Advancing Security Through |

I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I am advised by Professor Adam Bates. I am also the co-founder of Provenance Security.

My research bridges computer security, graph analysis, and machine learning, focusing on real-world security challenges through provenance-based systems. I'm currently using Provenance Graphs develop anomaly-based intrusion detection systems, while also exploring their applications across the security lifecycle.

My work has received recognition through the Cozad New Venture Challenge, Illinois Innovation Award, and secured funding via the National I-Corps and IPOC programs. I welcome collaborations - reach out at akulg2[at]illinois[dot]edu if you share similar research interests.