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Jianying ZhouView profile

Professor

• Applied Cryptography
• Network Security
• Cyber-Physical System Security
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Jianying Zhou serves as Professor and Centre Director at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), leading the iTrust Centre for Research in Cyber Security. He holds a PhD in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London and maintains active leadership roles including co-founding ACNS, chairing ACM AsiaCCS steering committee, and serving on Asiacrypt steering committee. PhD in Information Security, Royal Holloway, University of London His research spans applied cryptography, cyber-physical systems security, and mobile/wireless security with emphasis on industrial control systems, blockchain, and automotive networks. Recent work focuses on practical security solutions for critical infrastructure including maritime systems, smart grids, and IoT ecosystems, combining cryptographic innovation with real-world deployment challenges. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals concentrated efforts in blockchain security (selfish mining, payment channels), industrial IoT protection (PLC authentication, CAN bus intrusion detection), and privacy-preserving machine learning (federated learning attacks/defenses). Maritime cybersecurity and automotive security represent rapidly growing application domains reflecting real-world critical infrastructure needs. Scientific recognition includes: ESORICS Outstanding Contribution Award (2020) ACM Distinguished Member status As iTrust Centre Director, Zhou oversees multi-institutional research teams developing security frameworks for critical infrastructure. While specific student advising details aren't public, his leadership in major conferences indicates extensive mentorship activities. His research program demonstrates strong industry collaboration focus with practical security implementations for maritime, healthcare, and industrial systems. iTrust operates as SUTD's flagship cybersecurity research center under Zhou's direction, bringing together interdisciplinary teams to address cyber-physical security challenges through testbed development, protocol design, and risk assessment frameworks for critical infrastructure protection.

• Computer Architecture
• Computer Security
• Quantum Computing
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Assoc Prof Anupam Chattopadhyay is an Associate Professor in the College of Computing & Data Science at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He also holds a courtesy appointment in the School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on computer architecture, security, design automation, and quantum computing. Anupam received his PhD from RWTH Aachen University in 2008, followed by roles at CoWare R&D and RWTH Aachen as a Junior Professor before joining NTU in 2014. Education: B.E., Jadavpur University, India MSc, ALaRI, Switzerland PhD, RWTH Aachen University, Germany Research Interests: Anupam’s work spans quantum computing, hardware security, AI security, post-quantum cryptography, and emerging technologies. His contributions include novel high-level synthesis techniques for cryptography, reliability estimation flows for embedded processors, and exploration of coarse-grained reconfigurable architectures. His research has been featured in major outlets like The Economist and Asian Scientist. Awards: Borcher's plaque (2008) for outstanding doctoral dissertation Nomination for Best IP Award (ACM/IEEE DATE 2016) Nomination for Best Paper Award (International Conference on VLSI Design 2018) Advising & Grants: Anupam leads a team of over 20 researchers, overseeing projects funded by various grants. He has advised numerous doctoral students and collaborates with institutions like Temasek Labs and the Indian Statistical Institute. Labs & Teams: His research group focuses on advanced topics in secure computing, quantum-resistant systems, and hardware-software co-design, leveraging cutting-edge tools and platforms for next-generation technologies.

Rahinatou NjahView profile

Researcher

• Cryptography
• Homomorphic Encryption
• Cryptanalysis
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Rahinatou Njah is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's School of Science, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis and the Algebra and Discrete Mathematics research group. She focuses on cryptography, particularly homomorphic encryption and cryptanalysis, with contributions to post-quantum security and algebraic structures. Education: Pursuing a doctoral degree in Mathematics/Computer Science at Aalto University. Research Interests: Cryptographic protocol design, lattice-based cryptography, security analysis of encryption schemes, and applications of algebraic structures in cryptography. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics and practical security challenges in the quantum era. Publications: Recent work includes studies on efficient polynomial arithmetic in homomorphic encryption systems and classical security analysis of abelian group-based encryption. Her research spans topics like cryptanalysis of cyclotomic structures and post-quantum cryptography verification. Collaborations: Collaborates internationally with researchers in cryptography and algebra, including institutions involved in Women in Numbers Europe initiatives.

