Andreas Hülsing

Andreas Hülsing is an Associate Professor leading the Applied and Provable Security (APS) group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on post-quantum cryptography, encompassing theoretical models of quantum attacks, formal security arguments, and applied areas like side-channel attacks and hash-based signature schemes. He holds a PhD from TU Darmstadt and has held roles as assistant professor, postdoctoral researcher, and research fellow at institutions including TU Darmstadt, TU/e, and Fraunhofer SIT.

Education: PhD in Cryptography and Computer Algebra (TU Darmstadt, 2013), Diploma in Computer Science (TU Darmstadt, 2008).

Research Interests: Post-quantum cryptographic protocols, hash-based signatures (e.g., SPHINCS+, XMSS), security proofs, quantum-resistant algorithms, and cryptographic standardization. Current projects include the NWO Vidi grant for post-quantum theory and collaboration with SandboxAQ on high-assurance cryptographic software.

Grants & Awards: NWO Vidi Grant (2019) supporting his research on post-quantum cryptography fundamentals.

Advising: Mentors PhD students including Silvia Ritsch and Fiona Weber, with past advisees like Leon Groot Bruinderink (PhD 2019). Supervises postdocs such as Kathrin Hövelmanns, now an APS group assistant professor.

Professional Service: Co-Editor-in-Chief of IACR Communications, program committee roles for major conferences (e.g., SAC, PQCrypto), and organizer of events like the PQC Spring School and QUIQUES workshop.

Teams & Labs: Leads TU/e's APS group and collaborates with Coding Theory and Cryptology groups, contributing to initiatives like the Formosa project for cryptographic software validation.