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Marshall Ball is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, with an emphasis on cryptography and computational complexity. He holds a PhD from Columbia University and has held postdoctoral and visiting positions at the University of Washington and the FACT Center at IDC Herzliya.
Ball's work spans foundational areas including non-malleable codes, secure computation, cryptographic protocols, and optical computing applications in blockchain. His contributions address critical challenges in privacy, security, and algorithmic efficiency. Notable projects include topology-hiding computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and experimental photonic computing for cryptocurrency.
Recent research trends highlight advancements in randomness extraction, secure aggregation protocols, and fine-grained computational complexity. His work often bridges theoretical insights with practical implementations, such as garbled circuits and photonic hardware solutions.
Ball has advised students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including collaborations with Yevgeniy Dodis on cryptographic topics. He serves on program committees for major conferences like CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, and TCC, reflecting his leadership in the field.
His academic journey includes a NSF/CRA Computing Innovation Fellowship and extensive collaborations across institutions. Current efforts prioritize mentoring underrepresented students and advancing interdisciplinary research in cryptography and computational theory.
