Michael Gruber

Michael Gruber is a researcher and teaching associate at the Lehrstuhl für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (Chair for Security in Information Technology) at Technische Universität München (TUM), under Prof. Georg Sigl. His role involves conducting advanced research in hardware security and teaching specialized courses in cryptographic implementations.

Research Focus: Gruber's work centers on fault attacks, side-channel attacks, and secure implementations of cryptographic systems, with applications in embedded security and cryptanalysis. He actively contributes to projects involving hardware reverse engineering, FPGA security, and post-quantum cryptography.

Teaching Contributions: He co-leads the SmartCard Laboratory and teaches Secure Implementation of Cryptographic Algorithms, providing hands-on experience in secure hardware design and vulnerability assessment.

Publications: Gruber has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers (2017–2024) in top-tier venues like HOST, FDTC, and ASPDAC, focusing on novel attack methodologies and countermeasures for secure hardware.

Collaborations: His work often involves collaboration with PhD students and industry partners, as evidenced by co-authored papers with researchers like Matthias Probst, Patrick Karl, and Georg Sigl.