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Nadia Heningerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Cryptanalysis
• Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nadia Heninger is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering department at the University of California, San Diego. Previously, she was an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2018. Her research focuses on mathematical and empirical cryptanalysis of public-key cryptographic systems, with significant contributions to identifying vulnerabilities in widely deployed cryptographic implementations. Her primary research interests include cryptography, cryptanalysis, and security, with particular emphasis on mathematical cryptanalysis aimed at real-world applications. Her work frequently employs lattice techniques, computational number theory, coding theory, and network measurement to uncover weaknesses in cryptographic systems. She has made notable contributions to understanding the security of RSA, Diffie-Hellman, and ECDSA implementations in practice. Heninger's research output shows a consistent focus on practical cryptanalysis, with recent work including the Blast-RADIUS vulnerability discovery, SSH key compromise via lattice techniques, and analyses of cryptographic implementations in blockchain systems like Bitcoin. Her publications span top security and cryptography venues including Crypto, Eurocrypt, Usenix Security, and CCS, often receiving best paper awards. Among her scientific achievements are an NSF CAREER award and multiple best paper awards from premier conferences including Crypto, PKC, CCS, and Usenix Security, as well as test of time awards from Crypto and Usenix Security. These accolades reflect the significant impact of her work on the field of cryptography and security. She advises several PhD students including Miro Haller, Laura Shea, Adam Suhl, and George Sullivan, and has a substantial list of notable alumni who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. Her research has been supported by various grants, including an Amazon Research Award for work on 'Bringing Modern Security Guarantees to End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Storage.'

• Cryptography
• Cryptanalysis
• Stream Ciphers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Willi Meier serves as a Lecturer for mathematics and cryptology at the Institute for Sensors and Electronics within the School of Engineering and Environment at FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland) in Windisch, Switzerland. With an extensive publication record spanning over three decades (1988-2025), he maintains an active research profile in cryptographic analysis. Dr. Meier's research primarily focuses on cryptanalysis of symmetric cryptographic primitives, with particular expertise in stream ciphers, block ciphers, and hash functions. His work frequently employs algebraic techniques, differential cryptanalysis, and mathematical modeling approaches to analyze cryptographic security. Recent research has centered on analyzing modern ciphers like Grain, Keccak, RIPEMD-160, and various lightweight cryptographic designs, often developing novel attack methodologies such as coefficient grouping and algebraic meet-in-the-middle approaches. His publication trends over the last five years show consistent high productivity in top-tier venues including CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, and IACR Transactions on Symmetric Cryptology. The research spans both theoretical advancements in cryptanalytic techniques and practical applications to real-world cryptographic standards. A significant portion of his recent work involves collaborations with international researchers, particularly Fukang Liu, Takanori Isobe, and Santanu Sarkar, reflecting his integration within the global cryptographic research community. Dr. Meier's work has practical implications for cryptographic standardization and implementation security, with analyses of protocols used in telecommunications (TETRA), lightweight IoT applications, and post-quantum cryptographic candidates. His research continues to contribute to the fundamental understanding of symmetric cryptographic primitives and their security margins.

Diego F. Aranhaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• Homomorphic Encryption
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Diego F. Aranha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University . His research focuses on cryptographic systems, cybersecurity, and privacy-preserving technologies with applications in voting systems, post-quantum cryptography, and secure computation. He has contributed extensively to homomorphic encryption, secure multiparty computation (MPC), and cryptanalysis of cryptographic implementations. Key projects include: MPCC (2025-2028) : Multi-Party Computation in the Confidential Cloud SCI (2024-2027) : Secure Computation Infrastructures for the Retail Industry RENAIS (2021-2026) : Residue Number Systems for Cryptography His work emphasizes practical efficiency and formal verification of cryptographic protocols. Recent publications highlight advancements in lattice-based cryptography, secure voting schemes, and mitigating side-channel vulnerabilities in post-quantum algorithms. He actively collaborates on open-source cryptographic libraries and standards, with a focus on bridging theoretical security and real-world implementation challenges.

