Omkant Pandey

Omkant Pandey is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, affiliated with the National Security Institute. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on Cryptography, Security, and Privacy, with a particular emphasis on post-quantum cryptographic systems, secure computation protocols, and privacy-preserving technologies.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Research interests span theoretical and applied cryptography, including the design of secure multi-party computation protocols, non-malleable codes, and post-quantum cryptographic primitives. His work also addresses challenges in privacy-preserving data sharing and IoT security in enterprise environments.

His recent publications highlight advancements in post-quantum secure computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and cryptographic protocol design. Notable projects include grants such as the CAREER award for concurrent security against quantum adversaries and foundational work on black-box constructions in cryptography.

Advising and grants: He advises graduate students in cryptography and has secured grants focusing on post-quantum security and cryptographic protocol development. His work is supported by initiatives like the National Science Foundation’s SaTC and CAREER programs.

Labs/Teams: His affiliation with the National Security Institute reflects his contributions to applied security research and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.