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Jennifer FleetwoodView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Criminology
• Sociology of Crime
• Narrative Criminology
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Jennifer Fleetwood is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at City, University of London, where she joined in January 2024. She holds a PhD based on ethnographic research in Ecuadorian prisons, focusing on women in drug trafficking. She is a leading scholar in narrative criminology and has published extensively on gender, crime, and justice. Senior Lecturer, City, University of London (2025–present) Former teaching positions at Goldsmiths, University of London; University of Greenwich; University of Leicester; University of Kent Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Postgraduate Certificate in Education Her research centers on personal narratives of crime , with a focus on women’s roles in drug trafficking, sentencing reform, and the death penalty for drug mules. She employs ethnographic and narrative methods, often working at the intersection of sociology, criminology, and feminist theory. Her work critically examines how stories shape public understanding of crime and justice. Her recent publications highlight a consistent trend in exploring gendered narratives in illicit drug markets , resistance to structural oppression , and ethical challenges in ethnographic research . She has increasingly focused on information security for criminological researchers, advocating for better practices in digital fieldwork safety and data protection. British Society of Criminology Book Prize (2015) for Drug Mules: Women in the International Cocaine Trade Editor, Crime, Media, Culture (2025–present) Editor, British Journal of Criminology (2022–present) Editorial Board Member, Sociology Compass (2014–present) Jennifer actively supervises PhD students and welcomes proposals in qualitative research, particularly those using ethnography, narrative analysis, or creative methods. She has served on editorial boards of major criminology journals and contributes to public discourse through media appearances, including BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed . Her work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, emphasizing the power of stories in challenging dominant narratives of crime and punishment. She is fluent in Latin American Spanish and conducts research with an international scope, particularly in Latin America. Her expertise in narrative criminology positions her as a key figure in redefining how personal stories contribute to justice and social change.

Dragomir Penkov ChantovView profile

Associate Professor

• Chaos Theory
• Control Theory
• Secure Data Transmission
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Dragomir Penkov Chantov is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Gabrovo, Bulgaria, where he works in the Department of Automation, Information and Control Technology within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Electronics. Holding a Doctorate in Technical Sciences, he has been a faculty member since 1998, specializing in Theory of Automatic Control. His academic career includes significant contributions to chaos theory and control systems. Chantov's primary research interests focus on Chaos Theory and Control Theory, with particular emphasis on chaotic synchronization methods, secure data transmission systems, and nonlinear control applications. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, especially in cybersecurity and industrial control systems. He has developed numerous synchronization schemes including identical, anti-, hybrid, scaled, and oscillating synchronization techniques for various chaotic systems. His research output shows a clear progression from fundamental chaotic system analysis toward practical applications in secure communications and industrial cybersecurity. The publications demonstrate expertise in both theoretical aspects (Lyapunov stability, hyperchaotic systems) and applied implementations (data encryption, image transmission security). His recent work has increasingly focused on multi-system synchronization and industrial cybersecurity applications within Industry 4.0 frameworks. Electronic voting systems at Technical University - Gabrovo (2022) Security methods for cyber-physical systems in Industry 4.0 (2020) Schools for Makers: Incorporating 3D design into secondary education (2020) Smart drug dispensary with personal information protection (2017) Chantov has supervised at least one PhD student, Christina Svetoslavova Stoycheva, whose dissertation focused on the synthesis and analysis of chaotic synchronization systems. His teaching portfolio includes Systems Theory, Control Theory (I & II), System Identification, Microprocessor Technology, and Control of Renewable Energy Sources. His international collaborations and specializations at institutions in Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria have enriched his research perspective.

