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Tanja LangeView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Number Theory
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
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Tanja Lange is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. She chairs the Coding Theory and Cryptology group and serves as scientific director of the Eindhoven Institute for the Protection of Systems and Information (Ei/Ψ). Additionally, she holds a visiting professor position at Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Research & Teaching Her research focuses on cryptography and number theory , with leadership in post-quantum cryptography (including code-based, lattice-based, hash-based, and isogeny-based systems). She has taught courses like Introduction to Cryptology and Selected Areas in Cryptology at TU/e, covering quantum algorithms, cryptographic protocols, and mathematical foundations. Key Contributions Co-author of 5 recent publications (2023-2025) on differential addition chains, ROLLO-I analysis, CSIDH fault injection, and KpqC evaluations Recipient of the Best Master Lecturer 2016 award Active in NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography competition (e.g., NTRU Prime) Affiliated with the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven Contact MetaForum 5.062, TU/e Email: tanja@hyperelliptic.org (primary) | t.lange@tue.nl (TU/e)

Serge FehrView profile

Professor

• Cryptology
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Information-Theoretic Cryptography
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Serge Fehr is a Senior Researcher in the Cryptology Group at CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica) in Amsterdam and a part-time Professor at the Mathematical Institute of Leiden University. His research focuses on foundational aspects of cryptology, including post-quantum cryptography, information-theoretic security, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure multiparty computation. He participates in AMSec (Amsterdam Cyber Security Center) and leads work packages in the NWO-funded HAPKIDO consortium. Education: M.Sc. in Mathematics from ETH Zürich (1998) Ph.D. in Cryptography from ETH Zürich and University of Aarhus (2003) Postdoc at Macquarie University (2003-2004) Research Interests: Post-quantum cryptographic primitives (e.g., digital signatures, lattice-based schemes) Quantum-resistant protocols (e.g., non-resignable signatures, Fiat-Shamir transforms) Foundational security proofs in the quantum random oracle model (QROM) Secure multiparty computation and privacy-preserving healthcare systems Key Activities: Editorial Board Member: Journal of Cryptology , IEEE Transactions on Information Theory Program Committee Co-Chair: EUROCRYPT 2025 Steering Committee Member: Beyond IID Information Theory, QCrypt Co-organizer: Symposium Series on Post-Quantum Cryptography Grants/Awards: NWO Cybersecurity consortium grant (HAPKIDO - 2021) NWO Veni Grant (2005) NWO Open & Free Competition Grants (2008, 2013) Students/Advising: Supervised or served on committees for over 15 Ph.D. students, including work on post-quantum signatures, MPC applications, and lattice-based cryptography. Labs/Teams: Active in CWI’s Cryptology Group and Leiden’s Mathematical Institute, collaborating with industry partners (e.g., KPN, Microsoft) in cybersecurity initiatives.

Gabriele LigaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Communications
• Information Theory
• Optical Communications
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Gabriele Liga is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Signal Processing Systems (SPS) Group. He holds a Marie Curie Eurotech Fellowship focusing on signal shaping techniques for nonlinear optical fiber channels. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in optical communications from University College London, followed by postdoctoral research in digital signal processing and nonlinearity compensation. Education: B.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering from Università degli Studi di Palermo (2005), M.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (2011), and a Ph.D. in Optical Communications from University College London (2017). Research Interests: Digital communications, information theory, fiber-optic systems, nonlinearity compensation, channel coding, and multi-user optical communication theory. His work emphasizes achieving transmission limits through signal shaping and advanced signal processing techniques. Projects: Active roles in NESTOR (Next-gen optical networks), QuNEST (quantum communication security), Fun-NOTCH (nonlinear optical channel fundamentals), and SSTOC (signal shaping tailored to optical channels). Collaborations span institutions globally, focusing on optical fiber communication challenges. Awards: 2023 ACP/POEM Best Student Paper Award and 2019 OECC Best Paper Award. Serves as a reviewer for IEEE journals and OSA publications. Labs/Teams: Core member of the SPS Group and involved in interdisciplinary projects blending theory and experimental validation.

Benne de WegerView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptology
• Information Security
• Cryptography Analysis
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Benne de Weger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Coding Theory and Cryptology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on cryptology, information security, computational number theory, and lattice-based cryptography. He holds MSc and PhD degrees in Mathematics from Leiden University. Prior to his academic position at TU/e, he worked in industry roles as a cryptographic software engineer and information security consultant. Research interests include RSA cryptanalysis, hash collision applications, Diophantine equations, and the abc-conjecture. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applied cryptography, particularly in lattice-based systems and security protocol analysis. He has contributed to over 98 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings. Notable recent work involves lattice vector analysis and hybrid algorithms for cryptographic problem-solving. Benne has supervised 45 academic works but no specific student names are listed in the provided text. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. His research collaborations span global institutions, focusing on cryptographic systems and number theory applications.

