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Andrea Coladangeloمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Computation
• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Learning Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Coladangelo is an Assistant Professor at the Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering , University of Washington , co-leading the Quantum group and contributing to the Theory and Crypto groups. He coordinates the NSF-funded Quantum@UW REU program , fostering undergraduate research in quantum information. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley and the Simons Institute , advised by Umesh Vazirani , following a PhD in Computer Science at Caltech under Thomas Vidick . His academic journey began with a B.A. in Mathematics from Oxford and a Master in Mathematics from Cambridge . He co-founded qBraid , a platform for quantum computing education. Research Interests : Andrea explores the intersection of quantum computation and cryptography , focusing on foundational questions in entanglement , quantum correlations , and quantum learning theory . His work investigates quantum pseudorandomness , device-independent security , quantum algorithms , and quantum copy-protection , often leveraging computational assumptions to bridge quantum information theory with cryptographic applications. Scientific Awards : 2025 Google Research Scholar Program Award in Quantum Computing 2023 CSE Undergraduate Teaching Award for his course on quantum computation 2019 Best Student Paper Award at QIP Teaching & Outreach : Andrea designed and taught CSE 434: Intro to Quantum Computation (Spring 2023, 2024, 2025), CSE 534: Quantum Information and Computation (Autumn 2023), and CSE 599C: Quantum Learning Theory (Winter 2025). He also delivered lectures at the 22nd Bellairs Crypto Workshop (2024) and led a quantum programming tutorial using qBraid . Labs & Teams : As co-leader of the Quantum group at the Allen School, he collaborates with researchers in Theory and Crypto , advancing quantum computing through interdisciplinary projects and educational initiatives.

Nils Fleischhackerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cryptography
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nils Fleischhacker is an Assistant Professor for Cryptography at Ruhr University Bochum, where he leads the Theoretical Cryptography group within the Faculty of Computer Science. His research focuses on foundational aspects of cryptography with particular emphasis on zero-knowledge proofs, digital signatures, and secure computation. Prior to joining Ruhr University, he held postdoctoral positions at Johns Hopkins University and Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Fleischhacker received his PhD in Computer Science from Saarland University in February 2017, advised by Dominique Schröder. During his doctoral studies, he was a research intern at Microsoft Research with Chris Brzuska and a research visitor at the University of Maryland, College Park with Jonathan Katz and Dana Dachman-Soled. His research spans theoretical cryptography with significant contributions to zero-knowledge proofs, multi-signature schemes, property-preserving hash functions, and security proofs for cryptographic primitives. Fleischhacker's work often addresses fundamental questions about the limits and possibilities of cryptographic constructions, with particular attention to black-box separations and lower bounds. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on lattice-based cryptography and post-quantum secure protocols. Fleischhacker's publications over the past five years reveal a consistent research trajectory focused on improving the efficiency and security of cryptographic primitives, with particular emphasis on signature schemes, zero-knowledge protocols, and secure computation frameworks. His work frequently appears in top-tier cryptography venues including CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, and CCS. Dr. Fleischhacker actively mentors PhD students, with numerous successful graduations spanning from 2010 to 2024. His former PhD students include Önder Askin (2024), Floyd Zweydinger (2023), and Lars Schlieper (2022), among others. His research is supported through various academic channels and collaborations. He is affiliated with several prominent research organizations including the Horst Görtz Institute (HGI) for Information Security, the DFG Excellence Cluster CASA, the EU Marie Curie Network QSI, and the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). These affiliations provide a strong institutional framework for his theoretical cryptography research.

