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Vladimir Kolesnikov is a Professor and Senior Associate Chair at the Georgia Institute of Technology, jointly affiliated with the School of Computer Science and the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto (2006) and previously worked at Bell Labs. His research focuses on cryptography and secure computation, with a particular emphasis on practical and foundational aspects of two-party computation, garbled circuits, homomorphic encryption, and secure systems. He has contributed to projects like SCALES (Secure Computation with Ephemeral Servers) and has authored numerous papers and patents. His work also spans Smart Grid security, wireless authentication, and standards development (e.g., WiMAX). He serves as a PI on grants from IARPA and the Office of Naval Research, and his research bridges theory and practical applications in privacy-preserving technologies.
Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Toronto, 2006
Research Interests
Dr. Kolesnikov’s work revolves around advancing cryptographic techniques for secure computation, including optimizing garbled circuits, exploring zero-knowledge proofs, and developing frameworks for privacy-preserving systems. His interests also extend to key exchange protocols, biometric authentication, and secure network design. He emphasizes both theoretical underpinnings and practical implementations, often addressing scalability and real-world applicability.
Grants & Projects
- Principal Investigator (PI) on IARPA and ONR projects focused on cryptographic systems and secure computation
- Contributions to SCALES, a framework enabling secure computation with small clients and ephemeral servers
Labs & Teams
His research is conducted in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams at Georgia Tech, focusing on cryptographic implementations, secure hardware-software co-design, and privacy-preserving technologies.
