic building blocks. Our group developed several new materials\, including wide-band materials for organic light-emitting diodes and narrow-band gap materials for photovoltaic cells. Our recent work will be presented. \n\nDr. Jeffries-El’s research focuses on developing organic semiconductors–materials that combine the processing properties of polymers with the electronic properties of semiconductors. She has authored over 40 peer reviewed publications and has given over 180 lectures globally. She is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS)\, the Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)\, and the Royal Society of Chemistry. She has won numerous awards\, including the ACS Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences. She is currently an Associate Editor for Chemical Science. She has also served on the editorial boards for the Journal of Materials Chemistry C and Materials Advances and the editorial advisory boards for ACS Central Science and Chemical and Engineering News. Professor Jeffries-El is a staunch advocate for diversity and a dedicated volunteer who has served in several activities within the ACS and is currently an elected board of directors member as a director-at-large. She is also a science communicator who seeks to encourage students from underrepresented groups to pursue STEM degrees and recently appeared on the NOVA series Beyond the Elements. She also serves the community through her work with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated. She is a native of Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-fall-seminar-series-professor-malika-jeffries-el/
LOCATION:010 Behrakis\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T090000
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SUMMARY:NIH Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Research Innovation will be hosting a webinar with the National Institutes of Health\, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Join us to learn about the grants and resources available for translational researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/nih-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Research Innovation":MAILTO:cri@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T083000
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SUMMARY:Mahshid Asri PhD Dissertation Defense
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nDevelopment of Anomaly Detection and Characterization Algorithms Using Wideband Radar Image Processing for Security Applications \nDate:\n11/17/2023 \nTime:\n8:30:00 AM \nLocation: 302 Stearns \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Carey Rappaport (Advisor)\nProf. Charles DiMarzio\nProf. Edwin Marengo \nAbstract:\nDetection and characterization of suspicious body-worn objects is necessary for safe and effective personnel screening. In airports\, developing a precise system that can distinguish threats and explosives from objects like money belt can reduce the pat-down significantly while maintaining effective security. This dissertation proposes two main algorithms which are developed for different millimeter-wave radar systems. The first project is a material characterization algorithm designed for a 30 GHz wideband multi bi-static radar system used for passenger screening in airports. The proposed algorithm can automatically distinguish lossless materials from lossy ones and calculate their thickness and permittivities. Starting from the radar reconstructed image showing a cross-section of the body\, we extract the nominal body contour using Fourier series\, separate body and object responses\, categorize the object as lossy or lossless based on the depression and protrusion of the body contour\, and finally predict possible values for the object’s permittivity and thickness. Our resulting classification is good\, implying fewer nuisance alarms at check points. We have also trained a deep learning model for pixel-wise localization of body worn anomalies. The second project is a metal detection algorithm developed to monitor pedestrians walking along a sidewalk for large\, concealed metallic objects. Finite Difference Frequency Domain and SAR algorithms are used to simulate the images produced by this 6 GHz wideband radar system. A deep learning model has then been used to predict a pixel level mask for the body and anomaly based on the inputted radar image.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/mahshid-asri-phd-dissertation-defense/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T140000
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CREATED:20230816T195124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T195124Z
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SUMMARY:FacDev Fridays: How Faculty Can Support Student Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Register for this event
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/facdev-fridays-how-faculty-can-support-student-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
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SUMMARY:Bruno Souto Maior Muniz Morais PhD Dissertation Defense