Saba EskandarianView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied cryptography
• Security
• Privacy
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Saba Eskandarian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on applied cryptography, security, and privacy with emphasis on metadata-hiding communication systems and secure messaging protocols. Her research interests span applied cryptography , security , and privacy , with particular expertise in metadata-hiding communication, secure messaging protocols, cryptographic privacy techniques, payment system security, and side-channel attack mitigation. Her work bridges theoretical cryptographic primitives with practical system implementations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward practical privacy-enhancing technologies for real-world systems. Her research consistently addresses the tension between privacy guarantees and system functionality, particularly in communication systems and payment networks. She has made significant contributions to abuse reporting mechanisms in private messaging and compression side-channel vulnerabilities. Runner-up for Andreas Pfitzmann Best Student Paper Award (PETS 2021) As an advisor, she currently mentors Matthew Gregoire and has previously advised Maggie Pierce (MS 2022-24), Britney Bourassa (MS 2022-24), and Connor Bell (MS 2021-23). She serves on numerous prestigious program committees including IEEE S&P 2025, Eurocrypt 2025, PETS 2025, and ACM CCS 2023, while also providing external reviews for top security conferences.

• Cryptography
• Hardware Security
• Embedded Systems
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Kimmo Järvinen serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering at Aalto University, actively contributing to the Adjunct Professor Asokan N. research group. His institutional affiliation centers on advancing cryptographic solutions for modern security challenges within the university's engineering ecosystem. His research spans cutting-edge cryptography with emphases on hardware security, embedded systems protection, and efficient algorithm design. Järvinen specializes in elliptic curve cryptography implementations, side-channel attack countermeasures, and hardware acceleration techniques for resource-constrained environments like IoT devices. His work bridges theoretical cryptographic constructs with practical hardware deployment, prioritizing both security robustness and computational efficiency in real-world applications. Analysis of his 2014-2018 publications reveals consistent innovation in finite field arithmetic optimization, scalar multiplication efficiency, and physical attack resistance. His research trajectory demonstrates increasing focus on IoT security integration, with significant contributions to FPGA-based cryptographic accelerators and lightweight implementations for constrained devices. Key thematic threads include endomorphism exploitation for performance gains, binary field operation optimization, and protocol-level privacy enhancements for mobile networks. Dr. Järvinen operates within Adjunct Professor Asokan's cybersecurity research collective, which explores hardware-software co-design approaches to cryptographic system vulnerabilities. This team environment fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration on securing next-generation communication infrastructures and embedded platforms.

Guillaume DucView profile

Associate Professor

• Embedded Systems Security
• Hardware/Software Interaction
• Side-Channel Attacks
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Guillaume Duc is an Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences) at Télécom Paris , affiliated with the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) and the Department of Computer Science and Networks . His research focuses on embedded systems security, particularly hardware/software interaction, side-channel attacks, and resilient architectures. Education: PhD in Hardware, Software and Cryptographic Support for Secure Process Execution , École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Bretagne (2007) Master's (DEA) in CryptoPage – an architecture to run secure processes , Université de Rennes 1 (2004) Research Interests: His work spans embedded systems security , with a focus on: Hardware/Software Interaction: Exploring vulnerabilities and defenses at the intersection of hardware and software. Side-Channel Attacks: Investigating power analysis, electromagnetic attacks, and countermeasures, including organizing the DPA Contest . Resilient Architectures: Designing secure memory architectures, FPGA-based protections, and cloud-embedded system trustworthiness. Publications & Patents: He has published extensively in top-tier venues such as Journal of Cryptographic Engineering , ACSAC , and CARDIS , with recent works addressing AI-driven automotive security (2024) and system cost-optimization for security (2019). He holds multiple patents in non-intrusive fault detection and secure electronic component monitoring. Teaching & Leadership: Academic lead for the engineering program at Télécom Paris. Responsible for courses like INF107: From Logic Gates to Operating Systems and SE203: Microprocessor System Tools . Co-instructor for Rust programming modules in executive education. Labs & Teams: He leads research within the Autonomous Critical Embedded Systems (ACES) team at LTCI, collaborating on secure embedded systems for automotive and cloud applications.

