Yacoub Hanna's Profile

Hanna, Yacoub

Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Software Engineering

Department of Computing & Software Engineering

HOLMES 0126B

cybersecurity, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), embedded systems, and critical infrastructure security, with an emphasis on developing practical security solutions for resource-constrained devices and cyber-physical environments. His broader research interests include Internet of Things (IoT) security, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), smart grid security, 5G and next-generation networks, and secure wireless communications.

Dr. Yacoub Hanna joined 蘑菇TV (蘑菇TV) as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing & Software Engineering in the fall of 2026. Previously, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida International University (FIU), where he conducted research in the Advanced Wireless and Security (ADWISE) Lab. Dr. Hanna graduated from FIU in 2026 with a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering. He also received his Master of Science in Computer Engineering from FIU in 2025 and his Bachelor of Science in 2020, graduating magna cum laude with a minor in Mathematical Sciences.

Education
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- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, FIU, Florida, USA
- M.S. in Computer Engineering, FIU, Florida, USA
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, FIU, Florida, USA
Specialties
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- IoT Security
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Embedded Systems Security
- Wireless & Satellite Networks
- Critical Infrastructure Security
Research and Teaching Interests
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Dr. Hanna鈥檚 research focuses on cybersecurity, PQC, and the security of critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on developing efficient security mechanisms for resource-constrained devices and cyber-physical systems. His research interests also include Internet of Things (IoT) security, smart grids, 5G, and satellite communications. He integrates his research into teaching through hands-on experiments and practical projects, engaging students in cybersecurity, cryptographic techniques, digital systems, and real-world security challenges.
Courses Offered
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- CDA 3200 - Digital Systems and Architecture
- CEN 3078 - Computer Security
Publications
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- A. Kurt, A.S. Beibitkhan, Y. Hanna, and A. Aydeger, (2026). PQLN: Post-Quantum Security for the Bitcoin Lightning Network's Off-Chain Surfaces. arXiv preprint arXiv:2609.13781.
- Y. Hanna, M. Veksler, and K. Akkaya, (2026). PQ-CKEM: Efficient Quantum resistant Group Key Creation for Large-Scale LEO Satellite Networks. Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Local and Metropolitan Area Networks (LANMAN).
- Y. Hanna, S. Tonyali, R. Harrilal-Parchment, and K. Akkaya, (2026). Rethinking IoT Security in the Era of Quantum Computing: Literature Reviews. In Quantum Computing, Sensing and Communications for IoT (pp. 169-226). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
- Y. Hanna, J. Bozhko, S. Tonyali, R. Harrilal-Parchment, M. Cebe, and K. Akkaya, "A comprehensive and realistic performance evaluation of post-quantum security for consumer IoT devices." Elsevier Internet of Things Journal 2025, 101650, doi: .
- M. Paudel, Y. Hanna, M. Veksler, K. Akkaya, D. Pineda, M. Anastasova, and R. Azarderakhsh, Practical and Efficient Post-Quantum Security Framework for IoT-based 5G Networks. Available at SSRN 6714859.
- Y. Hanna, M. Cebe, J. Leon, and K. Akkaya, "Efficient Group Key Management for Resilient Operation of LoRaWAN-Based Smart Grid Applications." IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology 32, no. 5, 2024, pp. 1706-1717, doi: 10.1109/TCST.2024.3378988.
- Y. Hanna, D. Pineda, M. Veksler, M. Paudel, K. Akkaya, M. Anastasova, and R. Azarderakhsh, "Integrating Post-Quantum TLS into the Control Plane of 5G Networks," 2024 IEEE International Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference (IPCCC), Orlando, FL, USA, 2024, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/IPCCC59868.2024.10850437.
- A. Mutlugun, Y. Hanna, and K. Akkaya, "Performance Evaluation of Quantum-Resistant IKEv2 Protocol for Satellite Networking Environments." 2024 IEEE Virtual Conference on Communications (VCC), NY, USA, pp. 1-7, 2024, doi: 10.1109/VCC63113.2024.10914395.
- Y. Hanna, D. Pineda, K. Akkaya, A. Aydeger, R. Harrilal-Parchment, and H. Albalawi, "Performance Evaluation of Secure and Privacy-preserving DNS at the 5G Edge," 2023 IEEE 20th International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Smart Systems (MASS), Toronto, ON, Canada, 2023, pp. 89-97, doi: 10.1109/MASS58611.2023.00019.
- J. Bozhko, Y. Hanna, R. Harrilal-Parchment, S. Tonyali, and K. Akkaya. "Performance evaluation of quantum-resistant TLS for consumer IoT devices." 2023 IEEE 20th Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC), Las Vegas, NV, USA, pp. 230-235, 2023, doi: 10.1109/CCNC51644.2023.10060762
- J. Leon, Y. Hanna, and K. Akkaya. "Integration of WAVE and OpenFlow for Realization of SDN-based VANETs in ns-3." 2022 Workshop on ns-3 (WNS3), pp. 41-48. 2022, doi: doi.org/10.1145/3532577.3532608
- J. Leon, Y. Hanna, and K. Akkaya. "Development and evaluation of a publish/subscribe IoT data sharing model with LoRaWAN." 2022 Open Journal of Internet of Things (OJIOT) 8, no. 1, 2022, pp. 7-19, urn: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022090515501014226277
- Y. Hanna, M. Cebe, S. Mercan, and K. Akkaya, "Efficient group-key management for low-bandwidth smart grid networks." 2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm), Aachen, Germany, 2021, pp. 188-193, doi: 10.1109/SmartGridComm51999.2021.9631988.

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