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• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Information Security
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Hongjun Wu is an Associate Professor at the Division of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research focuses on Cryptography and Computer Security , with contributions to authenticated encryption, stream ciphers, hash functions, and cryptographic vulnerabilities. Doctor of Engineering (2005-2008), Electrical Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Master of Engineering (1998-2000) & Bachelor of Engineering (1994-1998), Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore Research spans Lightweight Cryptography (TinyJAMBU finalist 2021), Authenticated Encryption (CAESAR winners ACORN/AEGIS), Hash Function Design (JH finalist in SHA-3), and Stream Cipher Development (HC-128 in eSTREAM). He has advised PhD students Huang Tao, Ivan Tjuawinata, Yu Haiwan, and Master students Peng Lunan. Former team members include Tao Biaoshuai, Wei Lei, and Yosua Michael Maranatha. Key publications include work on AES biclique attacks (2015), ICEPOLE differential-linear analysis (2015), Microsoft Office encryption flaws (2005), and CAESAR/AEGIS (2013-2015). Awards: Finalist, NIST Lightweight Competition (2021) CAESAR Competition Winner (2019) SHA-3 Finalist (2011) eSTREAM Selection (2008) He leads the JH Hash Function and TinyJAMBU projects, with hardware/software implementations and active participation in cryptographic standards development. His work involves security analysis of Microsoft Office encryption (2005) and advisories on Adobe Reader vulnerabilities (CVE-2014-0522 to CVE-2014-9165).

Diego F. AranhaView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• Homomorphic Encryption
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Diego F. Aranha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University . His research focuses on cryptographic systems, cybersecurity, and privacy-preserving technologies with applications in voting systems, post-quantum cryptography, and secure computation. He has contributed extensively to homomorphic encryption, secure multiparty computation (MPC), and cryptanalysis of cryptographic implementations. Key projects include: MPCC (2025-2028) : Multi-Party Computation in the Confidential Cloud SCI (2024-2027) : Secure Computation Infrastructures for the Retail Industry RENAIS (2021-2026) : Residue Number Systems for Cryptography His work emphasizes practical efficiency and formal verification of cryptographic protocols. Recent publications highlight advancements in lattice-based cryptography, secure voting schemes, and mitigating side-channel vulnerabilities in post-quantum algorithms. He actively collaborates on open-source cryptographic libraries and standards, with a focus on bridging theoretical security and real-world implementation challenges.

Sihem MesnagerView profile

Professor

• Symmetric Cryptography
• Coding Theory
• Finite Fields
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Sihem Mesnager is a University Professor of Mathematics at the University of Paris VIII, affiliated with the Laboratory of Analysis, Geometry and Applications (LAGA) at Paris XIII (CNRS) and the AGC3 research group (Algebra, Geometry, Combinatorics) . She holds an adjunct professorship at Télécom Paris within the MIC2 Mathematics team of the Computer Science and Networks department (INFRES). Her work bridges pure mathematics and applied cryptography, focusing on Boolean functions, bent functions, and coding theory for secure communication and data protection. PhD in Mathematics, University of Pierre and Marie Curie (Paris VI), Sorbonne University (2002) Habilitation (HDR) in Mathematics, University of Paris VIII (2012) Research Interests Dr. Mesnager specializes in symmetric cryptography and coding theory , particularly their applications to secure digital communication, error correction, and post-quantum cryptographic protocols. Her algebraic approach employs finite fields, exponential sums, algebraic geometry, and finite geometry to analyze and construct cryptographic primitives like S-boxes, APN functions, and optimal linear codes. She also investigates algorithmic aspects of computer algebra in these domains. Scientific Awards George Boole International Prize (2020) PEDR Excellence Scientific Award (2019-2022) PEDR Excellence Scientific Award (2014-2017) Publications & Projects Her recent work includes constructing weightwise perfectly balanced Boolean functions for the FLIP cipher, optimizing Inner Product Masking schemes via coding theory, and developing post-quantum secure functional encryption using multivariate cryptography. She has contributed to Reed-Muller codes, BCH codes, and Gaussian sum-based linear codes with one-dimensional hulls, emphasizing their applications in side-channel attack resistance and quantum error correction.

