Crowley’s interests span several areas at the intersection of computer architecture and networking systems. His current research projects focus on the design and implementation of scalable networking systems and security. The Applied Research Laboratory also operates multiple public networking research testbeds, including the Open Network Lab and the Global NDN Testbed.
Patrick Crowley
Professor of Computer Science & Engineering
Contact Information
- Phone: 314-935-9186
- Email: pcrowley@wustl.edu
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Aligning computer science research with real-world applications
The McKelvey School of Engineering’s Patrick Crowley will develop new tools for computer science research on cellphones and explore internet communication models with two NSF grants.
WashU Expert: Work vs. private email — even at the White House
When it comes to personal versus private email use, it’s all a matter of controlling access.
WashU Expert: Preventing WannaCry, other ransomware attacks
The newest computer ransomware to hit on a global scale first appeared late last week. Dubbed “WannaCry,” the malware attacks computers, then demands a ransom in Bitcoin to regain the ability to access files. A cybersecurity expert at Washington University in St. Louis says programmers were aware of the potential trouble months ago, but playing catch-up to remedy the problem is difficult.
Washington University helps found consortium to advance Internet of the future
Washington University in St. Louis has helped to establish a new consortium of U.S. universities and leading technology companies designed to promote development and adoption of Named Data Networking, a new Internet protocol architecture to increase network security, accommodate growing bandwidth requirements and simplify the creation of increasingly sophisticated applications. Engineering’s Patrick Crowley, PhD, is principal investigator.