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Peter DruschelView profile

Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Network Security
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Peter Druschel is a Professor and founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS) in Saarbrücken, Germany. He holds adjunct professorships at Saarland University and the University of Maryland. His research focuses on distributed systems, operating systems, and privacy-preserving technologies. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in 1994 and has held roles at Rice University since 1994, including Professor of Computer Science (2002–2005). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Arizona (1994) Research Interests: Distributed systems, operating systems, network security, accountable computing, and privacy technologies. Current projects include privacy compliance in data systems (Thoth), secure communication (EbN), and privacy-aware image capture (I-Pic). Awards: SIGOPS Mark Weiser Award (2008) NSF CAREER Award (1995) Member of Academia Europaea and German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina Grants & Leadership: Leads the ERC Synergy Project imPACT, chairs the Max Planck Society’s Chemistry, Physics, and Technology Section, and collaborates with institutions like Cornell and Google. Advises on policy issues related to technology and privacy. Labs/Teams: Distributed Systems Group at MPI-SWS, collaborations with Microsoft Research and MIT. Current team includes students and postdocs working on privacy, security, and distributed systems.

• Computer Security
• Cryptography
• Privacy
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Matteo Maffei is a Full Professor at TU Wien, leading the Security and Privacy group. He joined in 2017 after 11 years at Saarland University's CISPA. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2006). He coordinates the TU Wien Cybersecurity Center, the SecInt Doctoral School, and the FWF Special Research Program SPyCoDe. His research focuses on formal methods for security and privacy, blockchain technologies, and web security. Roles: Full Professor, Coordinator of TU Wien Cybersecurity Center, Module Head of Christian Doppler Lab for Blockchain Technologies (CDL-BOT), Board Member of Vienna Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Cluster (ViSP). His work emphasizes formal verification of cryptographic protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized systems. Key achievements include ERC Advanced (2024) and Consolidator (2018) Grants, and leadership roles in conferences like IEEE Computer Security Foundations Symposium (CSF). Research Interests: Formal methods, smart contracts, blockchain scalability, web security, privacy-preserving protocols, and decentralized systems. His recent projects include optimizing Lightning Network channels, secure multi-hop payments, and AI-driven robustness verification. Publications: Over 200 publications in top venues like CCS, IEEE S&P, and CRYPTO. Recent work includes advancements in blockchain interoperability (e.g., Alba bridges), light client protocols (Blink), and neural network verification techniques. Grants & Awards: ERC Advanced Grant (2024), ERC Consolidator Grant (2018), DFG Emmy Noether Fellowship (2009). Led projects funded by EU Horizon, FWF, and industry partners like ABC Research GmbH. Advising & Labs: Supervised over 20 PhD/Master theses. Active in the Christian Doppler Lab for Blockchain Technologies and the SPyCoDe SFB. Collaborates with institutions like SBA Research and Stanford University.

Stefan RassView profile

Professor

• Security and Risk Management
• Decision and Game Theory for Security
• Security Infrastructures
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Stefan Rass is a full Professor at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (AAU), with additional affiliation at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU). He holds the academic title Univ.-Prof. (Universitätsprofessor) and possesses advanced degrees including PD (Privatdozent), Dipl.-Ing. (Diplom-Ingenieur), and Dr. (Doctor). His research spans multiple institutions and projects, with a focus on security and risk management through game theory applications. Professor Rass's research interests center around Security and Risk Management, Decision and Game Theory for Security, Security Infrastructures (including Key Distribution and Management, PKI, and Authentication), Unconditional and network security, Applied Quantum Cryptography, and Complexity Theory and Statistics in Security. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical security applications, particularly in quantum networks and critical infrastructure protection. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary security research, combining game theory with quantum cryptography, robotics security, and AI-powered penetration testing. The articles reveal increasing focus on practical applications of theoretical security concepts, with notable work in quantum networks, deniable encryption techniques, robotics security benchmarking, and AI-assisted security testing. His research shows consistent evolution from theoretical foundations toward real-world implementation challenges. Professor Rass leads multiple ongoing research projects including Machine Learning for Risk Management, Safe and Secure Robotic Systems Engineering (SEEROSE), Simulation and analysis of critical network infrastructures in cities (ODYSSEUS), and security for cyber-physical value networks Exploiting smaRt Grid systems (synERGY). These projects, primarily funded by FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency), demonstrate his leadership in securing critical infrastructure and developing next-generation security frameworks.