Andrew KwongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Side-Channel Attacks
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Andrew Kwong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in computer security and applied cryptography with a focus on side-channel attacks and defenses. His research bridges hardware vulnerabilities and cryptographic systems, particularly targeting microarchitectural weaknesses. His primary research interests include Rowhammer-based exploits , side-channel attacks on cryptographic implementations , hardware security modules , and microarchitectural vulnerabilities . Kwong investigates how physical hardware properties (e.g., DRAM disturbance errors, cache hierarchies, acoustic properties) can compromise system security, with recent work demonstrating end-to-end key recovery against post-quantum cryptography and novel Rowhammer amplification techniques. His publication record features high-impact venues including IEEE S&P (5 papers), USENIX Security (4 papers), and CCS (2 papers), with notable work When Frodo Flips receiving a Best Paper Award Honorable Mention at CCS 2022. Research trends show consistent focus on practical hardware-assisted attacks, evolving from acoustic side-channels (2018-2019) to Rowhammer sophistication (2020-2025). Best Paper Award Honorable Mention (CCS 2022) Kwong teaches graduate courses including Hardware Security and Side-Channels (COMP 790-184) and Research Topics in Computer Security (COMP 790-185), emphasizing hands-on lab assignments for conducting and defending against hardware attacks. His syllabi cover foundational topics like cache side-channels, Spectre variants, Rowhammer, and trusted execution environments, requiring students to implement real-world attacks through programming assignments.

• Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• Lattice-Based Cryptography
• Error-Correcting Codes
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Jonathan Bootle is a cryptography researcher in the Foundational Cryptography group at IBM Research – Zurich , specializing in efficient zero-knowledge proofs. He holds a PhD from University College London and a Mathematics degree from Clare College, University of Cambridge . Education : PhD (UCL), Mathematics (Part III, Cambridge) His research focuses on zero-knowledge proofs , lattice-based cryptography , and error-correcting codes , with applications in post-quantum security. Recent work includes formal verification of protocols, elastic SNARKs, and generalized key exchange mechanisms. Key publication trends: 2024: Formal verification of sumcheck protocol 2023: Lattice-based credentials and succinct arguments 2022: Gemini SNARKs and DualDory linkable signatures He teaches the 2024 ETH Zurich course on Zero-Knowledge Proofs , covering sigma protocols, Fiat-Shamir transformations, and polynomial commitments. Labs/Teams: Foundational Cryptography group, IBM Security Department Collaborations with UC Berkeley (Alessandro Chiesa) and UCL (Jens Groth)

Tim Erhan GüneysuView profile

Professor

• Hardware Security
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Embedded Systems Security
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tim Erhan Güneysu is the head of the Chair of Security Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum and spokesperson for the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI). He also leads the Cyber-Physical Systems department at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Bremen. His research spans hardware security, post-quantum cryptography, and embedded systems security. Research Interests: Güneysu focuses on hardware security, including cryptographic implementations resistant to quantum computing threats. His work addresses post-quantum cryptography standards, secure embedded systems for medical technology (PQC4Med), and dynamic hardware reconfiguration for physical security (SecRec). He emphasizes practical applications in cybersecurity and cryptographic agility. Publications: Recent articles highlight advancements in polynomial inversion masking, KEM certificate authentication protocols, and nanoelectronics security. These works align with quantum-resistant algorithms, secure communication, and hardware-software co-design for medical and embedded systems. Leadership and Contributions: Güneysu co-founded SciEngines GmbH, a company specializing in hardware for cryptanalysis. He serves as Managing Director of the Transactions on Cryptography Hardware and Embedded Systems , a leading journal in hardware security. His projects include securing medical devices against post-quantum threats and developing reconfigurable hardware for security-critical environments. Labs and Teams: He leads the Cyber-Physical Systems department at DFKI and oversees the HGI research cluster at Ruhr University, which includes Germany's only Cluster of Excellence in IT security (CASA) and collaborations with the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy.

