Welcome to the Khwarizmi Lab!

We are a dynamic research group at the University of Massachusetts Amherst .

Inspired by the pioneering work of Al-Khwarizmi, whose groundbreaking contributions laid the foundation for modern computing, including Algebra, the Khwarizmi Lab at UMass Amherst is dedicated to advancing fundamental research that addresses the complex challenges at the intersection of systems and algorithms. Our goal is to drive innovation across a range of critical fields, focusing on the development of secure, efficient, and scalable solutions. In particular, we focus on creating secure and effective solutions in FinTech, Quantum Networks, and Critical Infrastructures, such as 5G mobile networks and industrial control systems (see Research).

We are looking for passionate Master’s and Bachelor’s students at UMass to join the team (more info) !

UMass Amherst National Science Foundation Center for Quantum Networks

Latest News

March 6, 2026

Taqi Raza selected as a PEP Fellow by the UMass Amherst Public Engagement Project (PEP) Program for 2026.

March 2, 2026

Taqi Raza invited to speak at the 2026 NSF Workshop on Hardware Security in the Era of Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Cryptography (HWiQ 2026).

January 23, 2026

Abdullah Soomro gave a talk at New England Systems Day 2026 titled ‘Millisecond Time Synchronization for 5G NB-IoT Networks’!

September 21, 2025

Paper on ‘SynchroNB: Toward Robust Timing for 5G NB-IoT Networks’ accepted at ACM SenSys 2026.

September 16, 2025

Our digital wallet security research featured on Fox News Seattle!

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