Damien VergnaudView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Zero-knowledge proofs
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Dr. Damien Vergnaud is a Full Professor at Sorbonne University since September 2017, affiliated with the ALMASTY research team within LIP6 (Laboratoire d'Informatique de Paris 6), the Computer Science department of the Faculty of Science. His office is located at 4 place Jussieu, Paris, France, in Couloir 24-25, Étage 4, Bureau 412. Dr. Vergnaud holds a doctorate degree in mathematics from Université de Caen Basse-Normandie and an habilitation thesis in computer science from École normale supérieure. His research focuses on the design of efficient and secure cryptographic protocols, theoretical aspects of provable security, number theory, and randomness in cryptography. His work spans multiple domains including post-quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, secure implementation techniques against side-channel attacks, and cryptographic protocol analysis. He actively investigates how quantum computing impacts traditional cryptographic assumptions and protocols, as evidenced by his supervision of PhD students working on quantum-related cryptographic topics. Dr. Vergnaud's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on post-quantum cryptographic techniques, zero-knowledge argument systems, and secure implementation methodologies. His research output shows consistent collaboration with both academic researchers and industry partners, particularly in practical cryptographic implementations. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical security considerations, addressing challenges in modern cryptographic systems including resistance to quantum computing threats and side-channel analysis. Dr. Vergnaud actively supervises PhD students, currently mentoring three doctoral candidates and having successfully guided four students to completion in recent years. His supervision spans diverse topics within cryptography, including post-quantum cryptographic techniques, zero-knowledge arguments, secure implementations against physical attacks, and mathematical studies of pseudorandom number generators. He has served on numerous PhD defense committees, indicating his active role in the academic community. Dr. Vergnaud is a member of the ALMASTY research team at LIP6, which specializes in cryptographic algorithms and protocols. The team works on both theoretical foundations and practical implementations of cryptographic systems, with particular emphasis on security against various attack vectors including quantum computing threats and side-channel analysis.

• Applied Cryptography
• Cryptographic Engineering
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
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Markku-Juhani Saarinen is a Professor of Practice in Computing Sciences at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Royal Holloway, University of London (2009), and is a Docent in Cryptography and Information Security. His expertise spans applied cryptography, cryptographic engineering, post-quantum cryptography, and security assessments. He has led research on lattice-based cryptography, side-channel resistant implementations, and hardware security. Key contributions include the Round5 post-quantum encryption scheme, RISC-V entropy source interfaces, and the BLAKE2 cryptographic hash function. He has published extensively at top venues like CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, and PQCrypto, and co-edited conference proceedings such as the 2024 PQCrypto workshop. His research focuses on securing cryptographic systems against quantum computing threats, optimizing implementations for embedded devices, and advancing hardware-software co-design for cryptographic primitives. He actively collaborates with industry and academia to bridge theoretical advancements with practical applications in secure communication and embedded systems.

Bart PreneelView profile

Professor

• Cryptology
• Information Security
• Cryptanalysis
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Bart Preneel is a Full Professor at KU Leuven since 2006 and director of the COSIC research group (60 members). He has held visiting professorships at institutions including the Technical University of Denmark and University of California, Berkeley (1993-1994). He co-founded the Leuven Security Excellence Consortium (L-SEC) and chairs the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). Education : Electrical Engineering (1987) and Doctorate in Applied Sciences (1993), both from KU Leuven. Research Focus : Cryptology, cryptographic algorithm design, privacy protocols, and secure software/hardware implementations. His work bridges theoretical cryptography (e.g., hash functions, side-channel analysis) with real-world applications (e.g., automotive privacy, mobile authentication). Scientific Contributions : His publications span cryptanalysis, authentication, privacy metrics, and secure protocol design, with a focus on both foundational theory and practical implementations. Notable works include advancements in side-channel distinguishers and privacy-preserving insurance systems. Scientific Awards : European Information Security Award 2003; Honorary CISM designation by ISACA. Leadership : Supervised 45 PhD students, served as ERC grant panel chair (2013), and contributed to over 30 European research projects. He has testified as an expert before the Belgian and European Parliaments and participated in standardization initiatives (IEEE, ISO/TC68, IETF). Labs/Teams : Leads COSIC (KU Leuven), a member of iMinds; co-founded L-SEC vzw, a security industry collaboration network.

