Craig Wills

Computer Science
Professor
AFFILIATED DEPARTMENT OR OFFICE
Cybersecurity
EDUCATION
BS University of Nebraska 1982
MS Purdue University 1984
PhD Purdue University 1988
Expert Bio

Prof. Wills is a professor and former head of the Computer Science Department. His research primarily focuses on Internet application performance and measurement with more recent work examining issues related to Internet privacy. This work has led to a number of research publications and presentations as well as visibility in venues such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and NPR Science Friday.

Research areas/Expertise
Internet Measurement

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