Project Grant 2548946
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded $559,850 to the University of South Florida on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) for collaborative research on quantum-secure and artificial intelligence-enabled next-generation cellular networks. The project develops methods to protect wireless networks from emerging threats posed by future quantum computers, malicious network infrastructure,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Purdue University $332,900 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program to develop quantum-secure and artificial intelligence-enabled next-generation cellular networks that protect wireless connectivity against quantum computing threats, malicious network infrastructure, and AI-targeted attacks. The project runs through September 30, 2029, with performance in West...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Florida Institute of Technology Inc. $373,253 on May 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop post-quantum security and identity frameworks for adaptive 6G wireless infrastructure. The award funds three interconnected research thrusts. The first designs and evaluates quantum-resistant authentication and communication protocols by integrating National...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University $291,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) for collaborative research establishing a systematic security foundation for next-generation cellular networks. The project develops a data-centric security model for future cellular systems based on named data networking (NDN) to replace current...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems awarded the University of Texas at Austin $550,000 on May 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop chip-scale microwave-to-optical transducers using acoustic waveguides for distributed quantum computing systems. The recipient will explore a transduction scheme that spatially separates superconducting and photonic components through acoustic waveguides, addressing the challenge of...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded The Trustees of Princeton University $364,398 on June 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop theoretical foundations for post-quantum and quantum cryptography. The award funds research addressing two central questions: whether quantum-safe instantiations of critical cryptographic primitives can be constructed and justified under well-understood...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded the Research Foundation of The City University of New York $337,566 on June 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop practical security solutions for cloud-based quantum computers. The project addresses security risks introduced when quantum circuits execute on cloud-based quantum computing platforms, where malicious developers, adversarial users, or...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded the University of Texas at Arlington $408,211 on July 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop an artificial intelligence-driven framework for proactive wireless network resource management in next-generation networks. The project creates deep learning models using multi-headed transformer architecture to translate raw sensor data from cameras and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University $200,002 on May 15, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop cryptographic foundations for secure communication in the post-quantum era. The project addresses advanced functionalities in post-quantum cryptography beyond basic primitives standardized to date. Research focuses on algebraic structures...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded $300,000 to the University of California, Merced on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop an end-to-end framework for securing quantum computing workflows. The project investigates confidentiality and integrity assurance across quantum computing compilation and execution stages. At the compilation stage, the research examines how untrusted...
The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded the University of Texas at Dallas $307,250 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop quantum-secure and artificial intelligence-enabled next-generation cellular networks. The project, running through September 30, 2029, addresses security and resilience of wireless networks connecting phones, vehicles, hospitals, emergency responders, smart cities, and IoT devices. The research develops methods to protect cellular infrastructure from threats posed by future quantum computers, malicious network infrastructure, and attacks targeting AI-driven network management. Three connected research thrusts include compact post-quantum cryptographic tools such as identity-based signatures, threshold signatures, and blind signature protocols. Deliverables include open-source software, protocol implementations, formal models, datasets, and evaluation tools to support industrial adoption and standards development. Educational activities introduce students to post-quantum security, cellular networking, AI security, and privacy-preserving computation. Outreach encompasses research experiences and cybersecurity programs for undergraduate students, graduate students, educators, and pre-college learners. Work is performed in Richardson, Texas.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $307.3k | 8/2/26 |