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nEnabling Domain Platform Design for Streaming Applications: A Holistic Approach \nCommittee Members:\nGunar Schirner (Advisor)\nProf. David Kaeli\nProf. Hamed Tabkhi (UNCC) \nTime:\n10:00:00 AM \nLocation: ISEC 601 \nAbstract:\nIn recent years\, more demanding streaming applications make striking a balance between high compute performance and efficiency paramount in platforms designs for edge computing. In addition\, designing a platform that is optimized for a single application is costly due to non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs. In contrast\, multiple applications can be grouped in domains\, e.g. computer vision\, software-defined radio. Leveraging shared characteristics of similar applications within a domain\, e.g. structural composition/computation patterns\, a single domain platform that caters to these similarities and accelerates applications can be generated\, thus benefiting multiple applications at once and dramatically improving NRE and time-to-market (TTM). \nThis dissertation introduces methodologies atvarious abstraction levels to enable streamlined domain platform design for streaming applications. Thrust 1 introduces high level DSE methods based on integer linear programming (ILP)\, Tile-based Synchronization Aware ILP (TSAR-ILP). Initially\, single-application platform allocations are considered using TSAR-ILP. While TSAR-ILP only focuses on applications in isolation\, its formulation lays the foundations for DmTSAR-ILP\, a method that performs domain DSE with multiple applications\, obtaining an optimal unified platform allocation that and achieving an increase of 22.5% in throughput\, while being 70x faster when compared to previous methods (MG-DmDSE). However\, DmTSAR-ILP aims to aggregate all applications fairly. This presents a challenge when the designer wishes to focus on a subset of applications. To enable ultimate flexibility in a product-oriented setting\, modeled after a market analysis process\, this dissertation introduces ProdDSE. ProdDSE enables application prioritization while also introducing concurrent application modeling and a multi-objective optimization (area\, performance) approach. This enables up to a 3.4x boost in performance depending on use case\, while also providing gains in DSE runtime (4.3x faster). \nThrust 2 introduces Sedona\, a domain-specific language (DSL) and exploration enviroment that captures parametric dataflow application descriptions with language features dedicated to streaming applications. A design identified by Thrust 1 can be further refined using the tools in Thrust 2\, by capturing the connectivity of a design using Sedona. Then\, automatic wiring is performed for target outputs such as timing-aware simulations or RTL-level code\, enabling structural manipulation at a high-level description without the burden of low-level manual integration. \nFinally\, to better guide the high-level decisions performed in Thrust 1 and further exploration/integration in Thrust 2\, Thrust 3 considers the implications of HWACC topology choices in an HWACC-rich SoC. The ACTAR flow is introduced to explore different topologies in a RISC-V based SoC and the side-effects of topology and memory sizing choices on the system-wide performance and synchronization burdens due computation offloading to HWACCs. This produces valuable and actionable insights for designers to make informed choices on system-level compositions depending on application communication and computation demands.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/bruno-souto-maior-muniz-morais-phd-dissertation-defense/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: Professor Haotian Wang
DESCRIPTION:Electrochemical Approaches to Decarbonizing Fuels and Chemicals \nElectrochemical conversion of atmospheric molecules (CO2\, O2\, H2O\, N2) into fuels and chemicals represents a green and alternative route compared to traditional manufacturing approaches. However\, its practice is currently challenged at two systematic levels: the lack of active\, selective\, and stable electrocatalysts for efficient and reliable chemical bond transformations\, and the lack of novel catalytic reactors for practical reaction rates and efficient product separation. In this talk\, using CO2 reduction to gas and liquid products and O2 reduction to hydrogen peroxide as representative reactions\, I will introduce the rational design of both catalytic materials and reactors towards practical electrochemical manufacturing of fuels and chemicals. \n\nDr. Haotian Wang is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University. He obtained his PhD degree in the Department of Applied Physics at Stanford University in 2016 and his Bachelor of Science in Physics at the University of Science and Technology of China in 2011. In 2016 he received the Rowland Fellowship and began his independent research career at Harvard as a principal investigator. He was awarded the 2021 Sloan Fellow\, 2020 Packard Fellow\, 2019 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar\, 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30\, highly cited researchers\, etc. He serves as the editorial board of Communications Materials. His research group has been focused on developing novel nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications including energy storage\, chemical/fuel generation\, and water treatment.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-fall-seminar-series-professor-haotian-wang/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T160000
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SUMMARY:Aria Masoomi PhD Proposal Review