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Privacy-Preserving Systems
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Moti Yung is a prominent computer scientist and cryptography researcher currently affiliated with Columbia University in New York City, USA, and previously with Google Inc. His extensive publication record spanning over four decades (from 1984 to 2025) demonstrates his significant contributions to the fields of cryptography, information security, and privacy. Dr. Yung has maintained an active research profile with numerous publications appearing in top-tier venues including EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO, ASIACRYPT, and IEEE Security & Privacy. Yung's research interests center around cryptographic foundations and their practical applications. He has pioneered work in anamorphic cryptography, which enables covert communication channels within standard cryptographic protocols, providing resistance against censorship. His research also spans secure computation, privacy-preserving systems, blockchain security, and the intersection of cryptography with machine learning security. Recent work explores adversarial attacks on causal structure learning, steganography in 3D printing, and novel approaches to beacon privacy and censorship circumvention. Analysis of Yung's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals several key research directions: anamorphic cryptography continues to be a major focus, with extensions to broadcast modes and signature schemes; privacy challenges in beacon technologies and IoT systems; security applications in emerging technologies like 3D printing; and the growing intersection between cryptography and machine learning security. His work demonstrates both theoretical depth and practical relevance, often addressing real-world security challenges through innovative cryptographic constructions. Yung has served as co-editor for numerous conference proceedings including Inscrypt, SciSec, and CCS workshops on Additive Manufacturing Security, demonstrating his leadership in the cryptographic community. His collaborations span researchers worldwide, with frequent co-authors including Giuseppe Persiano, Duong Hieu Phan, and Benoît Libert.

• Embedded Systems Security
• Side-Channel Attacks
• Secure Architectures
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Guillaume Duc is an Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences) at Télécom Paris, affiliated with the Laboratoire Traitement et Communication de l'Information (LTCI) and the Systèmes Embarqués Critiques Autonomes team within the Computer Science and Networks Department. His expertise lies in embedded systems security, side-channel attacks, and secure architectures. Research Interests: His work spans embedded systems security , focusing on securing communication buses and memory architectures against espionage. He explores hardware support for software security , side-channel attacks (notably through the DPA Contest ), and secure memory encryption techniques. His research also delves into integrity checking , fault detection , and distributed security for multiprocessor systems. Publications & Patents: He has published extensively in top-tier journals and conferences, including Journal of Cryptographic Engineering , ACSAC , and CARDIS . His work covers topics like AES side-channel attacks, secure memory architectures, and Java Card vulnerabilities. He also holds multiple patents in secure memory allocation and electronic equipment monitoring. Teaching & Supervision: He leads several courses at Télécom Paris, including INF107: From Logic Gates to Operating Systems and SE203: Tools, Languages, and Practices for Microprocessor Systems . He is also involved in advanced Rust programming modules and has supervised PhD students. Labs & Teams: He is a key member of the Systèmes Embarqués Critiques Autonomes team at LTCI, contributing to cutting-edge research in secure and autonomous embedded systems.

Lisa Maria KohlView profile

Researcher

• Cryptography
• Secure Multi-Party Computation
• Post-Quantum Security
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Lisa Maria Kohl is a tenured researcher in the Cryptology Group at CWI Amsterdam , where she has worked since 2020. She focuses on developing practical post-quantum secure protocols and secure multi-party computation . Her academic journey includes a PhD at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2019), postdoctoral research at Technion (2020), and a visiting researcher role at the FACT Center at IDC Herzliya during her PhD. Education : PhD from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2019) Previous Positions : Postdoctoral researcher at Technion (2020), visiting researcher at IDC Herzliya (2019), visiting student at CWI (2015) Current Role : Research Scientist at CWI Amsterdam (2020–present) Kohl’s research spans cryptographic theory and its practical applications. Key areas include secure multi-party computation , homomorphic secret sharing , oblivious transfer , and lattice-based cryptography . Her work often addresses efficiency, tight security reductions, and post-quantum resilience, as seen in her recent publications on scalable protocols and topology-hiding computation. Her 15 most recent publications (2025–2019) reveal a focus on secure computation (e.g., SPDZ extensions, RMS programs), pseudorandomness (e.g., LPN-based constructions), and privacy-preserving technologies (e.g., Privacy Pass, topology-hiding communication). Collaborations with prominent researchers like Elette Boyle, Yuval Ishai, and Ronald Cramer underscore her integration into global cryptographic research networks.

