Kai-Min Chung

Kai-Min Chung is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute of Information Science (IIS), Academia Sinica, Taiwan. His research focuses on quantum cryptography, complexity theory, and pseudorandomness. Prior to this role, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University (supported by the Simons Foundation) and earned his Ph.D. in computer science from Harvard University under Salil Vadhan.

Education

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Harvard University (Advisor: Salil Vadhan)
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Cornell University

Research Interests

Chung's work bridges quantum computing and cryptography, addressing challenges in secure communication, post-quantum cryptography, and complexity-theoretic foundations. His contributions include groundbreaking results on quantum-resistant protocols, zero-knowledge proofs, and cryptographic primitives resilient to quantum adversaries. Recent research emphasizes the theoretical limits of quantum algorithms and their implications for cryptographic security.

Professional Activities

• Program Committee Chair: Asiacrypt 2024, ITC 2023
• Membership on committees for CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, STOC, FOCS, and others

Awards

• Best Student Paper Award at TCC 2010
• Distinguished Paper Award at PLDI 2023
• Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship

Teaching & Mentoring

Chung teaches advanced courses on modern cryptography and advises students in theoretical computer science. He actively recruits postdoctoral researchers and students to his lab, focusing on cutting-edge quantum and classical cryptographic systems.