جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Benedikt Bünzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Cryptography
• Blockchain Technology
• Consensus Algorithms
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Benedikt Bünz is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. He is also a co-founder and chief scientist of Espresso Systems, where he applies his research expertise to real-world blockchain solutions. His academic work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical blockchain implementations, focusing on enhancing privacy, security, and usability of decentralized systems. Dr. Bünz's research centers around applied cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and game theory as they relate to cryptocurrencies. His work spans zero-knowledge proofs, verifiable delay functions, secure multi-party computation, and privacy-preserving protocols. He has made significant contributions to Bulletproofs, a zero-knowledge proof system deployed on blockchains like Monero, and pioneered research in verifiable delay functions which are now part of Ethereum 2.0's design. His recent work focuses on recursive proof systems, accumulation schemes, and efficient verification techniques for blockchain scalability. His publication record shows a consistent progression from foundational cryptographic primitives to practical blockchain implementations. Recent work demonstrates increasing sophistication in recursive proof systems (ProtoStar, HyperPlonk), novel accumulation techniques (ARC, DewTwo), and foundational work on randomness generation (VDFs). His research consistently bridges theoretical cryptography with real-world blockchain applications, resulting in protocols that are both theoretically sound and practically implementable across multiple blockchain platforms. Dr. Bünz actively contributes to the academic community through teaching and mentorship. He teaches courses on cryptography of blockchains and computer security at NYU, providing students with hands-on experience in blockchain security and cryptographic protocols. His industry engagement through Espresso Systems demonstrates his commitment to translating academic research into practical solutions for the blockchain ecosystem.

• Quantum Foundations
• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Information
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Damián Pitalúa-García is a Researcher at the Centre for Quantum Information and Foundations within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. His work bridges quantum foundations, cryptography, and information theory, focusing on spacetime-quantum interplay. Current research spans foundational quantum problems involving spacetime, relativistic cryptography, and experimental imperfections in secure protocols. His 15 most recent publications address topics like oblivious transfer, quantum tokens, and spacetime-constrained communication. Scientific awards include granted patents for spacetime-constrained oblivious transfer (US 10715319B2, 2020; EP 3777008 B1, 2023). He contributes to lecture courses including Part II Quantum Information and Computation and Part III Quantum Information, Foundations and Gravity .

Hemanta K. Majiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cryptography
• Information Theory
• Secure Computation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hemanta K. Maji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Science. He joined Purdue in 2015 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023. His research focuses on cryptography, information theory, secure computation, and quantum computing, with a particular emphasis on leakage-resilient secret sharing, secure multiparty computation, and cryptographic protocol design. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2011), B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur (2004). Postdoctoral research included positions at UCLA’s Center for Encrypted Functionalities (2013–2015) and as a Computing Innovation Fellow (2011–2013). Research interests span theoretical cryptography, including secure computation, information-theoretic cryptography, and algorithmic aspects of privacy-preserving techniques. He has received grants from NSF, IARPA, MITRE, and the Ross–Lynn Research Scholar Grant. His work has led to advancements in leakage-resilient schemes, non-malleable codes, and cryptographic complexity analysis. Key contributions include leakage-resilient Shamir’s secret sharing, secure non-interactive simulation, and geometric approaches to secure two-party computation. His articles address foundational questions in cryptographic protocol design, emphasizing practical applications such as low-latency MPC and collusion-resistant secret sharing. Awards include the 2019 Excellence in Research at Purdue Award and the 2004 Best B.Tech. Project Award from IIT Kanpur. He mentors Ph.D. and master’s students, including Mingyuan Wang, Hai H. Nguyen, and Hamidreza Amini Khorasgani. Teaching includes courses on cryptography, theoretical computer science, and mathematical toolkits for computer science. Labs/Teams: Leads research in secure computation and cryptography, collaborating with institutions like UCLA and MITRE. Active in organizing workshops and guest lectures on cryptographic complexity and information theory.

Esther Hänggiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Quantum Cryptography
• Information Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Esther Hänggi is a Professor and Co-Head of the Applied Cyber Security Research Lab at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), within the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology. She holds a Dr. sc. ETH Zurich in quantum information and cryptography and a MSc in Physics from EPF Lausanne. Her research focuses on cyber security, quantum cryptography, and quantum computing, with emphasis on practical applications like quantum-safe cryptography and post-quantum algorithms. She has led projects such as the Quantum-safe Hardware Security Module and contributed to initiatives like the IFZ FinTech. Her work bridges theoretical advancements and real-world implementations, including privacy amplification libraries and quantum key distribution systems. Notable awards include the ETH Medal for her doctoral thesis. She actively collaborates with institutions like the Swiss Quantum Initiative and the European Cyber Security Organisation, promoting quantum resilience in security systems.