Alex BiryukovView profile

Professor

• Applied Cryptography
• Cryptanalysis
• Authenticated Encryption
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Alex Biryukov is a full professor in Cryptography and Information Security at the University of Luxembourg, affiliated with the Computer Science and Communications Research Unit (CSC) and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). Previously, he served as an associate professor and visiting professor at K.U.Leuven, contributing to European standards (NESSIE) and ECRYPT consortia. His expertise spans applied cryptography, cryptanalysis, lightweight cryptography for IoT, cryptocurrency security, and privacy technologies like Tor and blockchain. Biryukov has held roles as program chair for FSE'07, SAC'10, and INDOCRYPT'15, and is a program committee member for top conferences including CRYPTO and CCS. He leads the FNR CORE project ACRYPT on lightweight cryptography for IoT and contributes to the COST Action IC1403 on cryptanalysis of ubiquitous systems. His teaching focuses on symmetric cryptography, network security, and real-world applications. Biryukov earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the Technion and completed postdoctoral research at the Weizmann Institute under Adi Shamir. Research interests include cryptanalysis of block ciphers (e.g., AES, SIMON, SPECK), cryptocurrency protocols, and privacy-enhancing technologies. He has pioneered attacks on AES variants and contributed to lightweight algorithms like SPARX and Argon2. Biryukov's work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical implementations, addressing security in embedded systems and blockchain.

• IT Security
• IoT Security
• Wireless Sensor Networks
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Henri Ruotsalainen is a Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten (FH St. Pölten) , affiliated with the Institute of IT Security Research and the Department of Computer Science and Security . His work focuses on IoT security , wireless network protection , and sensor system resilience , with particular emphasis on LoRaWAN and critical infrastructure security . PhD in Technical Sciences (Dr. Techn.) from Vienna University of Technology (2011–2015) Diploma in Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) from Helsinki University of Technology (2002–2010) Prior roles as University Assistant (Helsinki, 2007–2008) and Project Assistant (Vienna, 2011–2015) Ruotsalainen's research explores physical layer security for IoT, including radio-based key generation , supply voltage watermarking , and reactive jamming detection . His projects like LoRaKey and Substation Security aim to strengthen wireless communication integrity in industrial environments. Recent publications highlight trends in sensor network security and smart home vulnerabilities , with a focus on metadata differencing and attack countermeasures . Scientific contributions include: 15+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Sensors and IEEE Transactions Participation in conferences including IEEE ETFA , ARES , and IT-SECX Development of security testbeds for LoRaWAN and critical infrastructure systems

Fikret BasicView profile

Researcher

• Battery Management Systems
• Wireless Communication Security
• Embedded Systems
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Fikret Basic is a researcher at the Institute of Technical Informatics at TU Wien, specializing in cybersecurity for embedded systems and battery management systems (BMS). His work focuses on integrating RFID, NFC, and secure communication protocols into industrial and automotive applications. He has led/co-led multiple EU-funded projects including SPiDR, OPEVA, and Intelligent & Networked Embedded Systems. Basic has published extensively at IEEE conferences and received awards such as Scientist of the Year 2024 and AVL Hans List Fonds Preis 2023. His contributions span secure data acquisition, wireless BMS architectures, and authentication mechanisms for IoT devices. Research interests include: Battery Management Systems, Cybersecurity for Industrial Networks, RFID/NFC Applications, Embedded System Security, and IoT Architecture Design. He actively participates in workshops like SPICES 2024 (as Chair) and peer reviews for conferences like EuroPLoP. Basic holds a Dipl.-Ing. (Diploma in Engineering) and a Dr.techn. (Technical Doctorate) in electrical engineering. Projects: SPIDR2 (2025-2028), OPEVA (2023-2025), SPiDR (2021-2024) Grants: AVL Hans List Fonds, Austrian Research Promotion Agency Labs/Teams: Member of TU Wien's Embedded Systems Security Group, collaborates with industrial partners like AVL List GmbH Media engagements include a TV interview in Bosnia discussing academic career paths and a feature in Kleine Zeitung highlighting IT talent development.

