Nathan L. Chenette

Nathan L. Chenette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His expertise lies in the mathematical foundations of computer science, specializing in algorithms, discrete mathematics, and cryptography, with notable contributions to searchable encryption.

Academic Background:

• PhD in Algorithms, Combinatorics, & Optimization from Georgia Institute of Technology (2012)
• BS in Math & Computer Science from Harvey Mudd College (2007)

Research & Professional Activities: Dr. Chenette focuses on designing encryption schemes enabling efficient search on encrypted data. He has conducted federal government-related research on national security issues through summer roles at the National Security Agency (2009) and the Centers for Communications Research (2011, 2013, 2016). His teaching interests include cryptography, algorithms, theoretical computer science, and combinatorics.

Consulting & Grants: Engages in industrial/consulting work with defense-related institutions, reflecting his focus on applied cryptography and national security.