Krzysztof PietrzakView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Blockchain Technology
• Secure Messaging
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Krzysztof Pietrzak is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria), where he leads the cryptography research group. He earned his PhD in computer science from ETH Zurich in 2005 and has held positions at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam and École Normale Supérieure in Paris before joining IST Austria. His research focuses on theoretical and applied cryptography with several key projects: Sustainable Blockchains : Developing proof systems like proofs of space and verifiable delay functions for eco-friendly blockchain protocols Group Messaging : Creating scalable secure messaging protocols for large groups without compromising security Leakage-Resilient Cryptography : Building cryptographic schemes resistant to side-channel attacks Professor Pietrzak's work shows a strong trend toward practical cryptographic solutions for real-world problems, particularly in blockchain technology and secure communications. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in verifiable delay functions, payment channel networks, and post-compromise security for group messaging systems. His notable scientific achievements include: ERC Consolidator Grant (2015) for "Teaching Old Crypto New Tricks" ERC Starting Grant (2010) for "Provable security for physical cryptography" Professor Pietrzak advises several PhD students and postdocs in the cryptography group at IST Austria. His research is supported by prestigious European Research Council grants and he is part of the Vienna Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Cluster (ViSP) and the SPyCoDe research program. The cryptography group maintains strong connections with the broader research community, including collaborations with industry projects like chia.net for sustainable blockchain development.

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Blockchain Technology
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Professor Raylin Tso is a distinguished faculty member at National Chengchi University (NCCU), serving as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Informatics. He also holds significant administrative positions including Vice Dean of the College of Informatics and Director of the Information Security Center. With extensive research experience spanning over two decades, Professor Tso has established himself as a leading expert in cryptography and information security. Professor, Department of Computer Science, NCCU (2020-present) Vice Dean, College of Informatics, NCCU (2024-2026) Director, Information Security Center, NCCU (2023-present) Director, Master Program in Information Security, NCCU (2023-present) Professor Tso earned his PhD in Systems and Information Engineering from the University of Tsukuba, Japan (2004-2006), following two master's degrees from the same institution in Systems Engineering (2002-2004) and Business Administration (2000-2002). He completed his undergraduate studies in Industrial Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (1991-1995). Professor Tso's research focuses on advanced cryptographic systems with particular emphasis on post-quantum cryptography, blockchain security, and privacy-preserving technologies. His work spans theoretical foundations of cryptographic protocols to practical implementations in real-world systems. Recent research has increasingly concentrated on quantum-resistant cryptographic schemes, secure multi-party computation, and applications of cryptography in emerging technologies like IoT and smart contracts. His research group actively explores the intersection of traditional cryptographic techniques with modern computing paradigms, addressing security challenges in cloud computing, distributed systems, and digital identity management. Analysis of Professor Tso's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward post-quantum cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in addressing quantum computing threats to traditional cryptographic systems while maintaining practical efficiency. A significant portion of his recent research focuses on identity-based encryption systems, searchable encryption techniques, and secure protocols for distributed environments. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in applications spanning financial technology, healthcare data security, and vehicular networks. Distinguished Professor, National Chengchi University (2022, 2024) MOST Research Award (2020-2023) Best Journal Paper Award, Algorithms and Computational Theory Society (2017) Outstanding Researcher, Korea Information Processing Society Senior Excellent Teacher Award (10 years), National Chengchi University Professor Tso has successfully mentored numerous graduate students, including PhD candidate Zi-Yuan Liu who frequently appears as a co-author on recent publications. He has secured substantial research funding from Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), formerly known as MOST, with multiple ongoing projects focused on next-generation cryptography, blockchain security, and privacy-enhancing technologies. His current research portfolio includes several multi-year projects totaling millions in funding, with particular emphasis on post-quantum cryptography migration, secure digital identity systems, and quantum-resistant blockchain technologies. Professor Tso leads the Information Security Center at NCCU and is actively involved with multiple research laboratories including the Blockchain Payment Network Research Lab and the Quantum Security Research Group. His team collaborates extensively with industry partners including Chunghwa Telecom Research Institute and the Financial Information Corporation, bridging academic research with practical security applications. The research group maintains strong international collaborations with institutions in Japan, South Korea, and the United States, contributing to the global advancement of cryptographic research.