• Cybersecurity
• Cryptography
• IT Security
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Assoc. Prof. Peter Schartner is an Associate Professor at the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. He also serves as the Data Protection Officer, overseeing institutional compliance with data privacy regulations. His research focuses on cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure communication systems, with particular emphasis on automotive cybersecurity, quantum-resistant protocols, and secure exam environments. His work spans hardware security for embedded systems, privacy-preserving healthcare technologies, and IoT community-based security models. Notable contributions include developing the Secure Exam Environment (SEE) for online testing, cryptographic authentication methods, and quantum nonce mechanisms. He actively collaborates with the Trust Center to advance interdisciplinary security solutions. Research interests include: Cryptology, Digital Signatures, Information Security, Secure E-Business, and Cybersecurity in distributed systems. His projects often address practical challenges like functional safety in automotive control units and privacy in smart city technologies.

Josep Domingo-FerrerView profile

Professor

• Data Privacy
• Data Security
• Cryptography
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Josep Domingo-Ferrer is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona, Catalonia) and holds the UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy. He has been Head of the Department of Computer Engineering and Maths since 2006 and was Dean of the School of Engineering from 2002-2005. His research focuses on data privacy, data security, and cryptographic protocols with an emphasis on balancing privacy, security, and functionality. Full Professor (2003-present) UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy (2007-present) Head of Department (2006-present) Research Interests : Data privacy, data security, statistical disclosure control, cryptographic protocols, microaggregation, and privacy homomorphism. His work addresses critical challenges in anonymization, secure data processing, and privacy-utility tradeoffs. Scientific Awards : Narcís Monturiol Medal (2012) IEEE Fellow (2011) ICREA Acadèmia Award (2008) TOYP-Catalonia Award (2004) Salvà i Campillo Award (2003) Outstanding Graduation Award (1988) Projects : Coordinated EU FP5 projects (CO-ORTHOGONAL, CASC), CONSOLIDER 'ARES' grant (€5.5M, 2007), and multiple Spanish/U.S. funded research initiatives. Served as PI in 7 European projects (including FP7) and 7 Spanish National Plan projects.

• Cryptography
• Blockchain Technology
• Information Security
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Georg Fuchsbauer is an Associate Professor at TU Wien's Department of Information Security, specializing in cryptography and privacy-preserving technologies. He coordinates research in Security and Privacy within the E192-06 Information Security group. His work focuses on cryptographic protocols, blockchain technology, and formal security proofs. He leads projects like COnFIDE (2020–2027) and SFB SPyCoDe (2023–2026), funded by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF). His research addresses challenges in digital signatures, transaction privacy, and lightweight cryptographic systems. Notable contributions include advancements in Mimblewimble protocol security and blind Schnorr signatures. Teaching includes courses like 'Introduction to Cryptography' and 'Advanced Cryptography,' alongside supervising student theses on topics like zk-SNARKs and Falcon's physical security.

Miodrag MihaljevicView profile

Research Professor

• Cryptology
• Information Security
• Blockchain Technology
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Miodrag Mihaljević is a Research Professor at the Mathematical Institute , Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (Belgrade, Serbia) since 1999, and serves as Deputy Director of the Institute and Head of the National Center for Cyber Security and Privacy . He has held visiting positions at institutions including The University of Tokyo (1997-2023), AIST (2006-2013), and Chuo University (2013-2014), with a focus on cryptology and information security. BSEE (1979), University of Belgrade MS (1981) and Ph.D. (1990) in Electrical Engineering His research spans Cryptology , Blockchain Technology , Information Security , and Coding Theory , with significant contributions to symmetric key cryptography, stream ciphers, LPN problem analysis, broadcast encryption, and lightweight authentication protocols. His work addresses applications in IoT, cloud computing, and smart grid security, often integrating blockchain for data integrity and access control. Recent publications highlight blockchain-enabled solutions for smart contract vulnerability detection (2025), cross-chain identity authentication (2025), and secure inference in IoT (2025). Earlier works focus on cryptographic attacks (e.g., fast correlation, algebraic attacks) and security frameworks for software-defined radio and cloud systems. Scientific recognition includes the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts Award (2013), JSPS Fellowship (1998), and consistent inclusion in the World's Top 2% Scientists (2020-2024). He has led projects on cryptographic techniques for information security (2002-2019) and holds multiple international patents in encryption/decryption systems.

