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Martin KreuzerView profile

Professor

• Computer Algebra
• Commutative Algebra
• Algebraic Geometry
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Professor Martin Kreuzer holds the Chair of Mathematics with a focus on Symbolic Computation at the University of Passau's Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, a position he has occupied since 2007. His academic career centers on advanced mathematical research with significant applications in computer science and cryptography. Dr. Kreuzer's research focuses primarily on computer algebra, commutative algebra, and algebraic geometry, with special emphasis on algebraic cryptography. His work involves constructing new cryptosystems and analyzing the security of existing ones using algebraic methods. He investigates how mathematical equation systems can be used to formulate attacks on cryptosystems, particularly focusing on fault injection techniques where attackers provoke miscalculations in cryptographic hardware to deduce secret keys. This research contributes significantly to IT security and has grown increasingly important in recent years. His publication record shows a strong trend toward applied algebraic research, particularly in cryptographic applications and computational algebra. Recent work demonstrates expertise in zero-dimensional schemes, border basis theory, finite Z-algebras, and SAT solving techniques. The research spans theoretical mathematics while maintaining strong connections to practical security applications, especially in hardware security and post-quantum cryptography. Professor Kreuzer leads the DFG project 'Algebraic Error Attacks' (also referred to as 'Algebraic Fault Attacks'), which investigates the protection of cryptographic hardware against fault injections. This significant research initiative demonstrates his leadership in bridging theoretical mathematics with practical security challenges. His collaborative approach is evident through numerous co-authored publications with researchers including L. Robbiano, Le N. Long, F. Walsh, and others. These collaborations span multiple institutions and demonstrate his active role in the international mathematics and cryptography communities. Professor Kreuzer emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary work, particularly with computer engineering, for the future design of secure cryptographic systems.

• Code-Based Cryptography
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Error-Correcting Codes
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Dr. Paolo Santini is a Researcher in the College of Engineering at Marche Polytechnic University . His work focuses on code-based cryptography , post-quantum cryptographic protocols , and information security , particularly in the context of digital signatures and error-correcting codes. Research Focus : Code-based cryptography, digital signatures, post-quantum security, blockchain protocols Dr. Santini's recent publications (2025-2023) highlight advancements in: Code equivalence problems for secure signatures Bit-flipping decoders with predictable failure rates Blockchain consensus using fuzzy signatures Optimization of LESS protocols for shorter signatures Group action-based cryptographic designs His work intersects with quantum-resistant algorithms and practical implementations in blockchain and embedded systems. No specific awards or student advisement details were found in the provided materials.

• Computational number theory
• Cryptography

Konstantinos Draziotis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, School of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His academic career at the university began as a Lecturer from 2013 to 2019, and he has been serving as an Associate Professor since 2019. His educational background includes a PhD in Mathematics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2005) and a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the same institution (1998). Draziotis specializes in Computational Number Theory and Cryptography , with a particular focus on Diophantine equations, elliptic curves, and cryptanalysis of digital signature schemes. His research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical cryptographic applications, especially in analyzing the security of cryptographic protocols and developing mathematical methods for solving complex number-theoretic problems. He has developed a Greek-language textbook on Introduction to Cryptography with Creative Commons licensing, demonstrating his commitment to accessible education in this field. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward cryptanalysis of digital signature schemes (particularly DSA and ECDSA), lattice-based attacks , and number-theoretic approaches to cryptographic problems . His work spans both theoretical aspects of number theory (Diophantine equations, integer points on curves) and practical applications in cryptography (cryptosystem attacks, knapsack problems). The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects deep mathematical theory with real-world security applications, with publications consistently appearing in reputable journals like Information and Computation, Advances in Mathematics of Communications, and Theoretical Computer Science. Draziotis leads a crypto research group at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and actively contributes to open-source cryptographic and mathematical software ecosystems. His academic service includes participation in departmental administrative functions as indicated by various announcements on examination schedules, graduation ceremonies, and departmental operations visible on his website. He maintains collaborations with researchers including Dimitrios Poulakis, Marios Adamoudis, and Anastasia Papadopoulou, among others, reflecting an active research network in both Greek and international academic communities.