Adi ShamirView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Theoretical Computer Science
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Adi Shamir is a world-renowned cryptographer currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel since 1984, with an additional position as Invited Professor at École Normale Supérieure in Paris since 2006. Dr. Shamir earned his BSc in Mathematics from Tel Aviv University in 1973, followed by MSc and PhD in Computer Science from the Weizmann Institute in 1975 and 1977 respectively. His academic career began with a postdoctoral position at Warwick University (1976) and faculty appointments at MIT (1977-1980) before returning to the Weizmann Institute. Shamir's research spans cryptography, computer security, and theoretical computer science. He is most famous for co-inventing the RSA public-key cryptography algorithm with Ronald Rivest and Leonard Adleman, for which they received the ACM Turing Award in 2002. His other seminal contributions include Shamir's Secret Sharing scheme, differential cryptanalysis (with Eli Biham), identity-based cryptography, and visual cryptography (with Moni Naor). His publication record shows consistent innovation from foundational work in the 1970s through to significant contributions in the 2000s. His most recent works focus on identity-based encryption schemes while his earlier publications established fundamental cryptographic techniques that continue to influence modern security systems. Dr. Shamir has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to computer science and cryptography. ACM Turing Award (2002) Israel Prize (2008) Election to both the Israeli Academy of Science (1998) and US National Academy of Sciences (2005) IEEE Koji Kobayashi Computers and Communications Award (2000) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Shamir has guided significant talent in the field, most notably Eli Biham with whom he developed differential cryptanalysis. His work has had profound practical impact, forming the mathematical foundation for secure internet communications used by billions worldwide.

Meir ArielView profile

Professor

• Space Engineering
• Satellite Communication
• Quantum Cryptography
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Prof. Meir Ariel serves as a Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University and heads the university's Space Engineering Center, an interdisciplinary hub for "new space" research focused on satellite development for scientific missions including cosmic radiation monitoring and hyperspectral environmental sensing. His academic foundation comprises a B.Sc., M.Sc. (with honors), and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University, specializing in algebraic structures of codes and fast decoding methods. Prior industry experience spans communication systems, satellite technology, and computer vision across Israeli and international high-tech sectors. Research domains prominently feature: Space engineering and miniaturized satellite systems (e.g., Tevel2 nano-satellite swarm launched March 15, 2025) Quantum cryptography including post-quantum algebraic encryption and satellite-based quantum key distribution Advanced satellite communication under unstable SNR conditions Classical/quantum error-correcting codes with fast decoding algorithms Hyperspectral remote sensing for climate applications Optical communications and payload deployment technologies As director of the Space Engineering Center, he oversees active projects in cosmic radiation monitoring, hyperspectral imaging, automated ground stations, and quantum encryption, while supervising graduate students in space systems development and theoretical communications research.

• Political Communication
• Computational Social Science
• Political Behavior
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Tiago Ventura is an Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. His research focuses on the intersection of social media usage and politics, with particular emphasis on misinformation dynamics and digital interventions. He employs comparative approaches across Global South countries and utilizes multi-country large-scale designs. Current: Assistant Professor, Georgetown University Former: Postdoctoral Fellow, NYU Center for Social Media and Politics Industry Experience: Misinformation Researcher at Twitter Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from University of Maryland, College Park Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil B.A. in Law from Federal University of Para, Brazil Research Focus: Combines computational methods with political science to study - Social media's causal effects on misinformation exposure - Political behavior in digital environments - Interventions to counter misinformation beliefs - Digital methodologies using large language models Scientific Contributions: 2024 APSA’s Paul Lazarsfeld Best Paper Award Best Paper in Political Behavior Best overall paper at Brazilian Political Science Association Conference Grants from Project Liberty Institute, Georgetown's Tech & Public Policy Initiative, and EGAP Current Projects: Includes global social media deactivation studies, WhatsApp experiments across three countries, US voter file-Twitter account connections, and a book project with Natalia Aruguete and Ernesto Calvo.

