Jake Doliskani

Dr. Jake Doliskani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Computing, and Applied Cryptography. He previously held faculty positions at TMU and was an NSERC postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Quantum Computing (University of Waterloo). He earned his PhD in Computer Science from Western University under Éric Schost, with a focus on computational algebra and cryptography.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, Western University (2016)
• MSc/BS in Computer Science (Details not explicitly stated)

His research explores quantum-resistant cryptographic systems, quantum algorithms, and cryptographic protocol design. Notable contributions include advancements in isogeny-based cryptography, quantum money schemes, and efficient quantum algorithms for polynomial factorization. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in security and computational efficiency.

Publications span topics like cryptographic hash functions, quantum software verification, and algebraic methods in cryptography. His work has been recognized with awards, including the Distinguished Paper Award at ICSE 2020 for contributions to quantum software testing.

Advising & Opportunities: Open to supervising MSc/PhD students in Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Cryptography. He teaches advanced courses such as Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography (Theory), emphasizing quantum mechanics fundamentals and cryptographic applications.

Affiliations & Lab Involvement: Active in research groups focused on post-quantum security and quantum algorithm design. Office: ITB 125, McMaster University.