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Cong Ling is a Professor of Information Theory and Cryptography at Imperial College London's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on lattice theory and its applications in coding, cryptography, quantum information, and number theory. Key affiliations include the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and the Engineering Secure Software Systems group.
Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his professional experience indicates advanced qualifications in electrical engineering and mathematics. Research interests span lattice-based cryptography, post-quantum security, algebraic coding theory, and quantum-resistant algorithms. His work bridges information theory and number theory, with contributions to MIMO systems, secure communication protocols, and cryptographic protocol design.
Recent publications emphasize lattice reduction techniques, quantum algorithms for the shortest vector problem, and advancements in polar codes. Notable trends include exploration of non-commutative algebras for cryptography, Gaussian sampling optimizations, and hybrid quantum-classical approaches to hard integer problems. Over 50+ articles published since 2018 reflect his leadership in lattice-based research and quantum-safe technologies.
- Awards: None explicitly listed in the text.
- Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisees mentioned; focus remains on collaborative research outputs.
- Labs/Teams: Associated with Imperial's Cyber Security Research groups and quantum engineering initiatives.