• Network Security
• Information Privacy
• Wireless Sensor Networks
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Giannis F. Marias serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Informatics of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), within the School of Information Sciences and Technology. He is also a faculty member of the Mobile Multimedia and Communications and Information Security Labs at AUEB and serves as a Tutor at the Department of Informatics of the Hellenic Open University. Dr. Marias received his Diploma in computer and software engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of Patras in 1995 and his PhD degree in informatics and telecommunications from the University of Athens in 2004. His research focuses on security and privacy across multiple networking domains including wireless, mobile, cloud, and tiny-device communications. Specific areas include source anonymity in Wireless Sensors Networks (WSNs), authentication in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs), trust management in dynamic networks, location privacy, anti-spam mechanisms in VoIP, security in Cognitive Radio, and RFID privacy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations of security protocols for real-world applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear progression toward information-centric networking security with increasing emphasis on IoT applications, privacy-preserving mechanisms, and trust management in decentralized architectures. His work consistently connects traditional network security with emerging paradigms like the Internet of Things and cognitive radio networks. Dr. Marias has been recognized with the Ericsson Student Award on Excellence in Telecommunications in 2005 for his contributions to the field. He has secured significant research funding through participation in numerous European Commission framework projects including FP7 PURSUIT (Publish-Subscribe Internet Technology), GOVPIMIT (Governance and Privacy Implications of the "Internet of Things"), and Euro-NF projects. He has coordinated national-wide projects related to network, system, and information security and privacy, including the PERAS project ("Protection and Authentication in MANETs") funded by the Greek R&D Committee. At AUEB, Dr. Marias is actively involved in the Mobile Multimedia and Communications and Information Security Labs, where he leads research on security aspects of next-generation internet architectures. He also participates in the Think-Trust Project Working Group and the EC Future-Internet Cluster, contributing to the development of security frameworks for future network infrastructures.

• Cryptology
• Intrusion detection systems
• Wireless communication security
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Slobodan Petrovic is a Professor of Information Security at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specifically within the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology (IIK) at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (IE) in Gjøvik, Norway. His academic career demonstrates a strong commitment to both research and education in cybersecurity disciplines. Professor Petrovic's research interests span across multiple critical domains in information security, with primary focus on Cryptology , Intrusion detection systems , and Wireless communication security . His work consistently bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in digital forensics, cryptographic techniques, and network security protocols. The breadth of his research is evident in his extensive publication record spanning nearly two decades. His recent publications (2022-2024) reveal an expanding research scope into emerging security challenges including autonomous vehicle security, 5G network protection for social robots, and physical-layer security implementations for wireless communications. These articles demonstrate his ability to adapt research focus to address contemporary security threats in evolving technological landscapes. Professor Petrovic teaches cryptology and intrusion detection courses at both the Master in Information Security (MIS) program and the PhD program in Information Security at NTNU. He is an active member of the Cryptology Research Group (Norwegian Applied Crypto Lab - NaCl), contributing to Norway's cybersecurity research ecosystem. His collaborative research approach is evident through numerous co-authored publications with researchers including Nguyen Hai Thanh, Katrin Franke, Michael Cheffena Gebresilassie, and others. This collaborative network spans multiple institutions and research domains within information security.

Paolo PalmieriView profile

Lecturer

• Cryptography
• Privacy
• Security
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Paolo Palmieri serves as a Lecturer in Cyber Security at University College Cork (UCC) and a Funded Investigator at CONNECT, the SFI Research Centre for Future Networks and Communications. He additionally holds roles as a Funded Investigator in Insight (SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics) and Supervisor for the SFI Centres for Research Training (ADVANCE and AI), while maintaining an External Affiliate position at the University of Bologna's Smart City Lab. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Cryptography from Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium (2013), preceded by lecturing positions at Bournemouth and Cranfield Universities in the UK and postdoctoral research at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands prior to joining UCC in 2017. Dr. Palmieri's research centers on cryptographic protocols for privacy and security , with pioneering contributions in secure multi-party computation on communication delays, homomorphic encryption, and location privacy systems. His location privacy protocols are actively deployed in satellite monitoring and smart transportation applications. He chairs two major international workshops: Malicious Software and Hardware in Internet of Things (Mal-IoT) and the Location Privacy Workshop (LPW) , demonstrating leadership in specialized cryptographic communities. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a strong trajectory toward practical cryptographic implementations addressing critical infrastructure needs. Key thematic clusters include quantum-safe authentication for industrial control systems, health data privacy frameworks (particularly for ECG data), blockchain security for e-auctions and healthcare systems, and VANET security protocols. His work consistently bridges theoretical cryptography with real-world challenges, notably through empirical evaluations of differential privacy effectiveness and privacy-preserving machine learning architectures. As a research leader, he serves as Principal Investigator and co-Investigator for multiple projects funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Enterprise Ireland, and the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund. His supervision extends through the SFI Centres for Research Training (ADVANCE and AI), where he mentors next-generation cybersecurity researchers in data analytics and artificial intelligence applications. He maintains extensive international collaborations spanning over 10 countries, anchored by his External Affiliate role at the University of Bologna's Smart City Lab. His work within CONNECT and Insight research centres positions him at the forefront of Ireland's national cybersecurity research infrastructure, with growing influence in European health data privacy initiatives through the European Health Data Space framework.