Anna Pappaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Communication
• Secure Multi-Party Computation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Pappa is an Emmy Noether Group Leader at the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department of Technical University Berlin, leading the Quantum Communication and Cryptography group funded by DFG since 2020. Previously, she held Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships at the Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems (Freie Universität Berlin) and University College London (UCL). Her research focuses on quantum protocols with provable security in realistic environments, quantum communication, cryptography, and secure multi-party computation. She has a PhD from Télécom Paristech and Paris Diderot, and earlier degrees from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Key achievements include experimental plug-and-play quantum coin flipping, quantum network routing algorithms, and entanglement verification techniques resistant to dishonest participants. She has received notable awards such as the Emmy Noether Fellowship (DFG) and Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Pappa’s work bridges theoretical quantum computing with practical implementations, emphasizing security in quantum systems. Her academic career includes postdoctoral roles at the University of Edinburgh and UCL, alongside software engineering experience at Nokia-Siemens Networks. She has organized seminars on cryptography and quantum computing, and her teaching spans programming languages and cryptography courses at NTUA. Pappa actively participates in conferences like QPL, QCRYPT, and AQIS, contributing to both theoretical advancements and experimental validations in quantum information science.

Carl A. Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Quantum Information Processing
• Quantum Cryptography
• Theoretical Computer Science
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Carl A. Miller is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and a mathematician at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He co-directs the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) and holds affiliate faculty status in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computation (AMSC) at UMD. His research focuses on quantum information processing, particularly quantum cryptography, where he explores the intersection of mathematics and theoretical computer science. Contact: (301) 405-7367 | 3100K Atlantic Building, UMD Research: Quantum cryptography, quantum interactive proofs, quantum advantage, computational complexity, and mathematical foundations of quantum protocols Activities: Program Chair for QCRYPT 2021, committee member for multiple quantum computing conferences, Scientific Lead for the MathQuantum RTG at UMD His recent work includes analyzing quantum advantage in lattice-based systems and security proofs for post-quantum cryptographic protocols. He has also contributed to understanding undecidability in quantum correlations and experimental randomness generation. Carl Miller's scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He has advised several graduate researchers, including Honghao Fu and Daochen Wang, who now hold academic positions at Concordia University and the University of British Columbia, respectively. He organizes reading groups on quantum interactive proofs and cryptography and is involved in collaborative projects like the NIST Postquantum Cryptography Project.

Ashwin Nayakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Information
• Quantum Computation
• Algorithms
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Ashwin Nayak is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, affiliated with the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). He holds a B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur (1995) and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1999). Before joining Waterloo in 2002, he held postdoctoral positions at DIMACS, AT&T Labs, and Caltech. He was also an associate faculty member at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics from 2003 to 2011. His research focuses on quantum information and computation, including quantum algorithms, complexity theory, and communication protocols. He has made significant contributions to topics such as quantum walks, quantum error correction, and the theory of quantum communication complexity. His work bridges foundational aspects of quantum mechanics with computational challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections to theoretical computer science. Nayak has advised numerous graduate students and has taught courses ranging from introductory optimization to advanced quantum information theory. His current supervision includes Ph.D. student Pulkit Sinha and M.Math. student Nicholas Allen. Past students have pursued careers in academia and industry, contributing to fields like quantum algorithms and cryptography. He is actively involved in academic activities, including organizing lectures and conferences on quantum information. His lab at IQC collaborates on cutting-edge projects in quantum computing and information theory.

• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Nanophysics
• Quantum Information
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mathieu Bozzio is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Physics , specializing in Quantum Optics , Quantum Nanophysics , and Quantum Information . His work focuses on advancing quantum technologies through experimental and theoretical studies. Research interests include: Quantum cryptography protocols and their security Quantum dot-based systems for secure communication Photonic implementations of quantum protocols Integration of quantum memory with cryptographic applications Recent publications highlight his contributions to photon number coherence, quantum weak coin flipping, and quantum-digital payment systems. Bozzio actively participates in academic events such as the QSNP Industry Hub Day and delivers talks on quantum cryptography applications. His research leverages phonon interactions, beam splitters, and quantum communication networks to enhance cryptographic security and develop novel quantum protocols. Collaborations span quantum dot systems, optical devices, and theoretical frameworks for secure information exchange.