Ashley Montanaroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Computation
• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Information Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashley Montanaro is Professor of Quantum Computation in the School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol, and co-founder of the quantum software startup Phasecraft. He is a member of the Quantum Information Theory research group at Bristol. His research focuses on the theory of quantum computing, with particular interest in quantum algorithms, computational complexity, quantum query and communication complexity, and classical algorithms. His work spans both theoretical foundations and practical applications of quantum computing. Montanaro's research output shows significant trends toward quantum algorithms for optimization problems, quantum computational supremacy, and bridging theoretical advances with practical implementation challenges. His publications span foundational quantum information theory to applied quantum algorithms, demonstrating a versatile research program that connects computer science with quantum physics. Among his professional activities, Montanaro served on the QIP steering committee (2016-2018) and was an editor for the Quantum journal until 2019. He has been active in conference organization, serving on program committees for ITCS 2018, AQIS 2017 and 2015, QIP 2015, and TQC 2014 and 2013, reflecting his standing in the quantum computing research community. He has supervised numerous PhD students including Josh Blake, Jorja Kirk, Sheila Perez Garcia, Sami Boulebnane, Jan Lukas Bosse, Lana Mineh, Joao F. Doriguello, Chris Cade, Sam Pallister, and Stephen Piddock. His teaching includes Quantum Computation (MATHM0023) which he has taught since 2014 and Advanced Quantum Information Theory which he taught in 2015 and 2016. As co-founder of Phasecraft, Montanaro is actively translating theoretical quantum computing advances into practical software solutions, positioning him at the intersection of academic research and quantum technology commercialization.

Andrew Childsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Information Processing
• Quantum Simulation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Andrew Childs is a Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). He serves as Director of the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) and is a Fellow at the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS). His research focuses on quantum algorithms for simulating physical systems, algebraic problems, and quantum walk protocols, with applications in quantum computing and computational complexity. University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation Childs' research spans quantum simulation, quantum Fourier transform, phase estimation, and Hamiltonian dynamics. He has developed techniques to reduce quantum computational resources for simulating quantum systems and explored limitations of quantum computers through hidden subgroup problems and non-unitary dynamics. His publications cover diverse areas including quantum walk optimization, Hamiltonian simulation methods, and applications to cryptography and condensed matter physics. Recent works address spatial search algorithms, product formulas for commutators, and quantum routing protocols. As an educator, Childs has taught courses on quantum algorithms and information processing at both the University of Maryland and University of Waterloo, with lecture notes and materials spanning multiple years. Contact: amchilds@umd.edu | Office: ATL 3359 | Affiliated with University of Maryland's quantum research institutes.

• Quantum-safe cryptography
• Lattice-Based Cryptography
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ron Steinfeld is an Associate Professor in the Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity at Monash University, Australia. He holds editorial roles in Designs Codes and Cryptography (since 2017) and has served on technical committees for top-tier conferences like ASIACRYPT, CRYPTO, and EUROCRYPT. His research focuses on quantum-safe cryptography, lattice-based cryptography, and blockchain security, with over 80 refereed publications and AUD$4M+ in research funding. Education: BSc Mathematics and Physics (Monash University, 1998) BE (Hons., First Class) Electrical and Computer Systems (Monash University, 2000) PhD Computer Science (Monash University, 2003) Research Interests: Design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms, quantum-safe protocols, lattice-based security foundations, and blockchain applications. His work underpins NIST standard algorithms like Kyber and Dilithium through structured lattice problem research. Recent Articles Trends: Focus on privacy-preserving blockchain protocols, post-quantum signature schemes, encrypted data search, and cryptographic applications in adversarial AI. Recent work includes fair Bitcoin watchtower schemes and genomic database privacy solutions. Awards: ASIACRYPT 2015 Best Paper Award Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD projects on quantum-safe cryptography and blockchain security. Leads initiatives like the AUD$4M ARC-funded Quantum Information Technology project. Collaborates with industry partners including CSIRO/Data61. Labs/Teams: Key contributor to Monash’s cybersecurity and cryptography research groups, involving interdisciplinary projects on materials discovery ( Æinstein initiative) and post-quantum blockchain security.