• Telecommunications
• Information Security
• SCADA Systems
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Asst. Tsvetelina Simeonova, PhD, is a faculty member at New Bulgarian University in the Department of Telecommunications. She holds a PhD in Telecommunications and Computer Technology from VTTU "T. Kableshkov" (2013) and transitioned to a regular faculty role in 2022 after serving as an honorar assistant (2020-2022) and teaching at VTTU "T. Kableshkov" (2016-2022). Education: PhD in Telecommunications and Computer Technology (2013), VTTU "T. Kableshkov" Experience: 7 years of teaching across 15+ courses in SCADA systems, IoT, cybersecurity, and network reliability Research Interests: Her work focuses on network reliability, risk analysis, and integration of SCADA systems with IoT. She explores mathematical and simulation modeling of telecommunications structures, cybersecurity protocols, and algorithmic approaches to risk management in transport infrastructure. Recent Publications highlight trends in 6G communication services, Tactile Internet, Digital Twin technology, and SCADA-IoT integration. These align with her expertise in network security and future telecommunications infrastructure.

Gregor LeanderView profile

Professor

• Symmetric Cryptography
• Block Ciphers
• Lightweight Cryptography
• +5 more

Prof. Dr. Gregor Leander is a Professor and Head of the Symmetric Cryptography chair at Ruhr-University Bochum, Faculty of Computer Science. He is a leading researcher in the field of symmetric cryptography with significant contributions to both theoretical foundations and practical applications of cryptographic primitives. Professor Leander has an extensive background in mathematics with a PhD focused on theoretical aspects of Boolean functions. His research spans the entire spectrum of symmetric cryptography, from fundamental theoretical questions to practical implementations deployed in real-world applications. He has been instrumental in designing ciphers that have seen widespread deployment, as well as analyzing and improving existing cryptographic standards. Created the symmetric cryptography group at Ruhr University Bochum in 2015 Founder and managing editor of the IACR Transaction of Symmetric Cryptography journal Active participant in numerous prestigious conferences as program co-chair, organizer, and invited speaker Professor Leander's research interests primarily focus on symmetric cryptography, including the design and analysis of block ciphers, stream ciphers, and cryptographic hash functions. His work bridges the gap between theoretical cryptography and practical security requirements, with particular emphasis on lightweight cryptography for constrained environments. He has made significant contributions to understanding the mathematical foundations of cryptographic primitives while ensuring their practical applicability in real-world systems. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on foundational aspects of symmetric cryptography while expanding into post-quantum cryptography and the intersection of symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic techniques. The research output shows a consistent pattern of addressing both theoretical challenges and practical implementation concerns, with many contributions becoming international standards. Scientific Awards and Recognition 2022: SKINNY is ISO standard (ISO/IEC 18033-7) as a Tweakable Block Cipher 2020: IACR CRYPTO 2020, Best Paper Award and invitation to Journal of Cryptology 2015: Heisenberg Professorship, a prestigious funding line for upcoming leaders by the DFG 2014: IACR FSE 2014, Best Paper Award and invitation to Journal of Cryptology 2010: PRESENT is ISO standard (ISO/IEC 29192-2) for Lightweight Cryptography 2010: German IT Security Award (worth 100kEUR), first place 2011: Erdos Number 2 Professor Leander has successfully advised numerous PhD students who have gone on to make their own contributions to the field of cryptography. His group at Ruhr-University Bochum has received significant research funding, including the prestigious Heisenberg Professorship from the DFG. He has been actively involved in organizing major cryptographic conferences and workshops, contributing to the advancement of the field through community building and knowledge sharing. The symmetric cryptography group at Ruhr-University Bochum, which Professor Leander founded in 2015, has become a renowned center for cryptographic research. The group maintains strong collaborations with other leading research institutions worldwide and regularly hosts visiting researchers. Through the IACR Transaction of Symmetric Cryptography journal, which Professor Leander founded, the group has also established a significant platform for high-quality research publication in the field.