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Accepting the challenge: ECpE Assistant Professor Daji Qiao started his research on sensor data management, a fundamental research issue in sensor networks and critical segment of the United States’ cyber infrastructure, in the fall 2006. Qiao enjoys the research challenge of providing secure sensor data management.

Trusting in Qiao: Earlier this year, the National Science Foundation awarded Qiao and two colleagues a three-year, $250,000 CyberTrust Grant. The grant supports the research team’s efforts to develop an integrated solution to provide novel privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and reliability protection for sensor data management. Qiao says that with such an integrated solution, future sensor networks could become more secure in all aspects of sensor data management, including data collection, processing, storage, and delivery.  

Broadening horizons: Qiao, who is new to the research area of sensor networking security, is excited about the CyberTrust Grant. The grant recognizes what Qiao’s team has accomplished in this area during the past couple of years. “This grant helps me a lot in expanding my research horizons to new areas such as sensor networking security and wireless networking security in general,” Qiao says.

Sharing the knowledge: In addition to his research, Qiao teaches three computer engineering courses at Iowa State. Qiao brings his research into the classroom, particularly in Cpr E 546: Wireless and Sensor Networks, to enhance the learning experience for students. Qiao says he enjoys exposing his students to state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of wireless and sensor networks and preparing them to pursue successful careers after graduation.

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