Jeremiah M. Blockiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Usable Privacy and Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jeremiah M. Blocki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. His research focuses on cryptography, usable privacy and security, and authentication protocols. He joined Purdue in Fall 2016, previously completing his PhD at Carnegie Mellon University and a postdoc at Microsoft Research New England. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 2014 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 2009 Research Interests: Dr. Blocki’s work emphasizes applying theoretical computer science to practical security challenges, including password management, memory-hard functions, and differential privacy. His recent projects include developing distribution-aware password throttling and analyzing the post-quantum security of cryptographic algorithms. Publications: His research spans cryptographic protocols, security mechanisms, and privacy-preserving algorithms. Notable contributions include advancements in memory-hard functions (e.g., CRYPTO 2016, 2019) and differential privacy techniques (e.g., ITCS 2025). Recent work explores the intersection of cryptography with quantum computing and sublinear-time algorithms. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2021) Purdue Seed for Success Award (2019) Allen Newell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research (2009) Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple PhD students and postdocs. Key grants include the NSF CAREER award ($591k) and a $10.7M HACCLE project (IARPA) for secure multi-party computation. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the HACCLE project, focusing on high-assurance cryptographic languages and environments. Active in Purdue’s CERIAS security initiatives.

Rahul Jainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Rahul Jain is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), School of Computing. He was promoted to full Professor from January 2020, having previously served as Associate Professor (July 2013-July 2013) and Assistant Professor (November 2008-July 2013). He is also a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), Singapore since November 2008. Dr. Jain earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai (2003) and B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (1997). Prior to joining NUS, he conducted postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley (2004-2006) and at the Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, Canada (2006-2008). His research spans quantum computation, information theory, complexity theory, communication complexity, and cryptography. Dr. Jain has made significant contributions to quantum information theory, particularly in quantum communication complexity, quantum key distribution, and quantum algorithms. His work bridges theoretical computer science with quantum information processing, exploring fundamental limits of quantum computation and communication. His research demonstrates strong expertise in both theoretical proofs and practical applications of quantum information principles. Analysis of Dr. Jain's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a consistent focus on quantum cryptography foundations, quantum communication protocols, and quantum information theory. His work frequently appears in top theoretical computer science venues including FOCS, STOC, and QIP, as well as leading journals like IEEE Transactions on Information Theory. Key themes include non-malleable quantum codes, quantum state redistribution, quantum communication complexity, and quantum cryptographic protocols with rigorous security proofs. Award under the VISITING ADVANCED JOINT RESEARCH FACULTY SCHEME (VAJRA) 2017-18 by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India BEST of 2016 by ACM Computing Reviews Young Researcher Award, National University of Singapore, 2012 Best paper award at STOC 2010 IBM Distinguished Dissertation Award, 2005 TAA-Sasken Best Thesis Award, 2005-2006 Dr. Jain has supervised numerous graduate students who have secured positions at Harvard University, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, University of Waterloo, and other prestigious institutions. His research is supported by significant grants including the VAJRA Faculty Scheme award. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Computer and System Sciences and on program committees for major conferences including ITCS 2025, FOCS 2022, and QIP 2022-2014. At CQT, he leads research in quantum information theory and quantum algorithms, contributing to Singapore's position as a regional hub for quantum computing research.

Sihem Mesnagerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Symmetric Cryptography
• Coding Theory
• Finite Fields
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Sihem Mesnager is a University Professor of Mathematics at the University of Paris VIII, affiliated with the Laboratory of Analysis, Geometry and Applications (LAGA) at Paris XIII (CNRS) and the AGC3 research group (Algebra, Geometry, Combinatorics) . She holds an adjunct professorship at Télécom Paris within the MIC2 Mathematics team of the Computer Science and Networks department (INFRES). Her work bridges pure mathematics and applied cryptography, focusing on Boolean functions, bent functions, and coding theory for secure communication and data protection. PhD in Mathematics, University of Pierre and Marie Curie (Paris VI), Sorbonne University (2002) Habilitation (HDR) in Mathematics, University of Paris VIII (2012) Research Interests Dr. Mesnager specializes in symmetric cryptography and coding theory , particularly their applications to secure digital communication, error correction, and post-quantum cryptographic protocols. Her algebraic approach employs finite fields, exponential sums, algebraic geometry, and finite geometry to analyze and construct cryptographic primitives like S-boxes, APN functions, and optimal linear codes. She also investigates algorithmic aspects of computer algebra in these domains. Scientific Awards George Boole International Prize (2020) PEDR Excellence Scientific Award (2019-2022) PEDR Excellence Scientific Award (2014-2017) Publications & Projects Her recent work includes constructing weightwise perfectly balanced Boolean functions for the FLIP cipher, optimizing Inner Product Masking schemes via coding theory, and developing post-quantum secure functional encryption using multivariate cryptography. She has contributed to Reed-Muller codes, BCH codes, and Gaussian sum-based linear codes with one-dimensional hulls, emphasizing their applications in side-channel attack resistance and quantum error correction.