Herb Linمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Cybersecurity Policy
• Information Warfare
• Nuclear Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Herb Lin is the Hank J. Holland Fellow in Cyber Policy and Security at the Hoover Institution and Senior Research Scholar for Cyber Policy and Security at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), both at Stanford University. He also serves as Chief Scientist, Emeritus for the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board of the National Academies, where he worked from 1990 to 2014, and as Adjunct Senior Research Scholar and Senior Fellow in Cybersecurity at Columbia University's Saltzman Institute for War and Peace Studies. Dr. Lin received his doctorate in physics from MIT, providing him with a strong technical foundation that informs his policy work at the intersection of technology and national security. His academic background bridges the gap between deep technical understanding and policy application in the cybersecurity domain. Dr. Lin's research focuses on the policy dimensions of cybersecurity and cyberspace, with particular emphasis on offensive cyber operations as instruments of national policy, information warfare, and influence operations affecting national security. His work addresses critical challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and their implications for nuclear security, election integrity, and democratic processes. He has been instrumental in analyzing how cyber capabilities are transforming traditional security paradigms and how policy frameworks must adapt to these changes. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between cyber capabilities and national security strategy. Lin's work demonstrates increasing attention to the implications of artificial intelligence for warfare, the vulnerabilities created by quantum computing for current cryptographic systems, and the growing threat of cyber-enabled information warfare to democratic institutions. His research trajectory shows a progression from traditional cybersecurity issues toward the broader implications of digital technologies for national and international security. Member of Science and Security Board of Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Served on President Obama's Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity (2016) Regular congressional testimony on cybersecurity matters Contributor to Stanford Emerging Technology Review As a mentor and collaborator, Dr. Lin works extensively with policymakers, military officials, and technology experts to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable policy recommendations. His approach emphasizes practical solutions to emerging threats while recognizing the technical limitations and policy constraints that shape real-world security outcomes. Dr. Lin is associated with multiple research initiatives including Stanford's Center for International Security and Cooperation and the Stanford Emerging Technology Review, which aim to connect technological advances with policy considerations for national security decision-makers.

Stefano Tessaroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Theoretical Computer Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefano Tessaro is a Professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. He holds the Paul G. Allen Career Development Professorship. His research focuses on cryptography, theoretical computer science, and computer security, emphasizing practical applications of cryptographic techniques. He co-leads the cryptography group at UW with Andrea Coladangelo and Huijia Lin, and is part of the theory group. Education: PhD in Computer Science from ETH Zurich (2010) Postdoctoral researcher at MIT CSAIL (2010-2014) and UC San Diego (2014-2019) Joined UW in 2019 as faculty Research Interests: His work spans theoretical cryptography, privacy-preserving systems, cryptographic protocols, and security foundations. He explores practical applications of cryptography, including secure protocols, post-quantum cryptography, and efficient cryptographic constructions. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize threshold signatures, memory-tight security proofs, lattice-based cryptography, and privacy-preserving systems. Key themes include adaptive security, formal verification, and efficiency improvements in cryptographic protocols. Awards: NSF CAREER Award Sloan Research Fellowship Hellman Fellowship Research awards from Cisco, JP Morgan, and Microsoft Grants & Advising: His research has been supported by NSF grants and industry partnerships. He advises students in cryptographic theory and applications, though no specific student names are listed in the provided text. Labs & Teams: Co-leads the UW cryptography group, collaborating on projects like LERNA (secure aggregation) and Twinkle (threshold signatures). Engages with interdisciplinary teams in theoretical computer science and security.

