Yan Huang

Yan Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Indiana University Bloomington, focusing on security and cryptography. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical systems, emphasizing cryptographic protocols with strong security guarantees for generic computation.

• University: Indiana University Bloomington
• School: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Computer Science
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

His research combines theoretical computer science, program analysis, artificial intelligence, and software engineering to address real-world security problems. Key areas include secure computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and privacy-preserving technologies.

Recent publications, such as Phecda (SP'25) and Dubhe (USENIX Security'23), highlight advancements in post-quantum cryptography, AES verification, and privacy-preserving deep packet inspection, reflecting his focus on scalable and practical cryptographic solutions.

He has advised notable students including Changchang Ding (PhD, Computer Science) and Ruiyu Zhu (PhD, now at Facebook), and served on program committees for top conferences like ACM CCS and CRYPTO.