Weiqiang Wenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Lattice-Based Cryptography
• Computational Complexity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Weiqiang Wen is an assistant professor at Telecom Paris , affiliated with the Cybersecurity and Cryptography (C²) team within the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) . His academic journey includes a PhD from ENS Lyon under Damien Stehlé (2019), postdoctoral work at IRISA (2019-2021), and a research engineer role at TII (2021). Research Interests: Weiqiang Wen specializes in post-quantum cryptography and lattice-based cryptography . His work explores the hardness of lattice problems and their implications for cryptographic security , particularly in quantum-resistant systems. He has contributed to advancements in Module-NTRU , LWE , and cryptanalysis . Publications: Wen’s research spans lattice reduction algorithms (e.g., BKZ, uSVP), cryptographic constructions (e.g., threshold ring signatures, NIZK), and quantum verification protocols. His work bridges theoretical lattice problems with practical cryptographic implementations, focusing on security reductions , zero-knowledge proofs , and key exposure attacks .

Kai-Min Chungمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Quantum Cryptography
• Complexity Theory
• Pseudorandomness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kai-Min Chung is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute of Information Science (IIS), Academia Sinica, Taiwan. His research focuses on quantum cryptography, complexity theory, and pseudorandomness. Prior to this role, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University (supported by the Simons Foundation) and earned his Ph.D. in computer science from Harvard University under Salil Vadhan. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Harvard University (Advisor: Salil Vadhan) Postdoctoral Researcher, Cornell University Research Interests Chung's work bridges quantum computing and cryptography, addressing challenges in secure communication, post-quantum cryptography, and complexity-theoretic foundations. His contributions include groundbreaking results on quantum-resistant protocols, zero-knowledge proofs, and cryptographic primitives resilient to quantum adversaries. Recent research emphasizes the theoretical limits of quantum algorithms and their implications for cryptographic security. Professional Activities Program Committee Chair: Asiacrypt 2024, ITC 2023 Membership on committees for CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, STOC, FOCS, and others Awards Best Student Paper Award at TCC 2010 Distinguished Paper Award at PLDI 2023 Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship Teaching & Mentoring Chung teaches advanced courses on modern cryptography and advises students in theoretical computer science. He actively recruits postdoctoral researchers and students to his lab, focusing on cutting-edge quantum and classical cryptographic systems.

Martin Albrechtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lattice-based cryptography
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Applied cryptography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Albrecht is a Professor of Cybersecurity and Chair of Cryptography in the Department of Informatics at King's College London, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. He is also a Principal Research Scientist for SandboxAQ, demonstrating his strong industry-academia connections in the cybersecurity field. His research focuses on lattice-based cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, applied cryptography, social foundations of cryptography and information security, and computational mathematics. Albrecht's work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical security concerns, examining cryptographic implementations 'in the wild' and addressing vulnerabilities in widely used communication platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Matrix. His Erdős–Bacon Number is 6, reflecting his interdisciplinary connections. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward practical cryptographic analysis of real-world systems while advancing theoretical foundations of post-quantum cryptography. His work spans from breaking end-to-end encryption implementations to developing new lattice-based cryptographic primitives resistant to quantum computing threats. Much of his recent research addresses the urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptography as demonstrated by his European-funded project developing algorithms to protect data encryption against future quantum computers. IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy distinguished paper award (2023) for work revealing security vulnerabilities in popular chat platforms Major European funding (2023) for advancing encryption technology against quantum computing threats Professor Albrecht leads the Cybersecurity research group at King's which studies design, modeling, analysis, verification and testing of networks and systems, and is part of the Security Hub that consolidates security-related research. His work has demonstrated critical vulnerabilities in widely used platforms including WhatsApp, Matrix, and Nextcloud, with findings reported as recently as July 2025 regarding WhatsApp's persistent vulnerabilities. He has supervised numerous PhD students and maintains active collaborations across the cryptographic research community. Through his open-source projects including FPLLL, FPyLLL, G6K, Lattice Estimator, M4RI, and M4RIE, Albrecht has made significant contributions to the cryptographic tools ecosystem, providing researchers and practitioners with essential resources for lattice-based cryptography and computational mathematics.