• Network Security
• Cryptographic Protocols
• Industrial Control System Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Ernest Foo is a distinguished academic at Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology, specializing in cybersecurity with a focus on industrial control systems and cryptographic protocols. With over 15 years of experience in computer networking, he has established himself as a leading expert in SCADA security and smart grid cybersecurity. His research has significant practical applications in critical infrastructure protection, and he has developed hands-on security training programs that have trained professionals from major Australian utilities and government agencies. Professor Foo's educational background includes: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering from University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy from Queensland University of Technology Professor Foo's research interests center around secure cryptographic protocols with specific applications in industrial control system security and cyber physical systems. His work spans SCADA security, smart grid protection, wireless sensor network security, and post-quantum cryptography. He has made significant contributions to understanding vulnerabilities in industrial protocols like Modbus and DNP3, and has pioneered the application of process mining and data mining techniques for attack detection in critical infrastructure systems. His research bridges theoretical security concepts with practical implementations in real-world industrial environments. Professor Foo's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated security frameworks for critical infrastructure. His work shows a progression from foundational SCADA security research to advanced applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and formal methods in cybersecurity. A notable trend is the integration of zero trust principles with industrial control systems, alongside growing emphasis on post-quantum cryptographic solutions. His publications span high-impact journals and conferences in cybersecurity, with increasing focus on anomaly detection in cyber-physical systems and the application of graph-based machine learning techniques to network security challenges. Professor Foo's notable scientific achievements include: Best paper award at the 2nd International Cyber Resilience Conference for "Gap analysis of Intrusion Detection in Smart Grids" Professor Foo has secured significant research funding including an ARC Linkage grant with Powerlink Queensland focused on cyber security for electricity sub-stations. He currently leads multiple research projects including Westpac Micro-Credentials in Financial Crime Investigation, Digital Banking Micro-credentials with ANZ, and research on quantum-safe cryptography. As a dedicated educator, he serves as Program Director for multiple cybersecurity programs including the Master of Cyber Security, and has supervised numerous doctoral and masters students. His Cyber Security: Industrial Control System course, conducted annually from 2013-2018, featured innovative hands-on training with real-world participants from major Australian utilities. Professor Foo has been instrumental in establishing the SCADA security research laboratory with multiple vendor system miniatures running industrial PLCs. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical implementations, making significant contributions to the security of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure worldwide.

Zhenman Fangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Customizable Computing
• Heterogeneous Computing
• FPGA Acceleration
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhenman Fang is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering Science , Simon Fraser University (SFU) , where he founded and directs the HiAccel Lab . He also holds an associate membership in the School of Computing Science at SFU. His research focuses on customizable computing with software-defined hardware acceleration , addressing performance, energy-efficiency, and reliability in post-Moore’s law computing across domains like machine learning , big data analytics , quantum chemistry , and precision medicine . Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Fudan University (2014), with a visit to University of Minnesota during his studies. Postdoctoral Work: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2014-2017). Industry Experience: Staff Software Engineer at Xilinx (2017-2019). Dr. Fang’s research spans the entire computing stack , including application characterization , accelerator-rich architecture design , and programming/tool support . He has developed frameworks like HiSpMV , SyncNN , and SQL2FPGA , emphasizing FPGA acceleration for vision transformers , quantum chemistry , and spiking neural networks . His work has been recognized with 3 best paper awards (FPL 2024, TCAD 2019, MEMSYS 2017) and 3 best paper nominees (FCCM 2025, HPCA 2017, ISPASS 2018). Recent publications highlight trends in low-precision machine learning ( ShiftQuant , ESRU ), quantum chemistry acceleration ( SERI ), and vision transformer optimization ( Quasar-ViT ). His HiAccel Lab actively mentors PhD and MASc students , with notable graduates like Alec Lu (PhD 2024, now at Meta) and Philip Stachura (MASc, now with BC Graduate Scholarship). Scientific Awards: Inaugural SFU Research Excellence Award - Horizon Award (2025) FPL 2024 Stamatis Vassiliadis Best Paper NSERC Alliance Award (2020) CFI JELF Award (2019) Xilinx University Program Award (2019) IEEE Senior Member (2023) Grants: NSERC Discovery Grant (2019) CFI JELF Funding (2019) Huawei and Xilinx sponsorships Dr. Fang leads open-source initiatives like SyncNN , PASTA , and SQL2FPGA , and serves as General Chair for ASAP 2025 and Program Co-Chair for RAW 2025 . His lab collaborates globally with institutions such as UCLA , Northeastern University , and Xidian University .