Jop BriëtView profile

Researcher

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Quantum Information Theory
• Combinatorics
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Jop Briët is a Researcher at the Department of Algorithms and Complexity at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in the Netherlands. His work focuses on theoretical computer science, quantum information theory, combinatorics, and tensor analysis. He has held grants including the Veni Innovational Research Grant from NWO and a Rubicon fellowship. He has authored over 50 publications in leading venues, exploring topics such as Grothendieck inequalities, quantum computing, and additive combinatorics. His research interests span the interplay between combinatorics and computational complexity, with particular emphasis on tensor analysis, probabilistic methods, and algorithm design. Recent work includes studies on Szemerédi’s theorem with random differences and the application of quantum query algorithms to entanglement-based problems. Awards: Outstanding paper award TQC (2020), Andreas Bonn medal (2013), Stieltjesprijs (2011). Professional Activities: Editor for ERCIM News, Board Member of Koninklijk Wiskundig Genootschap, and frequent invited speaker at workshops on quantum computing and combinatorics. Grants: Veni Grant (2014), Rubicon Fellowship (2012). Current teaching includes courses on Additive Combinatorics and Quantum Information Processing, reflecting his commitment to bridging foundational theory with advanced applications in computing and mathematics.

Boris SkoricView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Quantum Physics
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Boris Škorić is an Associate Professor in the Security group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on security applications leveraging noisy data, quantum physics, and cryptographic techniques. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Amsterdam and has worked at Philips Research before joining TU/e in 2008. Research interests include secure key storage, anti-counterfeiting, privacy-preserving biometric systems, and quantum security protocols. His work bridges physics, information theory, and cryptography, addressing challenges like collusion-resistant watermarking and quantum-based security solutions. He is part of the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven and teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Quantum Computing and Security.' No ancillary activities are listed, and his contributions are centered within TU/e's academic and research ecosystem.

Maarten van SteenView profile

Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Edge AI
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Maarten van Steen is a Professor active in the fields of Distributed Systems , Artificial Intelligence , and Cybersecurity . With an h-index of 35 and over 5,400 citations, his work focuses on Edge AI , Privacy Preservation , and WiFi-Based Sensing . His research emphasizes non-intrusive authentication, anonymization techniques, and crowd monitoring without compromising individual privacy. Key research areas: Distributed Systems, Privacy Preservation, WiFi Security Recent projects: RoomKey, LocKey, FlowPrint Crowd-monitoring applications: Subway travelers, pedestrian dynamics Van Steen's work combines Machine Learning with Homomorphic Encryption to develop privacy-first solutions. He has contributed to mobile app fingerprinting , WiFi authentication , and blockchain scalability challenges. His 2024–2025 publications reveal trends in contextual security , crowd behavior analysis , and automated threat intelligence . Notable methods include Bloom Filters, automata learning, and WiFi beacon frame analysis. Dutch Cyber Security Best Research Paper Award 2024 Runner-up (shared prize) Van Steen supervises research teams and collaborates on datasets like Code for Threat Intelligence Processing and DeepCASE . His work spans 20+ years , with 208 total research outputs and significant contributions to decentralized systems, network traffic analysis, and urban mobility.

Wim KorevaarView profile

Researcher

• Optical Satellite Communications
• Quantum Communications
• Signal Processing
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Dr. Wim Korevaar serves as a part-time university researcher at the Signal Processing Systems (SPS) Group of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), while concurrently working as a Senior Telecommunications System Engineer at TNO (Dutch Applied Research Institute) in Delft since April 2019. At TNO, he designs optical and quantum satellite communication systems for ground-to-satellite and satellite-to-satellite links, contributing to standardization efforts at CCSDS and ESA. He earned his PhD, cum laude, from Eindhoven University of Technology for pioneering work on Hermite-based multi-user communication schemes as an alternative to Fourier-based systems. During his doctoral studies, he founded two companies subsequently acquired in 2007 and 2019. Dr. Korevaar's research centers on optical satellite communications, quantum communications, and signal processing for telecommunications, with specific expertise in end-to-end system performance analysis, modem design, and signal processing techniques for space-based systems. His work actively bridges academic research and industrial applications through collaborations between universities, research institutes, and private sector partners. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals a concentrated focus on advancing space communication technologies, particularly in channel modeling under atmospheric turbulence, latency-constrained fading mitigation, end-to-end performance of coherent optical feeder links, and high-speed channel coding architectures. These contributions target robust high-capacity systems for next-generation satellite networks with dual-use government and commercial applications. He currently participates in the LaiQa project (2024-2026) advancing quantum key distribution space components, and maintains active engagement with students on groundbreaking communication system innovations despite no formal advisee listings.

