
Je Sen, Teh (PhD)
Academic | Researcher | Lecturer
School of Computer Sciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
I am an early-career academic that is very passionate about both my cryptographic research and teaching. I have over 5 years of experience teaching computer science topics at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Scroll down for some highlights of my academic career!

2017 - 2017.
INTI International College Penang
2015 - 2015.
JAIST
2014 - 2015.
School of Computer Sciences | USM
2014 - 2014.
School of Computer Sciences | USM
2013 - 2013.
Disted College Penang
2011 - 2012.
INTEL Penang Malaysia
2010 - 2010.
INTEL Penang Malaysia
EXPERIENCE
Web of Science ResearcherID : B-7368-2018
Scopus ID : 56579944200
ORCiD : 0000-0001-5571-4148
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Je_Sen_Teh
Areas of Expertise and Research
Symmetric-key Cryptography
Blockchain
Current Research Projects/Interests
Cryptanalysis of symmetric-key primitives - Constraint Solving and Machine/Deep Learning
Consensus protocols for blockchain applications
Publications
Web of Science - 25 Publications, 640 Citations, 12 H-index
Scopus - 42 Publications, 904 Citations, 14 H-index
Google Scholar - 53 Publications, 1076 Citations, 16 H-index
Supervision
Ongoing - 4 PhD, 3 MSc
Completed - 4 PhD, 6 MSc
Total - 17
RESEARCH
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Investigating the relationship between lightweight block cipher constructs and differential cluster distribution using GPU-optimized branch-and-bound strategies, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Education Malaysia
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The Design of Lightweight Chaos-based Symmetric-key Cryptosystems for Constrained Environments, USM Short Term Grant
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A Multi-actor Energy Distribution Model Based on Blockchain for Nationwide Solar Power Adoption, USM RU Team
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A zero-divisor code approach in cryptography with application to public key encryption scheme, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia
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Blockchain for Data Analytics, Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia
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A Study on the Accurate Security Margin of Symmetric Key Cryptography Against Statistical Attack, National Natural Science Foundation of China
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Novel Symmetric Encryption Scheme based on True Random Numbers and Chaotic Maps, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia
GRANT
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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2022 - CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
Code: JPE81WF5DEREQG9R
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2018 - Bronze Medal, Innovation in Teaching and Learning Competition (ITLC), Universiti Sains Malaysia
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2017 - Teaching Innovation Award, Inti International College Penang

OTHERS
Academic Editor, Security and Communication Networks
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3rd International Conference on Emerging Information Security and Applications (EISA 2022)
2nd International Symposium on Emerging Information Security and Applications (EISA 2021)
1st International Symposium on Emerging Information Security and Applications (EISA 2020)
3rd International Conference on Cryptography, Security and Privacy (ICCSP 2019)
MySEAL cryptography project under CyberSecurity Malaysia and the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia.

The School of Computer Sciences, USM holds a workshop for the first year students every year, to equip them with valuable soft skills and to motivate them in their studies in the upcoming years. I was given the opportunity to host this workshop for three semesters, whereby I brought speakers from start-up companies such as Piktochart, Telebort and Poladrone, as well as motivational speakers and trainers to give talks to the students.

As part of a community outreach program by the School of Computer Sciences, USM, I conducted a simple programming workshop for the primary school children at the Tangkai Cermin Orang Asli settlement. It was a unique experience because I went into the class expecting to teach them simple drag-and-drop scripting but instead had to start off by teaching them how to use a computer mouse. It was a humbling experience and a load of fun. The students did amazing and loved the sessions. They even told me that they wanted to do it again the next day. I would love to organise this workshop again if I were to be given the opportunity.

In 2018, I led one of two teams from the School of Computer Sciences, USM to compete in the National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition. Despite having no engineering or hardware knowledge, our team managed to get into the semifinals and competed against teams from the engineering campus. Although we didn't win, it was a good experience for the students. This year, I am leading yet another team for the 2019 competition.