• Cryptography
• Private Information Retrieval
• Proofs of Retrievability
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Françoise LEVY-DIT-VEHEL is a Professor and HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) holder at ENSTA Paris, part of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), within the Computer Science and Systems Engineering Unit (U2IS). She serves as an associate researcher in the GRACE team at INRIA Saclay and is a member of LIX (Polytechnique computer science laboratory). Her academic roles include teaching cryptography courses at the third-year level and specialized master's degree in Information Systems Architecture, discrete mathematics for information protection at the second-year level, and previously taught algorithms at the first-year level (2006). She actively participates in the IP Paris Cybersecurity Master's degree committee (M1/M2) and has taught discrete mathematics at MPRI (2007, 2011). Her research focuses on securing large remote data sets through cryptographic protocols, particularly Private Information Retrieval and Proofs of Retrievability based on Locally Decodable/Correctable Codes. She also investigates Function Secret Sharing, Homomorphic Secret Sharing, and has previously worked extensively in public-key cryptography, studying algebraic problems underlying cryptographic schemes. Her current research explores interactive cryptographic protocols for privacy protection and efficient secure remote storage solutions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on cryptographic protocols for data integrity and privacy in cloud environments. Her work consistently bridges theoretical cryptography with practical applications, particularly in remote data verification and secure information retrieval. The trend shows increasing specialization in proofs of retrievability and updatable encryption systems, with growing emphasis on composable security frameworks. She has made significant contributions to several research areas including coding for remote storage (with D. Augot), Polly Cracker-type schemes (with Carlo Traverso, Téo Mora and Ludovic Perret), word problems in monoids/groups, rank-metric decoding, and the MinRank problem. Her work on the MinRank problem has been particularly influential in both cryptographic design and cryptanalysis. Françoise LEVY-DIT-VEHEL obtained her HDR (accreditation to direct research) from Paris 6 University in September 2010 and completed her PhD "Divisibilité des codes cycliques: applications et prolongements" at Université Pierre et Marie Curie in October 1994. She has authored or co-authored numerous publications in top cryptography venues and holds several patents related to cryptographic systems. Her laboratory affiliations include the Computer Science and Systems Engineering Unit (U2IS) at ENSTA Paris, the GRACE research team at INRIA Saclay, and LIX (Laboratoire d'Informatique de l'École Polytechnique). These institutions form a collaborative research ecosystem focused on advancing cryptographic techniques with practical applications in data security and privacy.

HirenView profile

Research Fellow

• Cryptanalysis
• Symmetric cryptography
• Quantum computing
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Dr. Hiren is a Research Fellow in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, working under Prof. Thomas Peyrin. His academic background includes a PhD in Mathematics from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, under Prof. Sabyasachi Dey. Current role: Research Fellow PhD institution: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus Hiren specializes in cryptanalysis of symmetric cryptographic primitives, with a focus on developing automatic tools for cryptanalysis and exploring intersections with quantum computing. His work targets modern ciphers like GRAIN-128a and ChaCha, applying advanced techniques such as differential-linear attacks and related-key analysis. Hiren's recent publications (2022-2023) demonstrate expertise in optimizing quantum attacks via Grover's algorithm, refining differential-linear methodologies for ChaCha, and analyzing reduced-round cipher vulnerabilities. These works appear in venues like INDOCRYPT, FSE, IEEE TIT, and EUROCRYPT. Contact details: Email hirendra.garai@ntu.edu.sg , located at SPMS-MAS-04-01, NTU, Singapore 639798.