Thijs M.M. LaarhovenView profile

Researcher

• Cryptography
• Algorithms
• Lattice-based Cryptography
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Thijs M.M. Laarhoven is a researcher in the Coding Theory and Cryptology group within the Mathematics and Computer Science department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) . He completed his PhD in 2016 with honors and previously worked at the IBM Research laboratory in Zurich, Switzerland. PhD in Cryptography, TU/e (2016) Master’s in Mathematics, TU/e (2011) Bachelor’s in Mathematics, TU/e (2009) His research focuses on cryptographic algorithms, lattice-based cryptography, quantum computing, and nearest neighbor search techniques. He has made significant contributions to angular locality-sensitive hashing and lattice sieving algorithms . His publications highlight advancements in time-space trade-offs for approximate near neighbors and quantum optimization of lattice-based problems. His awards include the NWO Veni Grant (2018) and multiple Best Paper Awards (2012, 2014, 2015).

Nicolas ReschView profile

Assistant Professor

• Coding Theory
• Cryptography
• Theoretical Computer Science
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Nicolas Resch is an Assistant Professor at the Theoretical Computer Science Group within the Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). His research focuses on coding theory, cryptography, and their intersections, with prior postdoctoral work at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) under Ronald Cramer. He earned his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) advised by Venkatesan Guruswami and Bernhard Haeupler. Education: PhD (CMU), advised by Venkatesan Guruswami and Bernhard Haeupler. Resch's research addresses theoretical challenges in code-based cryptography, list decoding, and secure communication. His work includes advancements in randomness-efficient codes, smoothing bounds for lattices, and protocols for oblivious transfer and interactive coding. Articles reflect trends in post-quantum cryptography, error-correcting codes, and computational complexity. He has received the 2022 Veni award from NWO for his proposal "Secure and Efficient Code-Based Cryptography" and is invited to key workshops such as Oberwolfach (2025) and TIFR ICTS (2025). His supervision includes PhD students Lydia Tasiou and Martijn Brehm, alongside MSc and BSc advisees. Scientific Awards: 2022 Veni laureate (NWO) Resch teaches courses in information theory and modern cryptography at the UvA, with recent invitations to Simons Institute programs and Oberwolfach workshops. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical cryptographic applications.

Alberto RavagnaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Coding Theory
• Network Communication
• Combinatorics
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Alberto Ravagnani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the Netherlands. He specializes in the mathematical foundations of communication theory, with a focus on coding theory, network communication, and combinatorics. His research addresses challenges in error-correcting codes, network coding, quantum error correction, and applications in data storage and cryptography. He holds a PhD from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and has held academic positions at institutions including University College Dublin, Ireland, and the University of Zurich. His work has been recognized with awards such as the KNAW Early Career Award (2021), Ambizione Research Grant (2019), and the Nexans Prize (2017). Ravagnani’s research spans theoretical and applied domains, including rank-metric codes, network decoding, and combinatorial structures. His recent publications explore eigenvalue bounds for codes, densities in metric spaces, and evasive subspaces. He is actively involved in editorial roles for journals like IEEE Transactions on Information Theory and Designs, Codes and Cryptography. His teaching includes courses on coding theory and combinatorics, and he has mentored multiple PhD students in areas such as DNA storage and quantum error correction. Key grants include a NWO Gravitation Grant (EUR 10M) and an EuroTech PhD Program Grant (EUR 235K).

• Cryptography
• Quantum Cryptography
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
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Fiona Weber is a researcher at the School of Mathematics and Computer Science , Eindhoven University of Technology , specializing in Coding Theory and Cryptology . Her work focuses on post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, and authentication protocols, with collaborations spanning national and international institutions. Education: MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science; PhD in Cryptography (2025) from Eindhoven University of Technology. Research Interests: Fiona Weber's research explores the intersection of quantum cryptography and classical cryptographic protocols. Her recent projects analyze the practical deployment of quantum key distribution, compare it with post-quantum cryptographic standards, and investigate methods to achieve confidentiality in quantum environments. Key themes include Diffie-Hellman-Merkle key exchange , forward secrecy , and keying material generation. Publications: Fiona has contributed to advancements in post-quantum cryptography through peer-reviewed articles and preprints, including analyses of KpqC candidates and protocols for quantum-resistant security. Her work often addresses the challenges of transitioning classical cryptographic systems to quantum-secure frameworks.

