Saurav Ghosh

I am a Graduate Research Assistant in the VIBE Lab, where I work with Prof. Alvitta Ottley on a research project connected to Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) focused on improving the company’s proprietary ApexTrack algorithm.

In the past, I have worked with Prof. Raj Jain on quantum cryptographic primitives and secure networked systems. Before starting my PhD, I completed my Master’s in Applied Computer Science at Southeast Missouri State University, where I worked with Prof. Reshmi Mitra. My thesis proposed a blockchain-based access control framework for P2P networks. I received the Outstanding MS in Applied Computer Science Award, given to only one graduating student per academic year in recognition of academic excellence and contributions within the program cohort.

I earned my Bachelor’s in Computer Science from BRAC University in Bangladesh, where I worked with Prof. Md. Golam Rabiul Alam. My thesis explored prostate cancer detection using deep learning and transfer learning.

Outside of research, I am a Volunteer Mentor with the Code to PhD Mentorship Program, where I support underrepresented students applying to PhD programs.

Research Direction

• Human-Centered AI, Scientific Visualization, Uncertainty Quantification, Signal Analysis:
  My current work focuses on improving uncertainty-aware peak detection for GC-MS/chromatographic data, a problem space where algorithms, uncertainty, and human judgment meet to help scientists understand when an algorithm’s output is stable or uncertain.
• Quantum Security, Blockchain, Decentralized Systems, and Secure P2P/IoT Networks:
  I have also worked on the security of emerging networked systems, including quantum cryptographic protocols, blockchain-based access control, smart-contract mechanisms, and privacy-preserving IoT data access. My broader interest is in designing resilient systems through protocol analysis, threat modeling, governance mechanisms, and secure decentralized architectures.

Recent News

• Apr 2026: Served as PC Member and Reviewer for the 39th CAINE Conference.
• Mar 2026: Served as journal reviewer for ETDE Journal.
• Apr 2026: Published work at ACM Southeast 2026.
• Dec 2025: Published work in Elsevier Blockchain: Research and Applications.
• Sept 2025: Published work in Springer CATA 2025 proceedings.
• July 2025: Published work at ACM WiSec 2025.
• Apr 2025: Served as Session Chair at ACM Southeast Conference 2025.