• Security
• Embedded Systems Security
• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
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Francesco Regazzoni is a Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Informatics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), and affiliated with the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI). His work bridges embedded systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on securing hardware and cyber-physical systems. Research Interests: His expertise spans embedded and cyber-physical systems security, side-channel attacks, post-quantum cryptography, hardware trojans, random number generators, and the security of AI and approximate computing. He also contributes to hardware/software co-design and operating systems security. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on hardware and system-level security , particularly in resource-constrained environments like IoT and embedded devices. His work integrates machine learning for attack detection and applies formal methods to ensure trust in hardware. A growing emphasis is placed on securing AI systems from physical and adversarial threats. Scientific Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed publications One book and one patent Extensive international collaboration (Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Switzerland, Singapore) Advising and Grants: While specific advisees and grants are not listed, his leadership in funded research projects and involvement with ALaRI and IDSIA suggest active mentorship and project coordination. His work has been supported by industry (e.g., ST Microelectronics, HP), the Swiss National Foundation, and the European Union. Labs and Teams: He is part of the Graph Machine Learning Group (GMLG) at IDSIA, which evolved from the Advanced Learning and Research Institute (ALaRI). This group focuses on graph machine learning, reinforcement learning, and dynamical systems, particularly in non-stationary environments.

• Cybersecurity
• Game Theory
• Quantum Cryptography
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Stefan Rass is a Professor at the Institute of Networks and Security within the Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), where he leads the LIT Secure and Correct Systems Lab. As Principal Investigator for FFG-funded projects including reSilienz (digital supply chain resilience, 2023–2025) and ITPUK (AI signature verification, 2022–2024), he bridges theoretical game theory with practical cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructures and robotics systems. His research spans game-theoretic security models (patrolling games, defense-in-depth strategies), quantum cryptography (QKD network architectures), and cyber deception frameworks like Honeyquest for measuring honeypot effectiveness. Recent work addresses robotics security benchmarking (RobotPerf), cryptographic instruction chaining for control flow protection, and risk assessment methodologies for interdependent infrastructures. His mathematical decision-making approach integrates bounded rationality and stochastic modeling to solve real-world security challenges. Professor Rass actively shapes the field through program committee roles (ARES 2023), peer reviews, and invited talks on security transparency. His current projects focus on cost-benefit-aware monitoring for cyber-physical systems and quantum key distribution standardization, reflecting Austria’s strategic priorities in digital resilience. The LIT Secure and Correct Systems Lab under his direction develops foundational theories while deploying tools for industrial applications, particularly in critical infrastructure protection and secure robotics workflows.

• Approximate Computing
• Hardware Security
• Computer Architecture
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Vishesh Mishra is a Prime Minister's Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He concurrently serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at INRIA Centre, University of Rennes, France, and an External Research Collaborator at CANDLE LAB, IIT Roorkee. His research centers on hardware security vulnerabilities in approximate computing systems, with focus areas including hardware trojan detection in approximate circuits, energy-efficient error-resilient architectures, and side-channel attack mitigation. He develops novel methodologies for securing IoT devices and blockchain implementations through circuit-level innovations and floating-point approximation techniques. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in approximate arithmetic unit design (adders/multipliers), hardware trojan countermeasures, and floating-point resilience. His work bridges theoretical security models with practical VLSI implementations, consistently targeting energy efficiency without compromising critical functionality in error-tolerant applications. Scientific recognition includes: Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (India's premier PhD fellowship) Collège doctoral de Bretagne international mobility grant (€9600 for 6-month INRIA research) His research is supported through competitive fellowships rather than traditional grants, with no student advising roles documented. Current collaborations span IIT Kanpur's C3i Center, IIT Roorkee's CANDLE LAB, and INRIA's Rennes research unit, focusing on cross-institutional hardware security projects.