• Cryptography
• Coding Theory
• Algebra
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Alessio Meneghetti is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Trento. His research focuses on cryptography, coding theory, and information security, with applications to post-quantum cryptography, blockchain protocols, and secure distributed systems. He teaches courses such as Coding Theory and Applications, Cryptography, and Programming Lab, emphasizing practical implementations in Java and theoretical foundations. His work spans cryptographic primitives like threshold signatures, quantum-resistant algorithms, and consensus mechanisms. Key contributions include protocols like COB for Byzantine agreement and frameworks for group action-based multi-signatures. He has also explored quantum random number generation and linear codes' weight distributions. Publications highlight advancements in threshold cryptography, distributed key generation, and post-quantum signature schemes. His teaching integrates programming practices with mathematical rigor, preparing students for applied cryptography and computational mathematics.

• 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.

Anamaria CostacheView profile

Associate Professor

• Fully Homomorphic Encryption
• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
• Lattice-Based Cryptography
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Anamaria Costache is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology. Previously, she held roles including a postdoc at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), a Research Scientist at Intel AI Research, and a part-time position at Intel. She earned her PhD from the University of Bristol and undergraduate/master's degrees from the University of Warwick, focusing on number theory and algebraic structures like Brauer Groups. Her research interests center on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), privacy-preserving machine learning, lattice-based cryptography, and post-quantum security protocols. Her work is supported by Intel, addressing challenges in secure computation on encrypted data. She has authored numerous publications in top venues like CRYPTO, PKC, and IEEE conferences, focusing on FHE optimizations, biometric systems, and cryptographic security analyses. Teaching includes courses on applied cryptography, network security, and quantum-safe encryption at NTNU. She co-chairs NIKT 2019 and the WAHC workshops (2022–2024), and serves on editorial boards for journals like IACR Communications in Cryptology. She actively participates in program committees for conferences such as MathCrypt and FHE.org. Professional service includes the Lattigo Advisory Committee and contributions to the Bristol Crypto Blog. Her current projects emphasize verifiable computation over encrypted data and resilient authentication mechanisms in biometric systems.

Olivier RioulView profile

Professor

• Information Theory
• Cryptography
• Side-Channel Security
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Olivier Rioul is a Professor at Télécom Paris, part of Institut Polytechnique de Paris, where he leads the Mathematics of Information and Communications (MIC) research team within the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) in the Department of Communications and Electronics (Comelec). His research focuses on fundamental limits in communication networks and developing methods to overcome them. Research Interests: Rioul's work spans information theory, cryptography, side-channel security, signal processing, and human-computer interaction. Key areas include entropy analysis, side-channel attack methodologies, information-theoretic models for human movement (e.g., FITTS' law), and coding theory for secure systems. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2018-2025) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary integration, with theoretical foundations in information inequalities and entropy measures applied to practical domains like cryptographic hardware security and human-performance modeling. Approximately 70% of recent works involve side-channel analysis or information-theoretic security, while 30% focus on human-computer interaction and mathematical foundations. Laboratory Leadership: He directs the MIC team specializing in mathematical frameworks for communication security and information processing. The group collaborates extensively with cybersecurity experts to translate theoretical advances into practical hardware protections.

• Side-Channel Analysis
• Neural Networks
• Neuromorphic Hardware
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Matthias Probst is a Researcher at the Department of Information Security, Technical University of Munich (TUM), specializing in hardware security and neural network implementations. His work bridges cryptographic engineering with emerging computing paradigms, focusing on vulnerabilities in neuromorphic hardware and side-channel analysis of neural networks. Research Focus: Probst investigates Side-Channel Analysis techniques against neuromorphic systems, particularly Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) and Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs). His recent publications reveal expertise in Hardware security countermeasures (DOMREP series) Fault injection methodologies (Switch-Glitch) Secure neural network acceleration Quantum-resistant hardware implementations His work demonstrates how timing and electromagnetic emanations can extract secrets from emerging hardware architectures. Publication Trends: Analyzing Probst's 2019-2025 publications shows increasing focus on neural network security (60% of recent work), with growing emphasis on neuromorphic hardware (40% since 2022). His research uniquely combines traditional side-channel analysis with next-generation computing architectures, revealing critical vulnerabilities in spiking neuron implementations and PUF-based security primitives. Key themes include timing-based attacks on loop PUFs, electromagnetic fault injection sweet spots, and masked neural network accelerators. Collaboration Network: Probst consistently collaborates with TUM's Chair of Information Security team led by Prof. Georg Sigl, particularly with Manuel Brosch and Michael Gruber. His 2024 EMDRIVE Architecture paper involves cross-institutional work spanning embedded diagnostics to edge computing.