Lorenzo GrassiView profile

Researcher

• Symmetric Cryptography
• Cryptanalysis
• Hash Functions
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Lorenzo Grassi is a postdoctoral researcher in symmetric cryptography at Ruhr University Bochum's Cluster of Excellence CASA and a consultant at Ponos Technology. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Graz University of Technology (2019) and a degree in Mathematics from the University of Milano. Funded by the CASA Jump.Start Program for Postdocs since 2023, he focuses on cryptography for future applications, including quantum-resistant protocols and MPC-/FHE-/ZK-friendly schemes. Education: University of Milano (Mathematics), Graz University of Technology (PhD in Mathematics) Positions: Ruhr University Bochum (CASA Cluster), Ponos Technology (Consultant), Radboud University Nijmegen (2020-2023) His research spans symmetric encryption, hash function design, algebraic attacks, and cryptanalysis of modern cryptographic primitives. Recent work includes Gröbner basis attacks, side-channel secure implementations, and quantum cryptanalysis. Key trends in his publications include the development of zero-knowledge proof-friendly hash functions (e.g., Poseidon2), structural analysis of symmetric primitives (e.g., Subspace Trails, Feistel networks), and optimization of cryptographic schemes for MPC and FHE applications. Quantum cryptanalysis and truncated differential attacks also feature prominently. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant 2024 Grassi contributes to advancing cryptographic security through innovative designs like Monolith and Reinforced Concrete, while also analyzing vulnerabilities in schemes like AES and Grendel. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical implementations, emphasizing efficiency and resistance to emerging threats.

Monika TrimoskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cryptanalysis
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Multivariate Cryptography
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Monika Trimoska is an Assistant Professor at the Coding Theory and Cryptology group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) , where she has worked since 2023. Previously, she was a postdoc at Radboud University and obtained her Ph.D. in cryptography at the University of Picardie Jules Verne under the supervision of Gilles Dequen and Sorina Ionica. She has also served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at her alma mater. Current Affiliation: Assistant Professor, TU/e (2023–present) Previous Affiliations: Postdoc at Radboud University (2021–2023), Teaching/Research Assistant at University of Picardie (2017–2021) Research Interests revolve around cryptanalysis of post-quantum cryptosystems , focusing on multivariate , code-based , and isogeny-based systems. Her work bridges theoretical and practical security analysis, particularly through SAT solvers and fault injection attacks . Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in algebraic attacks against digital signature schemes like MQ-Sign and CSIDH , with a focus on code equivalence problems , trilinear forms , and parallel collision search . She has also contributed to homomorphic encryption applications. Teaching Activities include courses on Applied Number Theory and Algebra and guest lectures on isogeny-based cryptography at Radboud University. She has co-supervised multiple Ph.D. , Master’s , and Bachelor’s students. Technical Contributions include open-source tools like WDSat (SAT solver for Weil descent) and MCE (Matrix Code Equivalence implementations).

Magdalena BertramView profile

Researcher

• Computer Science
• Cryptography
• Mathematics
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Magdalena Bertram is a Researcher at the Secure Systems Engineering Department of Fraunhofer AISEC . Her work focuses on Post-quantum Cryptography and Cryptanalysis , leveraging interdisciplinary approaches from Computer Science and Mathematics . Research areas: Cryptography, Quantum-resistant algorithms, Mathematical security analysis Magdalena is affiliated with projects such as IDApp2 , FLOQI , and SENSITIVE AI , contributing to advancements in information security. Her email is magdalena.bertram@aisec.fraunhofer.de.

Laurent SauvageView profile

Lecturer

• Hardware Security
• Embedded Systems
• Cryptography
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Laurent Sauvage is a Lecturer at Télécom Paris and a member of the Secure and Safe Hardware (SSH) research team within the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) and Communications and Electronics (Comelec) department. His work focuses on hardware security, fault injection attacks, and side-channel analysis in cryptographic systems. Research Interests: Hardware security, fault injection attacks, side-channel analysis, and embedded systems. Laboratory: LTCI (Information Processing and Communication Laboratory), Télécom Paris. Publications: Recent works include advancements in masked implementations, EM fault injection models, and countermeasures against cryptographic vulnerabilities.

