Thomas Prantl

Thomas Prantl is affiliated with the Chair of Computer Science II (Software Engineering) at the University of Würzburg, located in Würzburg, Germany. He contributes to both research and teaching within the Department of Computer Science, focusing on cybersecurity, homomorphic encryption, IoT security, and machine learning applications. His work integrates technical innovation with educational methodologies, such as designing lectures on advanced cryptographic techniques.

Research Interests: His primary research areas include homomorphic encryption schemes, secure group communication, performance evaluation of cryptographic systems, and applying machine learning to remote sensing and medical data. He actively explores interdisciplinary topics like blockchain technology and IoT security challenges.

Teaching and Mentorship: Prantl coordinates exercises for the bachelor’s course 'Softwaretechnik' and supervises students in software engineering projects (Softwarepraktikum). He also contributes to curriculum development through seminar topic provision and student mentorship.

Recent Contributions: Key publications in 2025 focus on homomorphic encryption pedagogy, privacy-preserving CNN applications in medicine, and CKKS cryptosystem optimizations. Earlier work (2024) addressed earth observation product evaluation using CNNs and security analysis of attribute-based encryption schemes.

Professional Engagement: He has served as Web Chair for ACM/SPEC ICPE 2022, PC member for Cyber Resilience and Antifragility (CyRA) 2021, and Publicity Chair for Self-Aware Computing (SEAC) 2020. His academic qualifications include a Master of Computer Science and teaching certification in Physics/Computer Science.