• Trustworthy computing
• Energy harvesting
• Intelligent system design
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Youhua Shi is a full Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Waseda University, Japan. He obtained his Doctor of Engineering from Waseda in 2005 and is an active member of IEICE, IPSJ, IEEE, and two Japanese academic societies. His research portfolio integrates trustworthy computing, hardware security of AI accelerators, energy-harvesting interface circuits for triboelectric nanogenerators, and low-power VLSI design-for-test methodologies. Education: Doctor of Engineering, Waseda University (2005) Graduate studies, Waseda University, Division of Engineering (completed 2005) Research Interests: Prof. Shi pursues trustworthy and secure silicon systems, spanning hardware Trojans in automated AI-accelerator flows, radiation-hardened latch design for soft-error resilience, and power-efficient CNN accelerators exploiting zero-gating and data-reuse techniques. Parallel work targets energy-autonomous IoT through advanced interface circuits for triboelectric nanogenerators, achieving record energy-per-cycle beyond the classical CMEO limit. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) emphasize two thrusts: (i) security of AI/FPGA accelerators—proposing stealthy hardware-Trojan frameworks embedded within design-space-exploration flows that can misclassify up to 97% of inputs—and (ii) power electronics for triboelectric harvesters—introducing dual-output rectifiers and Bennet-doubler biasing that multiply output power >150× over conventional full-wave rectifiers, enabling battery-free IoT nodes. Scientific Awards: APCCAS Best Student Paper Award – 2020 IEEK Best Paper Award – 2012 Students & Collaboration: He has mentored numerous doctoral and master’s scholars, including Yirui Su, Chao Guo, Jinghao Ye, Lin Ye, Saki Tajima, and Masaru Oya, many of whom serve as first authors on his high-impact publications, indicating an active and productive advising role. Labs & Teams: While the text does not name a specific laboratory, his continued affiliation with Waseda University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering and his extensive project output imply he leads a research group focused on secure & energy-efficient VLSI systems, collaborating closely with colleagues such as Prof. Masao Yanagisawa and Prof. Nozomu Togawa.

Oliver MischkeView profile

Researcher

• Side-Channel Cryptanalysis
• Efficient Cryptographic Implementation
• Hardware Security
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Dr. Oliver Mischke is an academic researcher focusing on hardware security and cryptographic implementations. He was affiliated with the Chair for Embedded Security at the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security, Ruhr-University Bochum. His research emphasizes side-channel cryptanalysis, efficient cryptographic algorithms, and secure hardware design. Mischke completed his PhD in Security in Information Technology at Ruhr-University Bochum (2011–2013), with a year abroad at Purdue University (2007–2008). He has held roles as a Security Engineer (ESCRYPT GmbH) and an intern at Qualcomm's Product Security Group. His research interests include FPGA-based cryptographic implementations, fault analysis, and countermeasures against side-channel attacks. Notable contributions involve dynamic logic reconfiguration for FPGA security, glitch-resistant masking schemes, and evaluation of AES countermeasures. Mischke's publications span conferences like HOST, CHES, and IEEE venues, focusing on cryptographic hardware security, timing attacks, and secure embedded systems. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical hardware implementations, addressing vulnerabilities in reconfigurable and embedded systems. He has contributed to projects such as the MicroACP crypto-processor and IPSec core designs. His collaborations include prominent institutions and industry partners, reflecting a strong emphasis on applied security solutions.

Benjamin GregoireView profile

Researcher

• Compilers
• Formal Verification
• Cryptography
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Benjamin Gregoire is a Researcher at INRIA Sophia Antipolis , affiliated with the Marelle Team . His work focuses on compilers , formal verification , cryptography , proof assistants , and type theory . Education : PhD in Computer Science, Université Paris 7 (2003) Research Interests : Dr. Gregoire specializes in formal verification of cryptographic systems, compiler design for security-critical applications, type-based termination, and proof assistants like Coq. His projects include the INRIA-Microsoft Research Joint Lab , ANR Scalp (Security of Cryptographic Algorithms with Probabilities), and ANR DeCert (Certified Decision Procedures). He led the Mobius project (IP FET) and contributed to Java security validation via the JACK tool . Scientific Awards : He received the Best Paper Award at CRYPTO 2011 for 'Computer-Aided Security Proofs for the Working Cryptographer.' Advising & Collaborations : Dr. Gregoire has advised PhD students Michael Armand , Julien Charles , Sylvain Heraud , and Jorge-Luis Sacchini , with former advisee Cesar Kunz . He collaborates with teams including Marelle and INRIA-Microsoft Research .

