Rishab Goyal

Rishab Goyal is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. His research spans Cryptography, Computer Security, and Theoretical Computer Science, with a focus on post-quantum cryptography, lattice-based systems, and the policy implications of advanced cryptography.

• Research interests include secure systems with advanced capabilities and cryptographic proof systems.
• Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in cryptography and theoretical computer science.

His work on functional encryption, traitor tracing, and obfuscation has been published in top venues like CRYPTO, STOC, and FOCS. He has served on program committees for EUROCRYPT, TCC, PKC, FOCS, and ASIACRYPT.

• Scientific Awards: Invited to STOC 2018 special issue in SIAM Journal on Computing.

Rishab collaborates with PhD students including Jiaqi Cheng, Abtin Afshar, and Saikumar Yadugiri, and hosts visiting researchers from institutions like GMU and IIT Madras.