Kevin Crook

Continuing Lecturer

Tuesday: 5:30 pm to 620 pm; Thursdays: 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm, 5:40 pm to 6:20 pm

Focus

Explainable AI (XAI) using Blockchain and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), AI Augmented Quantum AI, Data Engineering, Cryptography

Biography

Courses:

  • Data Engineering in the Master's of Data Science (MIDS)
  • Cryptography in the Master's of Cybersecurity (MICS)

Current Interests:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Explainable AI (XAI)
      • Leveraging Blockchain for immutable model training provenance
      • Leveraging Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) for privacy preserving auditing
    • AI Literacy
      • Please visit my personal website KevinCrook.com for a copy of my proposed syllabus for an introductory AI Literacy course, whitepapers, articles, labs, etc.
  • Quantum Computing
    • AI Augmented Quantum AI
      • Using Generative AI (GenAI) to generate Quantum Computing circuits
      • Using Quantum Computing circuits to speed up parts of AI algorithms
    • Quantum Cryptography
      • Quantum Blockchain
      • Quantum Cryptocurrency
      • Quantum Secret Sharing
      • Quantum Secure Voting
      • Quantum Garbled Circuit
      • Quantum Key Exchange

Corporate Training:

  • Explainable AI (XAI) using Blockchain and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)
  • AI Augmented Quantum AI
  • Cryptography
    • Blockchain
    • Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)
    • Homomorphic
    • Post Quantum
    • Quantum

Consulting Projects Related to AI:

  • Hedge Fund
    • Explainable AI (XAI)
      • Prototype development of an XAI-integrated deep learning network for algorithmic trading
        • Blockchain for immutable training provenance
          • Ensures a transparent, tamper-proof record of AI training data and model evolution
        • Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) for privacy preserving auditing
          • Allows verification of AI model integrity without exposing sensitive training data
        • Blockchain for immutable trade provenance
          • Logs AI driven trades with cryptographic mapping to training provenance for full transparency and auditability
    • AI Augmented Quantum AI
      • Using GenAI to generate Quantum Computing circuits
      • Using Quantum Computing circuits to speed up parts of AI algorithms
  • Government Contractor:
    • AI to create an efficient schedule to route ships for the US Navy
  • Airlines:
    • AI to create an efficient airline schedule
    • AI to create efficient routing of aircraft for maintenance
    • AI for dynamic pricing of airline fares
    • AI for determining fare mix and overbooking levels
  • Web Log Analytics Startup
    • AI to analyze web logs from ecommerce websites to determine the usefulness of bait products
  • Cybersecurity Startup
    • AI to analyze network traffic to look for anomalies