Arnab RoyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
• Secure and Private Computation
• Information Security
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Ass.-Prof. Arnab Roy is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the Security and Privacy Lab, University of Innsbruck, Austria. His research focuses on cryptography and cryptanalysis, secure computation, and information security. He has held academic and research roles at institutions such as Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, University of Bristol, and Technical University of Denmark. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2014), University of Luxembourg M.Tech. in Computer Science (2007), Indian Statistical Institute M.Sc. in Mathematics (2004), IIT Kanpur B.Sc.(Hons.) in Mathematics (2002), University of Calcutta Research Interests: Dr. Roy’s work addresses advanced cryptographic systems, including post-quantum cryptography, side-channel resistance, and zero-knowledge proofs. He designs efficient cryptographic primitives for constrained environments and explores leakage certification methods. His contributions span cryptanalysis of block ciphers, hash functions, and protocol security. Professional Activities: Serving on program committees for ACNS 2024, CT-RSA 2024, and Eurocrypt 2019 Reviewer for major conferences including CRYPTO, Eurocrypt, and Asiacrypt Organizer of ALPSY (2024) and SILC (2021) Lab & Team: The Security and Privacy Lab focuses on foundational and applied research in cryptography, with ongoing projects on algebraic systems for cryptographic permutations and leakage-resilient designs.

• Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain Technology
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Elena Andreeva is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Security and Privacy department at TU Wien. Her research focuses on symmetric cryptography, including authenticated encryption, block ciphers, hash functions, privacy-friendly protocols, and blockchain technologies. She coordinates the Double-Degree Program in IT Security and actively participates in the Faculty Council. Her work emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical cryptographic solutions for secure data communication and storage. Research interests include designing and analyzing cryptographic algorithms with applications in IoT-to-cloud secure computation, lightweight encryption schemes, and quantum-resistant primitives. Her projects, such as SFB SPyCoDe (2023–2026), explore efficient compression functions and expanding PRFs for arithmetization-oriented hashing. Articles Overview : Recent publications emphasize authenticated encryption schemes (e.g., COLM), pseudorandom number generators (TPRF-based), and novel cryptographic designs like Forkcipher. These contributions address both theoretical security models and practical efficiency in resource-constrained environments. She advises students on master/bachelor theses and internships, fostering the next generation of cybersecurity researchers. Her involvement in curriculum development and interdisciplinary programs underscores her commitment to advancing both academic and applied cryptography.

Dominique SchröderView profile

Professor

• Privacy
• Distributed Trust
• Privacy-Preserving Technologies
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Dominique Schröder is a Full Professor and Head of the Privacy Enhancing Technologies Research Unit at TU Wien. Previously, he held academic positions at Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and the University of Saarland. His research focuses on cryptography, privacy-preserving technologies, and decentralized systems. He obtained his Ph.D. from TU Darmstadt and his diploma from TU Braunschweig. Key research areas include privacy-preserving techniques, secure multiparty computation, cryptographic protocols, and low-entropy security. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical applications, particularly in blockchain, genomic data management, and decentralized systems. Education: Ph.D. in Cryptography, TU Darmstadt Diploma in Computer Science, TU Braunschweig Postdoc at University of Maryland (advisor: Jonathan Katz) Notable Contributions: Developed Group ORAM for privacy in outsourced records Advanced adaptor signatures and threshold cryptography Contributed to privacy-preserving genomic data systems like PROMISE His publications span top venues in cryptography (e.g., CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT) and address topics like secure computation resilience, functional credentials, and privacy metrics. He actively participates in academic committees and advises on privacy-enhancing technologies.

• Cybersecurity
• Database Forensics
• Machine Learning Applications in Security
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Peter Frühwirt is an External Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems Engineering at Vienna University of Technology (E194). His research focuses on cybersecurity, database forensics, and usable security, with a particular emphasis on tamper-proof systems, QR code vulnerabilities, and forensic-aware database solutions. Education : Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn., BSc BSc Research Interests : Cybersecurity, Database Forensics, Machine Learning Applications in Security, QR Code Security, Web Application Security, Traffic Classification His recent publications analyze forensic-aware database protocols, QR code threats, and machine learning applications for attacker profiling. He teaches courses including Advanced Software Engineering, Software Engineering Project, and Software Quality Assurance.