Sunoo Parkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Security
• Privacy
• Technology Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sunoo Park is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, with a secondary affiliation at NYU School of Law. He directs the DeTaIL Lab , focusing on security, privacy, and transparency in digital technologies. His educational background includes a J.D. from Harvard Law School, a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT, and a B.A. from the University of Cambridge. He is a licensed attorney in New York. His research bridges computer science and technology law , with core interests in cryptography, election security, AI ethics, blockchain, and digital policy. Recent work emphasizes legal risks in security research, verifiable voting systems, and adversarial robustness in AI. Park's publications (2017–2025) reveal strong trends in cryptographic applications for societal challenges , including election auditing, deniable encryption, and blockchain vulnerabilities. He consistently addresses tensions between technological capabilities and legal/policy frameworks. Teaching includes graduate courses on Digital Technology Law and AI Ethics , alongside clinical work in NYU's Technology Law & Policy Clinic. Service roles include program committees for IEEE Security & Privacy and NeurIPS (Ethics Committee).

Siamak Shahandashtiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cyber Security
• Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
• Applied Cryptography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Siamak Shahandashti is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York, UK. He leads the Cyber Security & Privacy Research Group and is actively involved in academic governance roles including Chair of the Physical Sciences Ethics Committee and Programme Lead for the MSc Cyber Security programme. His research focuses on applied cryptography, privacy-preserving technologies, electronic voting systems, and blockchain applications. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications. Education: PhD in Computer Science, MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, BSc in Electrical Engineering. Professional qualifications include a PGCert in Academic Practice. Research interests span cyber security fundamentals, usable security mechanisms, and the intersection of cryptography with real-world systems. Notable projects include verifiable electronic voting systems and DoS-resilient blockchain protocols. He has led funded projects on e-voting scalability and contributed to standards reviews for ISO/IEC protocols. Award-winning educator in cyber security curriculum development, with active roles in admissions and academic ethics compliance. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical implementations, emphasizing user-centric security design principles. Labs/Teams: Cyber Security & Privacy Research Group (lead), Departmental Ethics Team (lead). Collaborations include institutions in Australia, France, and across Europe.

Phong Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Cryptography
• Cryptanalysis
• Post-quantum Cryptography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Phong Nguyen is a Research Professor at Inria (Directeur de recherche) and a part-time professor at the Computer Science Department (DI ENS) of École Normale Supérieure (ENS), PSL University in Paris. He leads the ENS Crypto Team (Inria Equipe Projet Cascade) and serves as the principal investigator for the ERC Advanced Grant PARQ (2020) focused on lattices in parallel and quantum computing. He holds a PhD (1999) and Habilitation (2007) from ENS-Lyon, with an agrégation de mathématiques (1997). His research integrates cryptography, algorithmic number theory, and lattice-based computations, emphasizing: Cryptanalysis : Deconstructing cryptographic protocols, especially lattice-based systems Post-quantum cryptography : Developing quantum-resistant solutions Lattice algorithms : Optimization of reduction, enumeration, and sieving techniques Real-world applications : Bridging theoretical constructs with practical security implementations His publications (spanning Eurocrypt, Asiacrypt, and Journal of Cryptology) demonstrate deep expertise in lattice cryptography, with recurring themes in algorithm efficiency, cryptanalysis of NTRU/GGH systems, and theoretical advancements in lattice reduction. Recent work (2024) continues this trajectory with improved BKZ analysis and hypercubic lattice optimizations. Awards include : ERC Advanced Grant (2020) for PARQ project Best Paper Award at EUROCRYPT 2006 Cor Baayen Award (2001) He advises PhD students (e.g., Henry Bambury, Leo Ducas) and interns from institutions like École Polytechnique and ENS. He directs the ENS Crypto Team and previously held leadership roles as: French Director of the Japanese-French Laboratory for Informatics (2015-2019) European Director of LIAMA (Sino-European Computer Science Lab, 2013-2015) Coordinator of ECRYPT II virtual labs (2008-2012)