Panagiotis NastouView profile

Assistant Professor

• Secure Discrete Systems Modeling
• Graph Theory
• Cryptography
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Panagiotis Nastou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics , University of the Aegean , with research interests in Secure Discrete Systems Modeling, Graph Theory, Cryptography, Design and Analysis of Algorithms , and Complexity Theory . He has been active in teaching courses such as Discrete Mathematics and Cryptography since 2007 and serves as Director of the Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling Laboratory since 2019. Education : Ph.D., MSc., and BSc. in Computer Engineering and Informatics from Patras University. Membership : Center for Applied Optimization (University of Florida), GDPR TEAM, IEEE, ACM, and Hellenic Technical Chamber. His research bridges theoretical computer science and applied security, focusing on cryptographic protocols, algorithm design, and the application of discrete mathematics to real-world problems. He has contributed to the development of secure systems for critical infrastructure and privacy-preserving frameworks in smart cities. Recent publications (2021-2025) emphasize malware evasion , quantum cryptanalysis , and privacy in IoT environments , utilizing formal methods and combinatorial structures. His work also extends to deep learning for document analysis and consensus algorithms in social networks . He has supervised numerous Master's and undergraduate theses in areas like Zero-Knowledge Proofs , Neural Networks , and Cryptographic Boolean Functions . Administrative roles include representation in the ERASMUS+ program and participation in EU-funded project evaluations.

Ann DoomsView profile

Researcher

• Algebra
• Functional Analysis
• Digital Forensics
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Ann Dooms is a researcher at the Mathematics & Data Science department of the Free University of Brussels . With a PhD in Mathematics (2004), she specializes in Digital Mathematics focusing on Information Forensics and Security, Cryptography, and Quantum Computing. Algebra & Group/Ring Theory Quantum Cryptography Document Layout Analysis Her fundamental research includes algebra, Fourier analysis, and wavelets, while strategic research involves digital forensics techniques like watermarking, steganography, and encrypted domain signal processing. Applied domains span AI, cultural heritage imaging, medical diagnostics, and secure cloud/edge computing. Recent publications highlight quantum algorithms for cryptanalysis, layout-aware document chat frameworks, and heterogeneous graph embedding for table representation. Her work bridges mathematical theory with practical security applications, particularly in post-quantum cryptography and digital forensics. Apple ARTS Laureate (2010) ICDAR2019 Competition Winner (2019) Faculty Prize of Sciences (2000) SuperMinds Award (2014) She supervises research projects like COMPASs 2.0 (AI systems) and Crypto Escape Room 4.0 , while contributing to PhD committees and international conferences. Grants include Flemish Tier-1 SuperComputing funding (2023-2024) and OZR Basic Funding for Large Research Groups (2024-2029).

Michael R. GrimailaView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Quantum Key Distribution
• Information Assurance
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Dr. Michael R. Grimaila is a Professor of Systems Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) with expertise in cybersecurity, quantum key distribution, and systems engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and completed post-doctoral work in Information Assurance at the University of Maryland University College. He maintains professional certifications including CISSP and CISM. His research focuses on: Quantum cryptography and secure communications Cybersecurity architecture for critical infrastructure Malware analysis and intrusion detection systems Military network security and wargame simulation Information assurance methodologies Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on quantum-resistant cryptography (42%), military systems simulation (33%), and advanced cybersecurity frameworks (25%). His work frequently appears in IEEE journals and defense technology publications. Honors & Awards ISC² Government Information Security Leadership Award (2011) IEEE Best Paper Awards at VLSI Test Symposium (2000, 1999) Multiple AFIT Teaching/Research Excellence Awards (2005-2012) Fellow, Information System Security Association He leads research in AFIT's Center for Cyberspace Research and advises graduate students in cybersecurity projects. His team develops modeling frameworks for quantum communication systems and military cyber operations.