Mike BorowczakView profile

Associate Professor

• Hardware Security
• Side-Channel Attacks
• AI Security
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Mike Borowczak is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF) affiliated with the UCF Draco Lab. His research focuses on hardware security, side-channel attacks, AI-driven cybersecurity, VLSI design, and fostering cybersecurity education initiatives. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (2013) Research Interests: He explores design automation for hardware security, side-channel attack resistance, and the intersection of AI with VLSI design. His work addresses secure IoT systems, sustainable semiconductor workforce development, and K-12 cybersecurity integration. Recent Projects: DoE/INL/LDRD grants on red teaming AI systems and secure IoT systems, along with NSF-funded initiatives including GenCyber, CS for All:RFP, RET site programs, and the Western Regional Noyce Network. Scientific Awards: INL Center for Advanced Energy Studies (Inaugural) Fellow ASTE Award IV for Innovation in Teaching Science Teachers Outstanding Engineering Educator Award Finalist, ASEE Rocky Mountain Section Professional Activities: NSF panel reviewer, Editor-in-Chief of ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Associate Editor at Springer Nature, IEEE/ACM Senior Member, and leadership roles in academic conferences.

Kenneth PatersonView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Applied Cryptography
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Prof. Kenneth Paterson is a Full Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Computer Science, leading the Applied Cryptography Group. He has held academic positions at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. His research focuses on cryptographic protocol analysis, provably secure solutions, and real-world system vulnerabilities. Key contributions include the Lucky 13 TLS attack, analyses of Telegram and OpenPGP, and work on cryptographic transition strategies. He has been recognized with awards such as the Google Distinguished Paper Award, IACR Fellowship, and ETH Golden Owl Teaching Award. His leadership roles include Department Head at ETH Zurich and Programme Chair for EUROCRYPT 2011. Paterson actively engages in standardization efforts through IRTF's CFRG and co-founded the Real World Cryptography workshop series. Education: B.Sc. (Mathematics, University of Glasgow, 1990), Ph.D. (Mathematics, University of London, 1993). Career highlights include EPSRC Leadership Fellowship (2010–2015) and IACR Distinguished Lecture at EUROCRYPT 2025. Research Interests: Cryptography, Information Security, Applied Cryptographic Protocols, TLS Analysis, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Privacy-Preserving Technologies. Notable projects include cryptographic analysis of TLS, SSH, and cloud storage systems. Awards and Recognition: Google Distinguished Paper Award (2012) Applied Networking Research Prize (2013) IACR Fellow (2017) ETH Golden Owl Teaching Award (2022) Multiple Best Paper Awards at ACM CCS, CHES, and IEEE Security & Privacy Advising and Grants: Supervised students like Francesca Falzon and led projects funded by EPSRC, IRTF, and industry collaborations. Contributions to cryptographic agility and transition strategies for Internet protocols. Labs/Teams: Founder and Head of ETH Zurich's Applied Cryptography Group, associated with the Institute for Information Security. Collaborates with industry on cryptographic protocol development and security audits.

Thomas Debris-AlazardView profile

Assistant Professor

• Code-based Cryptography
• Lattice-based Cryptography
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
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Thomas Debris-Alazard is a research scientist at Inria within the Grace project-team and a part-time assistant professor at École Polytechnique. His work focuses on code-based and lattice-based cryptography, with significant contributions to post-quantum cryptographic design and analysis. PhD in Code-Based Cryptography, Sorbonne University (2019) His research interests include code-based and lattice-based cryptography, post-quantum security, quantum algorithms, and information theory. He has made foundational contributions to the understanding of decoding problems, learning with errors, and the design of secure cryptographic primitives resistant to quantum attacks. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on the theoretical underpinnings of code-based cryptography, including hardness reductions, decoding algorithms, and the security of post-quantum signature schemes. His work bridges classical and quantum computational models, with an emphasis on provable security and cryptanalysis. Best Paper Award at Asiacrypt 2019 He has advised PhD students Maxime Bombar and Pierre Loisel. He is the principal investigator of the ANR JCJC COLA project and coordinator of the Wave signature scheme for NIST standardization. His teaching at École Polytechnique includes courses on code-based cryptography, information theory, and quantum computing.