Andrew Kwongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Side-Channel Attacks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Kwong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in computer security and applied cryptography with a focus on side-channel attacks and defenses. His research bridges hardware vulnerabilities and cryptographic systems, particularly targeting microarchitectural weaknesses. His primary research interests include Rowhammer-based exploits , side-channel attacks on cryptographic implementations , hardware security modules , and microarchitectural vulnerabilities . Kwong investigates how physical hardware properties (e.g., DRAM disturbance errors, cache hierarchies, acoustic properties) can compromise system security, with recent work demonstrating end-to-end key recovery against post-quantum cryptography and novel Rowhammer amplification techniques. His publication record features high-impact venues including IEEE S&P (5 papers), USENIX Security (4 papers), and CCS (2 papers), with notable work When Frodo Flips receiving a Best Paper Award Honorable Mention at CCS 2022. Research trends show consistent focus on practical hardware-assisted attacks, evolving from acoustic side-channels (2018-2019) to Rowhammer sophistication (2020-2025). Best Paper Award Honorable Mention (CCS 2022) Kwong teaches graduate courses including Hardware Security and Side-Channels (COMP 790-184) and Research Topics in Computer Security (COMP 790-185), emphasizing hands-on lab assignments for conducting and defending against hardware attacks. His syllabi cover foundational topics like cache side-channels, Spectre variants, Rowhammer, and trusted execution environments, requiring students to implement real-world attacks through programming assignments.

Tim Erhan Güneysuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hardware Security
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Embedded Systems Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tim Erhan Güneysu is the head of the Chair of Security Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum and spokesperson for the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI). He also leads the Cyber-Physical Systems department at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Bremen. His research spans hardware security, post-quantum cryptography, and embedded systems security. Research Interests: Güneysu focuses on hardware security, including cryptographic implementations resistant to quantum computing threats. His work addresses post-quantum cryptography standards, secure embedded systems for medical technology (PQC4Med), and dynamic hardware reconfiguration for physical security (SecRec). He emphasizes practical applications in cybersecurity and cryptographic agility. Publications: Recent articles highlight advancements in polynomial inversion masking, KEM certificate authentication protocols, and nanoelectronics security. These works align with quantum-resistant algorithms, secure communication, and hardware-software co-design for medical and embedded systems. Leadership and Contributions: Güneysu co-founded SciEngines GmbH, a company specializing in hardware for cryptanalysis. He serves as Managing Director of the Transactions on Cryptography Hardware and Embedded Systems , a leading journal in hardware security. His projects include securing medical devices against post-quantum threats and developing reconfigurable hardware for security-critical environments. Labs and Teams: He leads the Cyber-Physical Systems department at DFKI and oversees the HGI research cluster at Ruhr University, which includes Germany's only Cluster of Excellence in IT security (CASA) and collaborations with the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy.

Thijs M.M. Laarhovenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cryptography
• Algorithms
• Lattice-based Cryptography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thijs M.M. Laarhoven is a researcher in the Coding Theory and Cryptology group within the Mathematics and Computer Science department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) . He completed his PhD in 2016 with honors and previously worked at the IBM Research laboratory in Zurich, Switzerland. PhD in Cryptography, TU/e (2016) Master’s in Mathematics, TU/e (2011) Bachelor’s in Mathematics, TU/e (2009) His research focuses on cryptographic algorithms, lattice-based cryptography, quantum computing, and nearest neighbor search techniques. He has made significant contributions to angular locality-sensitive hashing and lattice sieving algorithms . His publications highlight advancements in time-space trade-offs for approximate near neighbors and quantum optimization of lattice-based problems. His awards include the NWO Veni Grant (2018) and multiple Best Paper Awards (2012, 2014, 2015).