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nMaking Deep Neural Network Transparent \nDate:\n11/29/2023 \nTime:\n3:00:00 pm \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Jennifer Dy (Advisor)\nProf. Mario Sznaier\nProf. Eduardo Sontag\nProf. Peter Castaldi \nAbstract:\nAs machine learning algorithms are deployed ubiquitously to a variety of domains\, it is imperative to make these often black-box models transparent.\nThe ability to interpret and comprehend the reasoning behind machine learning models plays a pivotal role in increasing  user trust. It not only offers insights into how a model functions but also opens avenues for model enhancements. \nThis research delves into the realm of interpretability\, focusing on the dichotomy between ‘intrinsic’ and ‘post hoc’ interpretability. Intrinsic interpretability involves constraining the complexity of the machine learning model itself\, resulting in models inherently interpretable due to their simplicity\, such as decision trees or sparse linear regression. On the other hand\, post hoc interpretability employs techniques that assess the model’s behavior after training\, offering insights into the model’s outcomes. Examples of post hoc techniques include permutation feature importance and the Shapley value method for feature importance. \nThe core contribution of this Thesis proposal lies in the development of novel methods to enhance both intrinsic and post hoc interpretability. These methods aim to advance the field by offering new perspectives on understanding machine learning models\, thereby contributing to the ongoing discourse on model transparency and user trust.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/aria-masoomi-phd-proposal-review/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T170000
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SUMMARY:Aria Masoomi PhD Proposal Review
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nMaking Deep Neural Network Transparent \nDate:\n11/29/2023 \nTime:\n4:30:00 PM \nCommittee Members:-\nProf. Jennifer Dy\nProf. Eduardo Sontag\nProf. Mario Sznaier\nProf. Peter Castaldi \nAbstract:\nAs machine learning algorithms are deployed ubiquitously to a variety of domains\, it is imperative to make these often black-box models transparent. The ability to interpret and comprehend the reasoning behind machine learning models plays a pivotal role in increasing user trust. It not only offers insights into how a model functions but also opens avenues for model enhancements. \nThis research delves into the realm of interpretability\, focusing on the dichotomy between ‘intrinsic’ and ‘post hoc’ interpretability. Intrinsic interpretability involves constraining the complexity of the machine learning model itself\, resulting in models inherently interpretable due to their simplicity\, such as decision trees or sparse linear regression. On the other hand\, post hoc interpretability employs techniques that assess the model’s behavior after training\, offering insights into the model’s outcomes. Examples of post hoc techniques include permutation feature importance and the Shapley value method for feature importance. \nThe core contribution of this Thesis proposal lies in the development of novel methods to enhance both intrinsic and post hoc interpretability. These methods aim to advance the field by offering new perspectives on understanding machine learning models\, thereby contributing to the ongoing discourse on model transparency and user trust.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/aria-masoomi-phd-proposal-review-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
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SUMMARY:Gordon Institute Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership as a stand-alone certificate or in combination with one of twenty-three Master of Science degrees offered through Northeastern’s College of Engineering\, College of Science\, or Khoury College of Computer Sciences. \nThe National Academy of Engineering recognized The Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership (GIEL) for its innovative curriculum that combines technical education\, leadership capabilities\, and the “Challenge Project”: an opportunity for students to receive master’s level credit while working in industry. \nBy aligning technical proficiency with leadership capabilities\, GIEL accelerates the development of high-potential engineers and prepares them to lead complex projects early in their careers. Upon completing the program\, more than 88% of the 2022 class reported increased leadership responsibility\, while more than 50% of the 2022 class reported being promoted within one year of graduation. \nOur Director of Admissions will answer your application questions for Fall 2024. \nYou will have the opportunity to hear from Alumni on how The Gordon Institute propelled their engineering careers. Program professors will also be present to answer curriculum questions.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/gordon-institute-virtual-information-session-18/
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Engineering Leadership program":MAILTO:gordonleadership@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231116T213530Z
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SUMMARY:First-Year Engineering Fall Expos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for First-Year Engineering’s Fall Expos on Friday\, December 1\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Monday\, December 4\, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the Curry Student Center Pit and Quad. Cornerstone of Engineering students will be showcasing their Fall projects. Themes include sumo robots\, sustainability\, carnival games\, animals and the natural world\, and interactive games. \n  \n 
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/first-year-engineering-fall-expos/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Curry Student Center\, 360 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T113000