Ben Fischمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cryptography
• Distributed Systems
• Blockchain Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ben Fisch is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Yale University's School of Engineering & Applied Science. He is also the co-founder of Espresso Systems, a company focused on blockchain infrastructure. His research focuses on privacy and verifiability in decentralized systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with applications in digital finance and healthcare. Dr. Fisch received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his Ph.D. at Stanford University, where he worked with Dan Boneh in the applied cryptography research group. His educational background provided the foundation for his work at the intersection of cryptography, distributed systems, and economics. His research centers on leveraging cryptographic tools such as succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs), private information retrieval, and homomorphic encryption to address challenges in verifiable computation, verifiable storage, and verifiable fairness. He has made significant contributions to verifiable delay functions (VDFs) and proofs of replication, which have been adopted by major blockchain projects including Ethereum 2.0, Chia, and Filecoin. His work on Filecoin's Proofs of Replication has helped the network reach over 1.5 exabytes of storage capacity. His publication record shows a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated cryptographic protocols for blockchain applications, with recent work focusing on data availability for Bitcoin rollups, efficient folding schemes for pairing-based arguments, and privacy pools with proof-carrying disclosures. His research bridges theoretical cryptography with practical implementations that have real-world impact in decentralized systems. His notable recognition includes: Best Paper Finalist at ACM CCS 2017 for 'Iron: Functional Encryption using Intel SGX' Dr. Fisch's research has led to significant technology transfer, most notably with his work on Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs) sparking a multimillion dollar industry initiative through the VDF Alliance. His research on Proofs of Replication forms the basis of Filecoin's incentive layer and consensus protocol. His newer SNARK system Basefold is being used by several commercial products. He maintains active collaborations across academia and industry, with publications spanning top conferences in cryptography and security. As co-founder of Espresso Systems, Dr. Fisch leads a team developing next-generation blockchain infrastructure, particularly focusing on sequencing layers for rollups. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation, ensuring that theoretical advances in cryptography find real-world applications in decentralized systems.

Daniel Gottesmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Computing
• Algorithms and Theory
• Quantum Error Correction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Gottesman is the Brin Family Endowed Professor in Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), and the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Caltech (1997) and has held positions at institutions like the Perimeter Institute and Quantum Benchmark. His research focuses on quantum computing, quantum error correction, and fault-tolerant systems, with contributions to stabilizer codes and quantum teleportation-based gates. Education: Bachelor's in Physics, Harvard University (1992) Ph.D. in Physics, California Institute of Technology (1997) Research Interests: Quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures Quantum cryptography and secure communication protocols Quantum complexity theory and algorithm design Applications of stabilizer codes and topological quantum computing Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society CIFAR Senior Fellow in Quantum Information Science Three U.S. Patents (e.g., quantum key distribution systems) Advising & Grants: Supervised over 30 students/postdocs and served on numerous thesis committees. Active in securing funding for quantum research through endowed professorships and industry partnerships (e.g., Quantum Benchmark). Labs/Teams: Member of QuICS and UMIACS, collaborating on quantum hardware-software integration and error correction challenges.

Daniel Genkinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• System Security
• Cryptography
• Side-Channel Attacks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel Genkin is an Associate Professor at the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and School of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research spans system security, cryptography, side-channel attacks, hardware security, cryptanalysis, secure multiparty computation (MPC), verifiable computation, and SNARKs. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Technion - Israel's Institute of Technology and was awarded the 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship. His work focuses on microarchitectural vulnerabilities, including Rowhammer , Cache Timing , and Speculative Execution attacks. Notable contributions include co-discovering Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities. He has received multiple awards, including Distinguished Paper Awards , IEEE Micro Top Picks , and Black Hat Pwnie Awards . Publications highlight trends in Side-Channel Analysis , Hardware Exploitation , and Cryptographic Implementations . His email is genkin@gatech.edu , and he actively seeks students for research in security and cryptography.

