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) !
May 14, 2026
Our paper ‘Zombie Cards Back Online: Reviving Expired Credit Cards for Contactless Payments’ has been accepted at USENIX Security 2026.
April 30, 2026
Our paper in collaboration with Microsoft, ‘PPT-Eval: A Benchmark for Computer-Use Agents on PowerPoint Tasks,’ has been accepted at ICML 2026.
April 27, 2026
Paper ‘InferNet: Exploiting Aggregate GPU Profiles as Side-Channel for DNN Architecture Inference’ has been accepted for publication in ACM Transactions on AI Security and Privacy.
March 23, 2026
Paper titled ‘Characterizing Cellular Network Dynamics for Federated Human Activity Recognition’ accepted at FMSys 2026.
March 6, 2026
Taqi Raza selected as a PEP Fellow by the UMass Amherst Public Engagement Project (PEP) Program for 2026.