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SUMMARY:Cheng Gongye PhD Dissertation Defense
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nHardware Security Vulnerabilities in Deep Neural Networks and Mitigations \nDate:\n12/4/2023 \nTime:\n10:30:00 AM \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Yunsi Fei (Advisor)\nProf. Aidong Ding\nProf. Xue Lin\nProf. Xiaolin Xu \nAbstract:\nIn the past decade\, Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) have become pivotal in numerous fields\, including security-sensitive autonomous driving and privacy-critical medical diagnosis. This Ph.D. dissertation delves into the hardware security of DNNs\, discovering their vulnerabilities to fault and side-channel attacks and exploring novel countermeasures essential for their safe deployment in critical applications. \nFault attacks disrupt computation or inject faults into parameters\, compromising the integrity of targeted applications. This dissertation demonstrates a power-glitching fault injection attack on FPGA-based DNN accelerators\, common in cloud environments\, which exploits vulnerabilities in the shared power distribution network and results in model misclassification. In response to these threats\, we introduce a novel\, lightweight defense mechanism to protect DNN parameters from adversarial bit-flip attacks. The proposed framework incorporates a dynamic channel-shuffling obfuscation scheme coupled with a logits-based model integrity monitor. The approach effectively safeguards various DNN models against bit-flip attacks\, without necessitating retraining or structural changes to the models. Furthermore\, our research expands the scope of fault analysis beyond just the parameters of DNN models. We thoroughly examine the entire implementation of commercial products\, defying the prevailing assumption that quantized DNNs are inherently resistant to bit-flips. \nSide-channel attacks exploit information leakage of system implementations\, such as power consumption and electromagnetic emanations\, to reveal system secrets and therefore compromise confidentiality. This dissertation makes significant contributions to side-channel assisted model extraction of DNNs. We present a floating-point timing side-channel attack on x86 CPUs that reverse-engineers DNN model parameters in software implementations. For hardware accelerators\, we target the state-of-the-art AMD-Xilinx deep-learning processor unit (DPU)\, a reconfigurable engine dedicated to convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and representing the most complex commercial FPGA accelerator with encrypted IPs. Our work demonstrates that electromagnetic analysis can be leveraged to recover the data flow and scheduling of the DNN accelerators\, facilitating follow-on architecture and parameter extraction attacks. To mitigate EM side-channel model extraction attacks\, we introduce a novel defense mechanism that devises a random importance-aware activation mask on input pixels to disrupt the operation alignment on EM traces\, with minimal performance and efficiency impacts. \nOverall\, this dissertation significantly deepens the understanding of hardware security of DNN models. It makes important contributions in discovering novel and critical vulnerabilities of DNN inference pertaining to system implementations\, and proposing effective and practical solutions for securing DNNs in mission-critical environments. The research work marks a substantial step forward in the development of resilient and secure AI systems.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/cheng-gongye-phd-dissertation-defense/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: Professor Cameron Abrams
DESCRIPTION:Molecular Dynamics Investigations of Thermosetting Polymers \nThermosetting polymers comprise a wide variety of monomer constituents and polymerization chemistries that in principle provide the degrees of freedom necessary to tailor these materials to a broad range of applications\, from structural composites\, coatings and barrier materials\, ballistic shielding\, and even solid rocket fuels. In this talk\, I will trace my group’s history in using molecular dynamics simulations to investigate conceptual links among molecular architectures\, intermolecular interactions\, and network structures and how they determine thermomechanical properties of polymerized materials that these applications demand. Highlights in this history include the discovery of the links between crosslink arrangements and protovoid-based toughening; toughening using partially reacted substructures; long-timescale material response through time-temperature superposition; and rationalizing improvements over petrochemically derived monomers using novel bio-based subunits. A consistent theme will be demonstration of how close collaboration with experimental groups allows for simulation predictions to be tested. I will conclude with a presentation of our group’s software package\, HTPolyNet\, that represents the first opensource\, end-to-end generator of all-atom models of network-polymerized monomer mixtures based only on monomer structures\, which should accelerate the community’s use of MD simulation to investigate thermosetting polymers. \n\nCameron F. Abrams is the Bartlett ’81 – Barry ’81 Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University\, where he has served on the faculty since 2002 and as Department Head since 2017. Abrams’ research expertise lies in advancing modern molecular simulation methods with applications in protein science\, drug discovery\, complex fluids\, and high-performance materials. He is the recipient of an ONR Young Investigator Award\, an NSF CAREER Award\, and the AIChE Computational and Molecular Sciences Forum Impact Award. He received a BS in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1995 and a PhD from the University of California\, Berkeley\, in 2000. He trained as a postdoc for two years in the Theory Group at the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz\, Germany\, before joining Drexel.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-fall-seminar-series-professor-cameron-abrams/
