Dr. Carla Purdy

Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems,
College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati
Women's Studies Affiliate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Illinois
Ph.D., Computer Science, Texas A&M University

Coordinator, B.S. in Computer Engineering Program

Office: 820 Rhodes
Mail: ML 30, Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0030
Phone: (513) 556-1810
Email: carla DOT purdy AT uc DOT edu
Office Hours Summer 2018: 1:by appointment
My current schedule

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Research Interests: security and trust in cyberphysical systems; intelligent embedded systems: hardware, software, and systems engineering: applications of machine learning to trust and security; embedded systems and VLSI; trustworthy embedded systems; computational biology and synthetic biology; agent based modeling and simulation; mentoring; diversity in science and engineering
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Teaching &
Senior Projects;
Undergraduate Minors
Research Upcoming
Conferences
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Selected Publications:

Technical:
  • Khaled Alrawashdeh and Carla Purdy, Fast activation function approach for deep learning based online anomaly detection, to appear in Proceedings IEEE BigDataSecurity/HPSC/IDS 2018. Winner of "Best Demo" award.
  • Khaled Alrawashdeh and Carla Purdy, Fast hardware assisted online learning using unsupervised deep learning structure for anomaly detection, Proceedings 2018 International Conference on Information and Computer Technologies (ICICT 2018).
  • Khaled Alrawashdeh and Carla Purdy, Reducing calculation requirements in FPGA implementation of deep learning algorithms for online anomaly intrusion detection, NAECON 2017 Proceedings.
  • Jonathan Lockhart, Carla Purdy and Philip A. Wilsey, The use of automated theorem proving for error analysis and removal in safety critical embedded system specifications, NAECON 2017 Proceedings.
  • K. Alrawashdeh and C. Purdy, Toward an online intrusion detection system based on deep learning, Proceedings ICMLA 2016, 2016 IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications.
  • J. Lockhart, C. Purdy, and P. Wilsey, Error analysis and reliability metrics for software in safety critical systems, Proceedings 2016 Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems(MWSCAS 2016).
  • C. Singh, R. Seli, and C. Purdy, Fixing power bugs at RTL stage using PSL assertions, Proceedings 2014 Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems.
  • R. Krishnan and C. Purdy, Circuit development using biological components: principles, models and experimental feasibility, International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing 56, 2008, 153-161. Preprint (PDF).
  • V. Vallurupalli and C. Purdy, Agent-based modeling and simulation of biomolecular reactions, Scalable Computing: Practice and Experience 8 (2) 2007, 185-196. Preprint (PDF)
  • R. Krishnan and C. Purdy, Comparison of simulated annealing and genetic algorithm for characterizing and controlling biological pathways, to appear in Proc. ANNIE 2006, November 2006, St. Louis, MO., ASME Press. Preprint (PDF)
  • G. Purdy, C. Purdy, and K.K. Vedantam, Two binary algorithms for calculating the Jacobi symbol and a fast systolic implementation in hardware, Proc. 2006 IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2006), August 2006, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Preprint (PDF)
  • R. Youssif and C. Purdy, Combining genetic algorithms and neural networks to build a signal pattern classifier, Neurocomputing 61, 2004, 39-56.
  • J.W. Hauser and C.N. Purdy, Approximating nonlinear functions with genetic algorithms, Embedded Systems Programming 16 (1), February 2003.Preprint (PDF)
  • S.-E. Park and C. Purdy, Parameterized mobile action generator in a wireless PCS network, Proc. 9th International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (MASCOTS 2001), August 2001, Cincinnati, Ohio, pp. 323-330. Preprint (PDF)
  • D. Gibson, H. Carter, and C. Purdy, The use of hardware description languages in the development of microelectromechanical systems, International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing 28 (2), Aug. 2001, 173-180.Preprint (PDF)
  • C. (Neaderhouser) Purdy and G. Purdy, The area-time complexity of the greatest common divisor problem: a lower bound, Information Processing Letters 34 (1990), 43-46.
  • C. (Neaderhouser) Purdy and G. Purdy, Integer division in linear time with bounded fan-in, IEEE Trans. on Computers C-36 (5) (1987), 640-644.
  • C. Neaderhouser, Convergence of block spins defined by a random field,Journal of Stat. Phys. 22 (1980), 673-684.
  • Teaching/Mentoring/Diversity:
  • V. Subbian, N. Niu, and C. Purdy, Work-in-progress: inclusive and evidence-based instruction in software testing education, Proceedings 2016 ASEE Conference.
  • V. Subbian and C. Purdy, UnLecture: a novel active learning based pedagogical strategy for engineering courses, Proceedings 2014 ASEE Annual Conference.
  • J.-H. Lee, I. Papautsky, and C. Purdy, Experiences and benefits for a graduate student in a preparing future faculty program in engineering, Proc. 2009 ASEE Annual Conference. Preprint (PDF)
  • C. Purdy, G. Lewandowski, J. Hauser, and S. Coppock, Establishing and sustaining a preparing future faculty program in electrical and computer engineering and computer science, Journal on Excellence in College Teaching 17 (1&2), 2006, 37-59. Preprint (PDF)
  • Isadore T. Davis, Eugene M. DeLoatch, Sherra Kerns, Lueny Morell, Carla Purdy, and Paige Smith, Best practices for promoting diversity in graduate engineering education, Proc. 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June 2006.
  • C. Purdy, R. German, and U. Ghia, Sustaining a multidisciplinary summer research program for women undergraduates, Proc. WEPAN 2003 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June 2003.
  • C. Purdy, R. German, U. Ghia, L. Hogeland, and B. Kinkle, Improving the research experience of graduate students in engineering through mentor training, Proc. 2003 ASEE Conference, Nashville, TN, June 2003.
  • D. Curtin, D. Gibson, G. Lewandowski, L. Meeden, C. Purdy, The nuts and bolts of academic careers. SIGCSE2001, Charlotte, NC, Feb. 2001. xxxxxx.

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