Quan Quan Tan

Quan Quan Tan is a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, specializing in symmetric-key cryptanalysis and automation tools. He previously served as a Cybersecurity Engineer at CSIT, Singapore for nearly two years.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences from NTU (2023) under Prof. Thomas Peyrin. Thesis: "Cryptanalysis of Lightweight Symmetric-Key Cryptographic Algorithms"
• M.Sc. in Mathematical Sciences from NTU, with research on optimization techniques for block cipher hardware implementations
• B.Sc. in Mathematical Sciences from NTU

Dr. Tan's research focuses on automation in cryptographic design and analysis, emphasizing secure symmetric-key primitives and advanced cryptanalysis tools. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical security engineering through algorithm development and vulnerability assessment.

Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in symmetric-key cryptanalysis, including innovative meet-in-the-middle attacks, differential cryptanalysis frameworks, and automated verification systems. His contributions span attack methodologies (e.g., higher-order differential-linear techniques), tool development (Trail-Estimator), and novel cipher design (uKNIT-BC), demonstrating consistent advancement in lightweight and low-latency cryptographic systems.