LOCATION:010 Behrakis\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
GEO:42.3396156;-71.0886534
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231121T182340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T182402Z
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SUMMARY:Enabling Engineering Fall Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Students will present their final design projects at the Enabling Engineering Fall Showcase. The projects that will be presented are listed below. \n\nAccessible Golfing\nCaution Radar\nAccessible Plant Watering System\nSwitch Activated Cornhole\nVR App\nSwitch Activated Toys\nAdaptive Drum Set\nProsthetic Finger\n\nEnabling Engineering is a Northeastern University student group that designs and builds devices to empower individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Our students collaborate with clients on projects that provide greater independence\, reduce medical burdens\, and increase social connectedness. We help family members\, clinicians\, and teachers care for people with disabilities. By giving students the opportunity to participate in Enabling Engineering projects\, we are training the next generation of engineers to be knowledgeable about\, and aware of\, the needs of individuals with disabilities. \nIf you are unable to join in person\, you can join via Zoom.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/enabling-engineering-fall-showcase-2/
LOCATION:002 Ell Hall\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Enabling Engineering":MAILTO:enable@coe.neu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231204T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T185947Z
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SUMMARY:Suyash Pradhan MS Thesis Defense
DESCRIPTION:Title: COPILOT: Cooperative Perception using Lidar for Handoffs between Road Side Units \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Kaushik Chowdhury (Advisor)\nProf. Stratis Ioannidis\nProf. Jennifer Dy \nAbstract:\nThis thesis presents COPILOT\, a ML-based approach that allows vehicles requiring ubiquitous high bandwidth connectivity to identify the most suitable road side units (RSUs) through proactive handoffs. By cooperatively exchanging the data obtained from local 3D Lidar point clouds within adjacent vehicles and with coarse knowledge of their relative positions\, COPILOT identifies transient blockages to all candidate RSUs along the path under study. Such cooperative perception is critical for choosing RSUs with highly directional links required for mmWave bands\, which majorly degrade in the absence of LOS. COPILOT proposes three modules that operate in an inter-connected manner: (i) As an alternative to sending raw Lidar point clouds\, it extracts and transmits low-dimensional intermediate features to lower the overhead of inter-vehicle messaging; (ii) It utilizes an attention-mechanism to place greater emphasis on data collected from specific vehicles\, as opposed to nearest neighbor and distance-based selection schemes\, and (iii) it experimentally validates the outcomes using an outdoor testbed composed of an autonomous car and Talon AD7200 60GHz routers emulating the RSUs\, accompanied by the public release of the datasets. Results reveal COPILOT yields upto 69.8% and 20.42% improvement in latency and throughput compared to traditional reactive handoffs for mmWave networks\, respectively
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/suyash-pradhan-ms-thesis-defense/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231122T152008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T152008Z
UID:40507-1701891000-1701896400@coe.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:The Graduate School Collaborative Webinar: Why consider Graduate School?
DESCRIPTION:Think graduate school is just for future faculty? Think again! \nJoin us as we demystify what it takes to be and become a graduate student (MS and PhD)\, as well as the many career avenues that you can take with a graduate school degree. Come learn about the following topics from some of the top Engineering Graduate Programs in the country! \n\nWhat is graduate school\nWhat to expect\nWhy consider graduate school\nHow to prepare\nThinking ahead to the application process\n\n  \nWhat: Seminar on “Why consider Graduate School?”\nWhen: Wednesday December 6th\, 2023; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time\nFor Who: Undergraduate Freshman\, Sophomore\, and Juniors\nSponsored by: UC Berkeley\, Georgia Tech\, John’s Hopkins university\, University of Michigan\, Northeastern\, NYU\, Ohio State\, University of Oklahoma\, Purdue University\, Rice University\, University of Southern California\nWhere: Zoom – Register using the Link below \nQuestions about accessing the webinar? Contact Nina Parshall at parshall.8@osu.edu \n \nNote: There will be breakout sessions with each school for 30mins following the presentation (8:30pm – 9:00pm Eastern). Register to join for some exclusive networking!
