Carsten Baum

Carsten Baum is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark, working within the Cybersecurity Engineering Center for Quantum Technologies. His research focuses on cryptography, particularly post-quantum security, secure multi-party computation, and quantum-resistant protocols.

• Primary Affiliation: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Research Centers: Cybersecurity Engineering Center for Quantum Technologies

Research Interests: Carsten Baum specializes in cryptographic protocols, including zero-knowledge proofs, multi-signatures, and oblivious computation. His work addresses quantum computing threats to classical cryptography and develops resilient post-quantum solutions. Key areas include:

• Secure multi-party computation (MPC)
• Post-quantum key agreement
• Quantum computing's impact on cryptographic security
• Privacy-preserving technologies
• Hash function security analysis (e.g., SHA-3)
• Time-based cryptographic primitives

Advising and Projects: As a main or co-supervisor, Baum mentors multiple PhD candidates in post-quantum cryptography and secure protocols. His projects include proactive post-quantum cryptography, quantum key agreement, and long-term security frameworks, reflecting collaborations with institutions across Europe and Asia.

Recent Activities: Baum actively organizes and participates in Nordic cryptography workshops, including NordiCrypt Spring 2024 and 2023, fostering academic exchange in cryptographic research.