• Cryptographic Hardware
• Symmetric Cryptographic Schemes
• Hardware Implementations of Cryptographic Algorithms
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Silvia Mella is an Assistant Professor in the Digital Security (DiS) group at Radboud University, Netherlands, and a member of the Cryptographic Engineering & Side-Channel Analysis (CESCA) Lab. Her research focuses on cryptographic hardware for embedded devices, including secure implementations of cryptographic algorithms and analysis of side-channel and fault attacks. She holds a PhD from the University of Milan (2018) and previously worked at STMicroelectronics (2015–2022), developing hardware accelerators for public-key cryptography. She has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, co-authored over 30 publications, and contributed to cryptographic standards like ASCON and Xoodoo. Her work emphasizes bridging theoretical cryptography with practical hardware security solutions. Education: Bachelor and M.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Milan, Italy PhD in Cryptography (2018), University of Milan, Italy Research Interests: Design/analysis of symmetric cryptographic schemes Hardware implementation security Side-channel and fault attack countermeasures Post-quantum cryptography Lightweight cryptographic primitives Recent Research Trends: Recent work focuses on novel code-based cryptographic constructions (ChiLow/ChiChi), low-latency pseudorandom functions (Koala), and SCA-resistant implementations of algorithms like Xoodoo and Xoodyak. Her research bridges theoretical cryptographic analysis with practical hardware vulnerabilities, often leveraging machine learning techniques for attack detection. Advising & Collaboration: Co-supervised 10+ PhD/Master students on topics like cryptographic permutations and post-quantum schemes Active in industry-academia collaborations through STMicroelectronics and PROACT projects Involved in open-source cryptographic library development Labs & Teams: Leading research in the CESCA Lab at Radboud University, focusing on cryptographic engineering and embedded system security. Collaborates with the Politecnico di Milano and STMicroelectronics on hardware security projects.

Simona SamardjiskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Multivariate Cryptography
• Code-Based Cryptography
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Simona Samardjiska is an Assistant Professor in the Digital Security Group at Radboud University, The Netherlands, since 2017. Previously, she held an assistant professor position at the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia (2015–2017). She earned her PhD in Cryptography from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2015, focusing on multivariate cryptography under Danilo Gligoroski. Her academic background includes a master’s degree in Computer Science and a diploma in Pure Mathematics from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Skopje. Her research primarily revolves around post-quantum cryptography, including multivariate, code-based, and lattice-based systems, alongside symmetric cryptography and Boolean functions. Notable contributions include the MQDSS digital signature scheme (a NIST PQC candidate) and the MEDS submission to NIST’s round 3. She has published extensively in top venues like EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, and IEEE Transactions. Samardjiska teaches courses such as Cryptology (NWI-IMC063), Applied Cryptography (NWI-IMC061), and Security (NWI-IPC021) at Radboud University. She actively participates in standardization efforts, conferences, and workshops, including organizing CrossFyre (EUROCRYPT 2021/2020) and serving on program committees for CBCrypto, CANS, and others. Her professional activities emphasize fostering diversity in computing and advancing cryptographic research.

Bin ChenView profile

Researcher

• Optical Communications
• Cooperative Communications
• Information Theory
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Bin Chen is a researcher at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), focusing on optical communications, signal processing, and information theory. He holds a PhD from University College Dublin (2015), supported by the China Scholarship Council and Science Foundation Ireland. His roles include Postdoc positions in the Signal Processing Systems (SPS) and Electro-Optical Communication Systems (ECO) groups at TU/e, and a current guest researcher affiliation. His research emphasizes geometric shaping, coded modulation, and nonlinear channel mitigation in optical systems. Education: B.Sc. Electronic Information Science and Technology, Hefei University of Technology (2010) Ph.D. Electronics and Communications Engineering, University College Dublin (2015) Affiliations: Signal Processing Systems Group (SPS) Electro-Optical Communication Systems (ECO) Group ICT Lab Research interests include optical communication systems, cooperative communications, channel coding, and network coding. Key achievements include over 60 peer-reviewed publications and awards such as the Asia Communications and Photonics Conference Best Paper Awards (2018, 2022). He has contributed to projects like PATRIOT (coded modulation optimization) and NLCAP (nonlinear capacity maximization in optical channels). Grants and collaborations span EU-funded initiatives and industry partnerships. His work on multidimensional constellations and fiber nonlinearity models has advanced long-haul transmission systems. Current projects explore neural network-based demappers and hybrid decoding techniques.