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/the-graduate-school-collaborative-webinar-why-consider-graduate-school/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231204T185514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T185514Z
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SUMMARY:Mauro Belgiovine PhD Proposal Review
DESCRIPTION:Title: Wireless Intelligence: A Comprehensive Exploration of AI-Driven Solutions in Channel Estimation\, Beam Refinement\, and Protocol Classification for Next Generation Networks \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Kaushik Chowdhury (advisor)\nProf. Stratis Ioannidis\nDr. Chris Dick \nAbstract:\nhis thesis explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on wireless systems through model-driven simulations and real-world datasets\, with a focus on enhancing both local and cellular wireless networks through the deployment of highly customized deep learning solutions that target specific bottlenecks affecting traditional signal processing based communication. \nThe research delves into three key areas that address critical challenges in the current wireless landscape. The first focal point of the investigation involves channel estimation using deep learning techniques to denoise pilots and expedite the accurate estimation of Channel State Information (CSI). By leveraging deep learning methodologies\, the proposed solution aims to enhance the reliability and computation for MIMO and massive MIMO channel estimation\, thereby contributing to improved communication efficiency and reduced errors. The second major topic encompasses the application of reinforcement learning for 5G New Radio (NR) millimeter-wave (mmWave) beam refinement. The study aims to develop a Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithm capable of adjusting beamsteering angles\, starting from a coarse beam scanning procedure and further refining them for higher transmission efficiency. This innovation is expected to substantially decrease traffic overhead while simultaneously enhancing beam steering precision\, thus optimizing the performance of mmWave communication. The third and final area of focus introduces a transformer-based WiFi multi-protocol classifier\, strategically deployed on a DeepWave Air-T edge device\, which is equipped with Module on Chip (MoC) low power CPU-GPU and programmable Software Defined Radio (SDR). This classifier outperforms existing modulation classification models and legacy methods under lower SNR conditions\, leveraging TensorRT’s model compression capabilities to efficiently process extended sequences of raw IQ samples\, ensuring high performance at a low computational cost. The proposed solution addresses the growing demand for efficient and adaptable wireless communication systems\, paving the way for advancements in edge-based processing and intelligent protocol classification. \nThis work seeks to contribute significantly to the ongoing AI revolution in wireless systems by addressing crucial issues in channel estimation\, beam refinement\, and protocol classification. The outcomes of this research hold the potential to redefine the landscape of wireless communication\, offering enhanced performance\, reduced overhead\, and increased adaptability in both local and cellular networks.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/mauro-belgiovine-phd-proposal-review/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231204T190346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T190346Z
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SUMMARY:Yisi Liu MS Thesis Defense
DESCRIPTION:Title: Experimental research on the Nonlinear Magnetoelectric Effect of the VLF ME Antennas \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Nian Sun (Advisor)\nProf. Yongmin Liu\nProf. Xufeng Zhang \nAbstract:\nMagnetoelectric (ME) coupling effects in ferromagnetic and piezoelectric composites involve the control of electric polarization (P) by applying a magnetic field (H) (direct ME effect)\, or the manipulation of magnetization (M) through an electric field (E) (converse ME effect) . These effects are facilitated by the mechanical deformation in the ferroic phases resulting from the combination of magnetostriction and piezoelectricity. In single-phase materials\, the breakthrough in achieving large ME coefficients has further advanced the development of ME materials and devices. Consequently\, numerous multifunctional ME devices\, such as mechanical antennas\, magnetic sensors\, tunable inductors\, and filters\, have been developed. This thesis has provides a summary and categorization of these devices based on their physical mechanism and type of ME effects. The inclusion of mechanical ME antennas based on piezoelectric/magnetostrictive heterostructures with acoustic actuation reflects the significant interest in this topic. Notably\, a maximum communication distance of 120 m for a very low frequency (VLF) communication system has been achieved using a pair of mechanical ME antennas. Subsequently\, we will focus on introducing and reviewing the materials and devices related to the ME effect\, as well as the application of ME mechanical antennas in very low frequency (VLF) communication systems. \nIn addition to that\, we developed a transmitter with a Metglas/PZT/Metglas structure antenna. Our study focuses on investigating the transmission effects of this antenna when employing direct antenna modulation techniques to enhance data transmission. Through our research\, we have introduced a novel modulation method by modulating the antenna. We observed that this modulation method produces a more stable and stronger signal. \n 
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/yisi-liu-ms-thesis-defense/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231208T145358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T145358Z
UID:40788-1702036800-1702038600@coe.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Ate Darabi PhD Proposal Review
