Federico Pintore

Federico Pintore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Trento. His primary research and teaching focus on Cryptography, with emphasis on Post-Quantum Cryptography, Elliptic Curves, and Security Protocols. He co-teaches the Applied Cryptography course across multiple programs, including Mathematics and Computer Science.

His research spans Public-key Cryptography, Isogeny-Based Protocols, and Finite Field Arithmetic, addressing theoretical and practical challenges in cryptographic security. Recent work explores Supersingular Elliptic Curves, CSIDH Algorithms, and SIDH-Based Signatures, with a focus on quantum-resistant constructions.

His publications highlight advancements in Interactive Proofs, Group Actions, and BLS Pairing-Friendly Curves, often intersecting Mathematical Cryptography and Computational Complexity. His expertise also extends to Algebraic Attacks and Polynomial System Solving for cryptographic applications.