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Pardis Emami-Naeini

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Computer Science

Overview


My research is broadly at the intersection of security, privacy, and human-computer interaction. My work has been published at flagship venues in security (IEEE S&P, SOUPS) and human-computer interaction and social sciences (CHI, CSCW) and covered by multiple outlets, including Wired and the Wall Street Journal. On the policy and advocacy front, I have been working closely with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Consumer Reports, and the World Economic Forum to inform their efforts toward designing usable and informative security and privacy tools for consumers.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Computer Science · 2022 - Present Computer Science, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · 2022 - Present Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Assistant Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy · 2023 - Present Sanford School of Public Policy

In the News


Published May 16, 2024
Parents Underestimate the Privacy Risks Kids Face in Virtual Reality
Published May 8, 2024
Data Privacy in the Post-Roe Era
Published August 7, 2023
Smart Devices: Putting a Premium on Peace of Mind

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Recent Publications


“I Deleted It Afer the Overturn of Roe v. Wade”: Understanding Women's Privacy Concerns Toward Period-Tracking Apps in the Post Roe v. Wade Era

Conference Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings · May 11, 2024 The overturn of Roe v. Wade has taken away the constitutional right to abortion. Prior work shows that period-tracking apps' data practices can be used to detect pregnancy and abortion, hence putting women at risk of being prosecuted. It is unclear how muc ... Full text Cite

Well-intended but half-hearted: Hosts' consideration of guests' privacy using smart devices on rental properties

Conference Proceedings of the 20th Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security, SOUPS 2024 · January 1, 2024 The increased use of smart home devices (SHDs) on short-term rental (STR) properties raises privacy concerns for guests. While previous literature identifies guests' privacy concerns and the need to negotiate guests' privacy preferences with hosts, there i ... Cite

Understanding Parents' Perceptions and Practices Toward Children's Security and Privacy in Virtual Reality

Conference Proceedings - IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy · January 1, 2024 Recent years have seen a sharp increase in the number of underage users in virtual reality (VR), where security and privacy (S&P) risks such as data surveillance and self-disclosure in social interaction have been increasingly prominent. Prior work shows c ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Security and Privacy Transparency for Medical IoT Devices

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Oak Ridge Associated Universities · 2023 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


Carnegie Mellon University · 2020 Ph.D.