Shaanan Cohney

Dr. Shaanan Cohney is the Deputy Head of the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne. Coming from the security community, his research attempts to use a wide variety of traditional computer science research techniques to address problems in public policy. His work has won a variety of awards, including a 2016 Pwnie for Best Cryptographic Attack and multiple best/distinguished papers at top security conferences. He is also the winner of six teaching awards including a national level award for his intro to algorithms course. Past work has included a fellowship with Senator Ron Wyden and a summer stint at the FTC working on public policy. His academic bio won't say this, but he has a history of getting into (only the right sorts of) trouble.