Kami Vaniea
Biography
Dr. Kami Vaniea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on the human factors related to security and privacy. The aim of her work is to improve the accessibility of security and privacy technologies for a diverse group of users, including end users, developers, and system administrators. Dr. Vaniea's recent projects include developer-centered privacy, dynamic phishing advice, bystander privacy in smart speakers, understanding barriers to software update installations, and addressing misconceptions about Twitter's privacy settings.
Research Interests
Usable Security and Privacy
Cybersecurity
Human-Computer Interaction
Information Security
Authorization and Access Control
Internet of Things
System Administration
Education
2012, Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2005, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Teaching*
- ECE 458 - Computer Security
- Taught in 2024, 2025
- ECE 750 - Special Topics in Computer Software
- Taught in 2024, 2025
- SE 390 - Design Project Planning
- Taught in 2025
* Only courses taught in the past 5 years are displayed.
Graduate studies
I am currently seeking to accept graduate students. Please submit your graduate studies application and include my name as a potential advisor.