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Dr. Man Ho Allen Au is an honorary professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hong Kong (HKU), with a career spanning cutting-edge research in applied cryptography, information security, and blockchain technology. His work bridges theoretical innovation and industrial applications.
- BEng, MPhil from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2003, 2005)
- PhD from University of Wollongong (2009)
A former associate professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Dr. Au’s research drives advancements in blockchain technology, applied cryptography, and privacy-preserving techniques, with deployments in Hyperledger Fabric and discussions by privacy-focused currencies like Monero.
His publications in top venues (CRYPTO, IEEE S&P, CCS) focus on lattice-based cryptography, secure protocols, and privacy-enhancing technologies. These works have attracted over 25 million HKD in grants, including RGC GRF and ITF projects.
- 2021: New Frontiers of Lattice-Based Cryptography (RGC GRF), Secure Computation over Encrypted Data (ITF Seed), Blockchain Platform for Data Sharing (ITF Platform)
- 2020: Practical Post-Quantum Zero-Knowledge Proofs (RGC GRF), NSFC project on quantum-resistant schemes
- 2019–2017: Blockchain for logistics, anti-counterfeit systems, and post-quantum signature constructions
Awarded the 2009 PET runner-up for privacy research, Dr. Au contributes to standards via ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 working group and the Hong Kong Blockchain Society.
