Nick Feamster

Professor of Computer Science

Deputy Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy

Office: 310 Sherrerd Hall

Interdisciplinary Research Area: Computing and Network Systems, Data Science, Robotics and Cyberphysical Systems, Security and Privacy

Research Area: Network systems, security, management, and measurement. Internet censorship and information control, home and access networks, and software defined networking.

Areas of Impact

Data Science

Data science accelerates discovery across nearly all areas of science, engineering, and social science. Students and faculty in this area create new data-analysis techniques and harness advanced computing and storage systems to solve problems in biology, the environment, materials science, communications, security, transportation, and many other areas.

Public Policy

To be effective in solving critical societal problems, engineers must often work beyond purely technological domains and engage closely with policymakers. Several engineering faculty members are appointed jointly with the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and many others engage broadly on problems tied to policy. The Center for Information Technology Policy is a joint venture of the engineering school and the Wilson school.

Security and Privacy

As digital systems play critical roles in nearly every aspect of society, their security and the privacy of their data become increasingly important. The Center for Information Technology Policy serves as a focal point for much of this work. In addition, engineers are uniquely positioned to improve broader areas of security in the face of natural hazards and other threats.

The Future Metropolis

The world's metropolitan regions house over 50 percent of the world population, consume about 75 percent of worldwide energy, and emit about 80 percent of greenhouse gasses. By 2050, they will house about 70 percent of all people. Princeton engineers bring together expertise in the environment, infrastructure, climate, data science, sensors, privacy, security, public policy, and many other fields to make cities, towns and suburbs resilient and enjoyable places for people to flourish sustainably.

Princeton University

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Nick Feamster

Professor of Computer Science

Deputy Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy

Princeton University

Nick Feamster

Professor of Computer Science

Deputy Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy

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Areas of Impact

Data Science

Public Policy

Security and Privacy

The Future Metropolis

Associated Departments and Centers

Computer Science

Center for Information Technology Policy