LSU College of Engineering

Proud to share that Phani Vadrevu of the LSU Division of Computer Science & Engineering has been awarded an NSF CAREER Award, the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s most competitive grant for early-career faculty who exemplify the role of teacher/scholar. This recognition reflects not only his research excellence but also the strength of the division's commitment to advancing the field. Congratulations on this well-earned milestone!

An exciting milestone for the LSU Division of Computer Science & Engineering ! 🎉💜💛

Dr. Phani Vadrevu has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, one of the nation's highest honors for early-career faculty.

The NSF CAREER Award recognizes faculty members who are advancing their fields through innovative research while also making a lasting impact through education and mentorship. It is one of the most competitive awards offered by the NSF and is considered a significant achievement for researchers early in their careers.

Dr. Vadrevu's work focuses on cybersecurity, helping identify and combat emerging online threats while making the digital world safer and more secure. His research continues to push the field forward while creating opportunities for LSU students to engage in meaningful, high-impact research.

This award is a tremendous accomplishment for Dr. Vadrevu and another example of the world-class research taking place within our division and the LSU College of Engineering.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Vadrevu on this incredible achievement! 👏

Read more: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2026/06/phani-vadrevu-nsf-career-award.php

LSU Center for Computation & Technology LSU Research

Quantum computers could eventually break the cryptography protecting banks, hospitals, power grids, and online businesses. Preparing for that future is one of the biggest cybersecurity challenges ahead.

That’s where Umar Farooq comes in.

Farooq, an assistant professor in the LSU Division of Computer Science & Engineering, has earned a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to develop tools that help identify and replace vulnerable cryptography before quantum-era cyberattacks become a reality.

His work combines cybersecurity, software engineering, and AI to help organizations transition to post-quantum security safely and efficiently.

Congratulations, Umar!

Read the story:
https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2026/05/umar-farooq-nsf-career.php