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nComplex Delayed Networks and Their Application in Epidemic Analysis: Modeling\, Analysis\, and Strategic Management \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Milad Siami (Advisor)\nProf. Bahram Shafai\nProf. Rozhin Hajian \nAbstract:\nIn the face of crowd-related disasters like pandemics and mass attacks\, the complex dynamics of human interactions demand comprehensive modeling approaches. This proposal adopts a network-based perspective\, leveraging the delayed Susceptible-Infected-Susceptible (SIS) model for epidemics and the Predator-Swarm-Guide (PSG) model for crowd movement\, to gain insights into the dynamics of these critical situations. \nIn epidemic networks\, time delays and uncertainties can significantly change the epidemic behavior and result in successive echoing waves of the spread between various population clusters. We examine these effects on linear SIS dynamics\, evaluating network stability and performance loss. We prove that network performance loss is correlated with the structure of the underlying graph\, intrinsic time delays\, epidemic characteristics\, and external shocks. This performance measure is then used to develop an optimal traffic restriction algorithm for network performance enhancement\, resulting in reduced infection in the metapopulation.   An epidemic-based centrality index is also proposed to evaluate the impact of every subpopulation on network performance\, and its asymptotic behavior is investigated. This index converges to local or eigenvector centralities under specific parameters. Moreover\, given that epidemic-based centrality depends on the epidemic properties of the disease\, it may yield distinct node rankings as the disease characteristics slowly change over time or as different types of infections spread. This unique characteristic of epidemic-based centrality enables it to adjust to various epidemic features. The derived centrality index is then adopted to improve the network robustness against external shocks on the epidemic network. \nThe PSG model addresses mass attack scenarios\, considering individuals’ efforts to evade adversaries and seek guidance. Environmental factors like impermeable walls and psychological elements are incorporated into this model. The preliminary results highlight the role of coordinated cooperation in minimizing casualties. The objective is to reduce casualties through a hybrid motion optimization approach for individuals and the guiding agent.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/ate-darabi-phd-proposal-review/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231201T144400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T144400Z
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SUMMARY:Cookies with the Dean: Holiday Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join Dean Gregory Abowd for a holiday-themed Cookies with the Dean on Monday\, December 11th from 1:00-2:30pm in the Robinson Quad Tent near Curry Student Center. \nWe will have holiday cookies\, hot cocoa\, and free Swag available! Swing by for food\, fun\, and a chance to talk to the Dean. \nWe hope to see you there! \nThis is a 100% compostable event. Please place all waste into the marked composting bins for their disposal.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/cookies-with-the-dean-holiday-edition/
LOCATION:The Tents at Robinson Quad\, 336 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231208T145140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T145212Z
UID:40790-1702371600-1702375200@coe.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Durga Suresh PhD Proposal Review
DESCRIPTION:Title: Network Security Management and Threat Mitigation in the Open Cloud\n \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Miriam Leeser (Advisor)\nProf. Michael Zink\nProf. Xiaolin Xu \nAbstract:\nCloud computing and advanced cyberinfrastructures are increasingly vital to the functioning of Internet systems. Every day\, more devices are added to the cloud\, to provide greater resource utilization\, availability\, and scalability. Due to the expanding reliance on cloud computing\, securing the cloud is paramount. Tackling the issue of securing the cloud is crucial not only for preserving the functionality and reliability of cloud-based systems but also for protecting the critical data and services that depend on these platforms. \nCloud computing models include public clouds\, private clouds\, community clouds\, and hybrid clouds. Private\, community\, and hybrid clouds provide security\, but with an important trade-off; namely\, user access restriction in the cloud. The proposed research uses the Open Cloud Testbed (OCT) which is part of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Computer and Information Systems Engineering(CISE) Community Research Infrastructure(CRI) program. OCT is an example of a public cloud that allows users two things: 1) an isolated set of nodes to perform experiments with bare metal access\, which can potentially lead to security issues\, and 2) the ability to test out the solutions for both using the cloud and adding security to it. The proposed research aims to target a system like the OCT\, specifically targeting a public cloud environment. \nThis system will be designed to allow access to the switch\, enabling control and management of traffic within the cloud network. This research aims to mitigate network security threats in the public cloud network. The aim of this research is multifold. First\, we identify and classify the behavior of users in the cloud. We then provide an approach to creating a network security management policy that will deal with 1)detecting network intruders that scan the cloud network and remove their access to the network\, and  2) managing heavy hitters that can cause Denial of Service (DOS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attacks in the cloud network by using the heavy hitter detection system and prevent them from putting more traffic on the network. Both network intruder detection and heavy hitter management systems use Access Control Lists (ACL)as a means to prevent the user from putting traffic on the cloud network. Lastly\, we perform experiments to handle these threats and measure the success of the experimental setup concerning network attacks. The proposed approach will ensure network security by creating a framework for network security management policy to minimize threats in the cloud network and other resources directly attached to the network. The proposed research aims to enhance cybersecurity by employing network intruder detection techniques to identify potential threats\, implementing heavy hitter management to mitigate threats effectively\, and developing and enforcing a network security management policy to prevent future threats.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/durga-suresh-phd-proposal-review/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231208T145540Z
