Greetings!
I’m Ahmed Ryan, a first-year
PhD student in Computer Science at the
University of Alabama, working as a Graduate
Research Assistant to
Dr. Rayhanur Rahman. Prior to joining academia, I was a Software Engineer with
around 3 years of experience in software
development. I graduated with a
Bachelor’s in Software Engineering from the
Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka,
recognized as a leading institution in Bangladesh.
Previously, I worked at Cefalo, a reputable
software company, where I created
secure web-based software solutions for
European clients. My interest in security began in 2020 when I
participated in a national CTF competition.
During my internship in 2022, I applied
OWASP standards to develop secure web
applications. I also gained research experience with the
Intelligent Systems and HCI Research Group,
exploring AI for automated detection of community smells.
Right now, I am working with
malicious packages and applying
machine learning to solve security
challenges. I am actively researching software supply chain
attacks to strengthen defenses against modern threats. This
blend of industry experience, academic research, and security
training has positioned me to effectively bridge theory and
practice.
Research Interest Areas:
- Software Supply Chain Security
- Machine Learning in Security
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Malware Analysis and Detection Techniques
- Vulnerability Research and Exploit Development
Feel free to connect if you're interested in collaborating or discussing research opportunities!