Chris Kanich

Email Address: ckanich@uic.edu
College: Engineering Department: Computer Science
Title: Assistant Professor
Office: 1220 Phone: 312-355-0950
Webpage: http://www.cs.uic.edu/~ckanich/
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes

Research Interest:
Internet Security/cybersecurity, networking, systems, visualization, human factors in security/computer use, economics of cybercrime.

Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10

Qualifications of a Student:
Requirements: Computer Networks or equivalent experience; Computer Science major, Junior or Senior level student. Students with exceptional interest and experience in data-driven visualizations or interactive experiences from Art & Design are also encouraged to apply. Web programming a plus. Minimum GPA of 3.5.

Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Students will meet with me before applying to discuss interests and possible projects. If we choose a project, the student will be expected commit at least 10, preferably 20 hours per week. The deliverable will either be running code or a scholarly paper, of which the student is the primary author.

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