Norbert Lutkenhausمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Communication
• Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
• Quantum Information Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Norbert Lütkenhaus is a Professor and Executive Director of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo, cross-appointed to the Department of Applied Mathematics. He holds affiliations with Perimeter Institute and the Centre for Applied Cryptographic Research. His research focuses on quantum communication theory, particularly quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum repeaters. He has pioneered methods to bridge abstract quantum protocols with practical optical implementations, emphasizing secure key rate calculations and overcoming quantum channel limitations. Education: PhD (2003) in Physics from University Erlangen-Nürnberg, MSc (1993) and BSc (1990) from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and RWTH Aachen, respectively. Awards include the 2015 American Physical Society Outstanding Referee Award and a 2009 University of Waterloo Excellence Award. Research interests span QKD protocols (e.g., decoy-state BB84, phase-error mitigation), quantum repeater architectures, and entanglement verification. He develops numerical tools for key rate analysis and addresses implementation security loopholes. His work includes theoretical frameworks for long-distance quantum communication and practical QKD system optimizations. Teaching includes courses on quantum information processing (PHYS 768/QIC 890) and mechanics (PHYS 115). He contributes to international standards via ETSI’s QKD-ISG and the QCrypt steering committee. His patents cover QKD system designs and phase-randomization techniques.

Amin Sakzadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Lattice-Based Cryptography
• Wireless Communications
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amin Sakzad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. His research focuses on lattice-based cryptography, wireless communications, and post-quantum security protocols. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Amirkabir University of Technology (2011) and has held academic roles at Carleton University and Monash since 2012. Dr. Sakzad’s expertise spans lattice coding theory, MIMO systems, and privacy-preserving technologies for genomic databases and blockchain applications. He leads multiple ARC-funded projects, including work on secure databases (SRDBMS) and post-quantum cryptographic primitives for FinTech and energy sectors. His research has been recognized through awards such as the FIT Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2021). Key collaborations include projects on blockchain security (CollinStar Lab), genomic data privacy, and energy market cybersecurity. His work addresses UN SDGs through contributions to quality education (SDG 4) and industry innovation (SDG 9). Recent publications highlight advancements in lattice-based cryptography (e.g., CRYSTALS-Kyber variants), privacy-preserving energy trading, and secure blockchain protocols like FPPW watchtower systems. His research bridges theoretical cryptography with practical implementations in embedded systems and 5G telecommunications. Grants: 16 active/completed projects including $1.2M in ARC funding Advising: Supervising PhD projects on lattice applications in post-quantum crypto and blockchain Labs: Core member of Monash’s Software Defined Telecommunications (SDT) Lab and CollinStar Lab

• Information Theory
• Cryptography
• Lattice Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cong Ling is a Professor of Information Theory and Cryptography at Imperial College London's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on lattice theory and its applications in coding, cryptography, quantum information, and number theory. Key affiliations include the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and the Engineering Secure Software Systems group. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his professional experience indicates advanced qualifications in electrical engineering and mathematics. Research interests span lattice-based cryptography, post-quantum security, algebraic coding theory, and quantum-resistant algorithms. His work bridges information theory and number theory, with contributions to MIMO systems, secure communication protocols, and cryptographic protocol design. Recent publications emphasize lattice reduction techniques, quantum algorithms for the shortest vector problem, and advancements in polar codes. Notable trends include exploration of non-commutative algebras for cryptography, Gaussian sampling optimizations, and hybrid quantum-classical approaches to hard integer problems. Over 50+ articles published since 2018 reflect his leadership in lattice-based research and quantum-safe technologies. Awards: None explicitly listed in the text. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisees mentioned; focus remains on collaborative research outputs. Labs/Teams: Associated with Imperial's Cyber Security Research groups and quantum engineering initiatives.