Gregor Leander

Prof. Dr. Gregor Leander is a Professor and Chair of Symmetric Cryptography at the Faculty of Computer Science, Ruhr University Bochum, and a member of the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security. He serves as a Principle Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence CASA ('Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries') and as Dean of its Graduate School. His research focuses on designing provably secure cryptographic algorithms, including ISO-certified encryption schemes like Present and Skinny.

Education:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Mathematics, University of Bremen
• Doctorate in Mathematics, Ruhr University Bochum (2004)

Research Interests: Leander specializes in symmetric cryptography, emphasizing theoretical security foundations over empirical methods. His work addresses encryption algorithm design, cryptographic protocol standards, and large-scale cyber threat mitigation through initiatives like CASA.

Awards & Grants:

• ERC Advanced Grant 2023
• Two Best Paper Awards
• 2010 German IT Security Award
• Heisenberg Professorship (DFG, 2015)

Labs & Teams: Active in the Horst Görtz Institute and CASA cluster, collaborating on cutting-edge cybersecurity research and protocol development.