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Erica Blum is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Reed College, affiliated with the Computer Science Department within the Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on cybersecurity and cryptography, particularly in designing provably secure systems for scenarios involving faulty devices. Key areas include multiparty computation and Byzantine consensus protocols.
Blum holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Haverford College and a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Maryland. Her work emphasizes theoretical foundations with practical applications in distributed systems security.
Her recent publications (2019–2023) explore consensus protocols under dynamic network conditions, blockchain security (e.g., Algorand analysis), and hybrid asynchronous/synchronous systems. Notable contributions include the Tardigrade atomic broadcast protocol and analyses of HashGraph and Proof-of-Stake mechanisms.
While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her research demonstrates sustained engagement with foundational challenges in distributed computing security.