Iftach Haitnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Computational Complexity
• Secure Computation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Iftach Haitner is a Professor at Tel Aviv University's School of Computer Science, currently on leave while serving as Principal Researcher at the Stellar Development Foundation. His primary academic affiliation remains with Tel Aviv University where he maintains an active research group and supervises multiple PhD students. His educational background includes a PhD (2008) and Master's degree from the Weizmann Institute of Science under Omer Reingold and Oded Goldreich respectively, and undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Computer Science at Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on Cryptography and Computational Complexity , with significant contributions to coin-flipping protocols, one-way functions, differential privacy, and secure computation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on foundational cryptographic problems. His work demonstrates strong emphasis on computational entropy concepts (inaccessible entropy, next-block pseudoentropy), protocol security against adaptive adversaries, and tight complexity bounds for cryptographic primitives. The publications span top venues including STOC, FOCS, Crypto, and Eurocrypt, showing sustained high-impact research output. The Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research (2018) Tel Aviv University Rector's Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2017, 2018) SIAM Outstanding Paper Prize (2011) Intel Israel award for outstanding PhD students (2008) Multiple best paper awards (CRYPTO 2006, ICALP 2006) Haitner has advised numerous PhD students including Noam Mazor, Jad Silbak, and Eliad Tsfadia. His research has been supported by multiple Israel Science Foundation grants (2011-2023), an ERC Starting Grant (2015-2020), and Blavatnik ICRC grants. He also maintains industry connections through roles at Coinbase (2022-2024) and previous consulting positions at Unbound Security and Team8. His professional service includes editorial work for SIAM Journal on Computing and program committee memberships for major cryptography conferences including Crypto, Eurocrypt, and TCC. He co-organizes the Greater Tel Aviv Area Cryptography Seminar and other specialized workshops.

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Cryptography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ulysse Chabaud is a permanent researcher at École Normale Supérieure de Paris, affiliated with the QAT team at INRIA. He coordinates the EIC Pathfinder Challenge project Veriqub and serves as an editor for the open journal Quantum . Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) and the Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale (IRIF) in Paris. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2020), Sorbonne Université His research focuses on quantum information theory, particularly quantum computing, cryptography, and communication within continuous-variable systems. He investigates the interplay between non-Gaussian states and quantum advantages, aiming to establish foundational insights into quantum resources and their verification. The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in bosonic quantum computing, Wigner negativity, quantum verification protocols, and applications in cryptography. These works span theoretical frameworks (e.g., holomorphic representations, non-Gaussian hierarchies) and experimental implementations (e.g., photonic states, linear optics). Chabaud’s contributions also extend to quantum certification and benchmarking, addressing challenges in validating quantum devices without fault-tolerant mechanisms. He employs tools from quantum optics and mathematical physics, such as stellar formalism and phase-space methods, to delineate boundaries between classical and quantum computation.

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Cryptography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ulysse Chabaud is an INRIA permanent researcher affiliated with École Normale Supérieure de Paris in the QAT team. He coordinates the EIC Pathfinder Challenge project Veriqub, focusing on efficient verification of quantum computing architectures with bosons, and serves as an editor for Quantum , an open journal for quantum science. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral scholar position at Caltech's Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) and Sorbonne Université PhD (2020) in computer science with a thesis on continuous-variable quantum advantages in quantum optics. PhD in Computer Science, Sorbonne Université (2020) IQIM Postdoctoral Fellowship, Caltech (2020-2022) Postdoctoral scholar, Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale (IRIF), Paris Chabaud's research explores fundamental questions in quantum information theory, including the origins of quantum advantage and verification of quantum devices. He specializes in continuous-variable quantum computation, non-Gaussian states, and their roles in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. His work bridges discrete and continuous-variable quantum paradigms through holomorphic representations and resource theories. His publications span quantum verification, non-Gaussian state engineering, and foundational connections between contextuality and Wigner negativity. These works appear in journals like Physical Review Letters , Quantum , and Nature Communications , with a focus on bosonic quantum advantage and practical quantum certification. Three Physicists Prize IQIM Postdoctoral Fellowship Chabaud contributes to quantum verification protocols and serves as a coordinator for the Veriqub project under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Challenge. He is also involved in theoretical developments for continuous-variable quantum computing and editorial work for open-access quantum science journals. He works within the QAT team at INRIA, which specializes in quantum algorithms and technologies, and collaborates with institutions including Caltech, Sorbonne Université, and the Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale (IRIF) in Paris.

