Suffolk Reporter

Veena Krish, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the 2024 Turner Dissertation Fellowship Award by the Center for Inclusive Education. The $10,000 award is given to students from historically underrepresented groups and disadvantaged communities to support their dissertation work.

Krish’s research focuses on the security implications of modern medical technologies at the intersection of cyber-physical systems, formal verification, security, and reinforcement learning. Her work aims to ensure that advanced medical devices are secure from cyberattacks while remaining innovative.

Krish is part of the Ethos Lab under Professor Amir Rahmati. She earned her BSE and MSE in bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed a strong foundation in healthcare technology before joining Stony Brook. She also co-founded Shock Analytics LLC, a startup focused on developing non-invasive technology for detecting cardiovascular failure. Previously, Krish received the John Marburger III Fellowship. Additionally, she chairs WPhD, an organization supporting women PhD students in computer science.

“Ensuring the security of emerging medical technologies is not just a technical challenge — it’s a crucial step in safeguarding patient trust and advancing healthcare innovation. We are incredibly proud to see Veena honored with the Turner Dissertation Fellowship,” said Samir Das, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science. “This recognition underscores the vital intersection of security and technology and reflects the outstanding commitment and expertise Veena brings to this critical field. Her work is paving the way for a future where medical advancements can be trusted and leveraged to their fullest potential.”

— Veronica Mathur