• Cryptology
• Algebraic number theory
• Algebraic geometry
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Ronald Cramer is a Full Professor of Cryptology at the Mathematical Institute of Leiden University and serves as the Head of the Cryptology Group at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Aarhus University, ETH Zurich, and CWI, where he has held various research and professorial positions since earning his PhD from the University of Amsterdam in 1997. Professor Cramer's research interests focus on the theoretical foundations of cryptology, with significant contributions to algebraic number theory, algebraic geometry, coding theory, combinatorics, algorithms, and complexity theory. His work bridges deep mathematical concepts with practical cryptographic applications, particularly in secure multiparty computation and zero-knowledge proof systems. Over the past decade, his research has increasingly focused on developing efficient cryptographic protocols that operate over rings and lattices, expanding the theoretical boundaries of the field. His publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory of high-impact research, with recent work (2017-2022) emphasizing compressed sigma-protocol theory, arithmetic secret sharing over various algebraic structures, and efficient multiparty computation protocols. These publications reveal a research program focused on optimizing communication complexity while maintaining strong security guarantees, with applications ranging from secure computation to threshold cryptography and verifiable computation. ERC Advanced Grant (2016) Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) (since 2013) Fellow of the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) (since 2013) Invited Speaker at 30th Annual IACR EUROCRYPT (2011) NWO VICI Laureate (2006) KNAW DJA (2005) Distinguished Cryptographer Lecture Series, NTT Research, Tokio (2003) KNAW Christiaan Huygens Award (1998) Professor Cramer has advised several PhD students including Thomas Attema, Wessel van Woerden, Diego Mirandola, Gabriele Spini, and Niek Johannes Bouman. His professional service includes editorial board memberships for leading cryptography journals and chairing major conferences including EUROCRYPT 2005, PKC 2008, and TCC 2012. He has also served on the IACR Board of Directors from 2005-2007. His research has been supported by significant grants including an ERC Advanced Grant in 2016 and an NWO VICI grant in 2006, enabling substantial contributions to both theoretical foundations and practical applications of modern cryptography.

Nelly FazioView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Security
• Content Protection
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Nelly Fazio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the City University of New York (CUNY), with dual appointments at The City College of New York and The Graduate Center. She is affiliated with the CAISS Center at City College and is a core member of the Graduate Center Crypto Group (GCCG). Her research interests focus on cryptography and information security, with specific expertise in: Cryptography Security Content Protection Broadcast Encryption Traitor Tracing Anonymity Dr. Fazio's research has been consistently funded through prestigious grants including an NSF CAREER award, multiple NSF grants, U.S. Army Research Laboratory funding, U.K. Ministry of Defence support, a CUNY CIRG award, and two PSC-CUNY awards. Her publication record shows a strong trajectory from theoretical cryptographic foundations to practical security applications, with recent work focusing on secure group messaging (Amigo, 2024), broadcast encryption techniques, and hardness of learning problems in non-commutative algebra. She has advised three doctoral students to completion and mentored numerous undergraduate researchers through programs at CCNY, NYU, and international institutions. Dr. Fazio maintains an active teaching schedule with courses on Algorithms, Modern Cryptography, and Computer Security at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her academic service includes organizing major conferences such as TCC '12 and PKC '11 as General co-Chair, organizing the Faces of Modern Cryptography conference series, serving on numerous program committees for top security venues, and organizing tutorials on content protection for ACM Multimedia. She also reviews for prestigious journals including the IACR Journal of Cryptology and ACM Transactions on Information and System Security.

• Cryptography
• Computational Complexity
• Pseudorandomness
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Andrej Bogdanov is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Weizmann Institute of Science's Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. With a prolific publication record spanning over two decades from 2002 to 2025, he has established himself as a leading researcher in theoretical computer science and cryptography. His research interests span multiple areas of theoretical computer science, with a particular focus on cryptography, computational complexity, pseudorandomness, and secret sharing. His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical cryptographic applications, exploring the mathematical underpinnings of secure computation and cryptographic primitives. His research has evolved to address contemporary challenges in quantum computing security and machine learning evaluation. Bogdanov's publication record shows consistent contributions to top-tier conferences including FOCS, STOC, CRYPTO, TCC, and ITCS. His work demonstrates deep theoretical insights while maintaining relevance to practical cryptographic applications. Recent publications indicate expanding interests into quantum computing security and machine learning evaluation frameworks. Bogdanov has collaborated extensively with leading researchers in theoretical computer science, most notably with Alon Rosen (31 joint publications), as well as Siyao Guo, Yuval Ishai, and Chin Ho Lee. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern theoretical computer science research. His academic contributions include foundational work on pseudorandom generators, secret sharing schemes, hardness amplification, and more recently, contributions to post-quantum cryptography and quantum security. His research has been supported by multiple grants that have enabled his team to explore the theoretical boundaries of cryptographic security.