Jérémie Rolandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Walks
• Adiabatic Quantum Computation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jérémie Roland is a Professor at the School of Engineering, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), since October 2011. He is affiliated with the Quantum Information and Communication (QuIC) research group and has held positions at NEC Laboratories America, University of California, Berkeley, and FNRS (Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research). Education: Engineering in Physics (ULB & Ecole Centrale de Lille, 1999), Advanced Studies in Theoretical Physics (ULB, 2000) Research interests focus on quantum algorithms, particularly continuous-time quantum walks, adiabatic quantum computation, and quantum communication complexity. His work explores optimal spatial search algorithms, Hamiltonian simulation, and cryptographic protocols. Scientific awards include the Best of 2016 award for contributions to information theory and a BELSPO Return Grant in 2011. He has collaborated extensively with institutions in France, Canada, and the USA. Teaching roles include Quantum Information and Computation (INFO-H-514), Information and Complexity Theory (INFO-H-422), and mathematics courses like Analyse II (MATH-H-2000). His research is supported by grants including the BELSPO Return Grant.

• Cryptography
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Secure Multiparty Computation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Iftach Haitner is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research spans theoretical computer science and cryptography, with a focus on foundational aspects of secure computation and cryptographic primitives. Haitner's primary research interests include Cryptography , Theoretical Computer Science , Secure Multiparty Computation , Coin Flipping Protocols , One-Way Functions , and Differential Privacy . His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in the areas of secure computation and cryptographic protocol design. He has made significant contributions to understanding the complexity of fair coin flipping protocols and their relationship to fundamental cryptographic primitives. Analysis of Haitner's recent publications reveals a strong focus on foundational cryptography with particular emphasis on oblivious transfer protocols, verifiable random functions, differential privacy, and secure multiparty computation. His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of advancing theoretical understanding while maintaining practical relevance, often establishing tight bounds and optimal constructions. A notable trend in his recent work involves the interplay between differential privacy and cryptographic primitives, as well as continued exploration of the fundamental limits of secure computation. Haitner has mentored numerous researchers who have become prominent in the field, including Noam Mazor, Jad Silbak, and Eliad Tsfadia. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and has been supported by significant research funding, though specific grant details are not provided in the available information.

• Convex Analysis
• Variational Calculus
• Quantum Information Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephan Weis is a Research Fellow in the ROBOPROX project at the Department of Control Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague. He collaborates with prominent researchers including Didier Henrion, Milan Korda, and Martin Kružík in the fields of convex analysis and variational calculus. Dr. Weis completed his academic training with a Doctoral Thesis titled Exponential Families with Incompatible Statistics and Their Entropy Distance from Erlangen, Germany in 2010, preceded by a Diploma Thesis Invariants for the Ideal Boundary of a Tree and a Master Thesis Dynamics on Graphs both from 2004. His research spans multiple interconnected domains with a primary focus on the mathematical foundations of quantum information theory. He has made significant contributions to understanding convex structures in quantum state spaces, numerical ranges of operators, and maximum-entropy principles. His work demonstrates deep connections between pure mathematics (particularly convex geometry and operator theory) and quantum information applications. Analysis of his publication timeline reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on the geometry of quantum states, with recent work (2023-2025) extending into matrix systems, face lattices of density matrices, and open mappings in operator algebras. His publications appear in high-impact journals including Advances in Operator Theory, Journal of Convex Analysis, SIAM Journal on Applied Algebra and Geometry, and Journal of Mathematical Physics. Dr. Weis has presented his research at numerous international conferences including IWOTA (International Workshop on Operator Theory and Applications), STOC (ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing), and specialized workshops on numerical ranges and quantum information theory across Europe and beyond. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and research groups, with recent projects focusing on quantum coin flipping protocols, convex analysis applications to quantum states, and geometric approaches to quantum information problems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges mathematics, physics, and theoretical computer science.

Gilles Brassardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Teleportation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gilles Brassard is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research , Université de Montréal. His research spans the interdisciplinary field of Quantum Information Science , integrating computer science and quantum theory. PhD in Theoretical Computer Science, Cornell University MSc in Computer Science, Université de Montréal Brassard's research interests include: Quantum Cryptography Quantum Teleportation Quantum Entanglement Simulation Quantum Algorithms Local-Realistic Interpretations Quantum Communication Complexity The articles reflect his expertise in quantum information, with recent trends focusing on: Quantum key distribution in adversarial settings Classical simulation of quantum phenomena Quantum-enhanced cryptographic protocols Nonlocality and foundational quantum theory Privacy-preserving systems Experimental quantum implementations Scientific accolades include: Micius Quantum Prize (2019) Wolf Prize in Physics (2018) Officier, Ordre national du Québec (2017) Officer, Order of Canada (2014) Fellow of the Royal Society (2013) Killam Prize (2011) Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal (2009) Brassard has supervised numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom hold prominent positions globally, and his work has been commercialized in quantum cryptography.