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SUMMARY:Deepak Prabhala MS Thesis Defense
DESCRIPTION:Title: “Smart Microwave Devices with Programable Printed Circuit Board (PPCB): Design with Liquid Crystal Elastomer Polymers in Transmission Lines and Circulators” \nCommittee Members:\n1) Professor Nian X. Sun (Advisor)\n2) Professor Marvin Onabajo\n3) Professor Yongmin Liu \nAbstract:\nThis study explores the innovative application of liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) polymers in the design and implementation of microwave transmission lines and circulators. Liquid crystal elastomers\, known for their unique combination of liquid crystalline and elastomeric properties\, offer a unique approach to developing flexible and tunable microwave devices. The research focuses on a thorough study of the electro-mechanical properties of LCEs to achieve novel functionalities in the design of transmission lines and circulators for microwave communication systems in HFSS simulations. The first part of the study delves into the characterization of the dielectric and mechanical properties of the chosen LCE polymer. Subsequently\, the design and fabrication of a flexible and tunable transmission line using LCE are discussed. The LCE-based transmission line aims to measure the insertion loss and return loss with different widths\, lengths\, and thicknesses of the LCE polymer. The study investigates the impact of temperature on the transmission line’s performance\, offering insights into potential applications in reconfigurable microwave systems. The second phase of the research explores the utilization of LCE in the development of a microwave circulator\, a vital component in microwave communication networks. The circulator design incorporates the unique properties of LCE by using a stepped dielectric variation approach for broadband isolation. This innovation holds promise for enhancing the efficiency and adaptability of microwave systems in communication and radar applications. The findings of this research contribute to offering a pathway for integrating liquid crystal elastomers into flexible and reconfigurable microwave devices. This thesis aims to advance the understanding of smart microwave devices and inspire further exploration into the application of liquid crystal elastomer polymers in cutting-edge technologies.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/deepak-prabhala-ms-thesis-defense/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231116T162621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T162704Z
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SUMMARY:Night of yalda
DESCRIPTION:Honor the longest night of the year in this Persian cultural tradition to offer hope and light. \nThere will be watermelon\, pomegranate\, Persian food\, and of course Persian music. \nNot necessary\, but we will be happy if you show up in red. \nLocation: 111 Snell Library
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/night-of-yalda/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bioengineering":MAILTO:bioe@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T042221
CREATED:20231215T181627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T181627Z
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SUMMARY:Xiang Zhang PhD Proposal Review
DESCRIPTION:Title:Confidentiality and Privacy Preserving:  Intertwining Deep Learning and  Side-channel Analysis \nMeeting ID: 976 4324 8925 Passcode: 779251 \nCommittee Members:\nProf. Yunsi Fei (Advisor)\nProf. Adam Ding\nProf. Lili Su \nAbstract:\nIn the past decade\, deep learning-empowered technologies have significantly permeated our daily lives\, revolutionizing diverse application domains with superb performance.  In hardware security\, deep learning has been employed for power or electromagnetic side-channel analysis (SCA) and protection\, and the security of deep learning implementations starts gaining traction. \nThis dissertation delves into the intertwining deep learning techniques and side-channel analysis.  It addresses two critical questions: how to extend deep learning to other types of SCAs; what confidentiality and privacy vulnerabilities deep learning models have. \nOur research work first explores deep learning-assisted cache side-channel attacks and introduces innovative countermeasures grounded in the principles of adversarial samples against deep learning. We first design a novel high-frequency cache monitor\,  which runs concurrent to the victim execution and collects run-time timing traces\, while previous cache monitors are only able to collect timing samples. Such timing traces facilitate follow-on non-profiled Differential Deep Learning Analysis (DDLA) for secret retrieval. We also propose a novel countermeasure against the new DDLA\, leveraging the concept of adversarial examples\, which deliberately introduces obfuscation operations in the victim program so as to generate ‘adversarial’ timing traces and therefore circumvent the follow-on DDLA. \nThe second part of the dissertation addresses the vulnerability of deep neural network (DNN) implementations and presents novel methodologies for enhancing user privacy. It introduces a technique for extracting deep learning models through software-based power side channels. By manipulating model inputs and leveraging the on-chip Intel Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) sensors reporting\, the entire model parameters can be extracted when the model inference is executed on modern processors. To protect both the model confidentiality and the input privacy\, this dissertation proposes to obfuscate the model inputs while preserving the end-to-end functionality. It introduces an encoder to transform the inputs before feeding the DNN model\, and appends a decoder after the model outputs to recover the intended results. The approach\, compared to traditional encryption or masking techniques\, is more efficient and can effectively protect both user privacy and model confidentiality. \nThe overall goal of the dissertation is to further investigate the power of deep learning in SCA and countermeasure and safeguard secure DNN implementations.
URL:https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/xiang-zhang-phd-proposal-review/
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