RESEARCHER & TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Cryptography &
quantum computing.
I study the foundations of cryptographic security and help translate research into standards and practice.
Associate Research Scientist, University of Maryland / QuICS
Guest Researcher, National Institute of Standards and Technology
University of Maryland / QuICS
A CONNECTED BODY OF WORK
From foundational questions
to real-world security.
My work spans mathematical security proofs, the capabilities of quantum computers, and the decisions that shape cryptographic systems.
01
Research
Understanding what makes cryptography secure in a quantum world.
02
Standards
Turning cryptographic research into guidance people can use.
03
Technical advising
Independent analysis of cryptographic designs and technical claims.
RECENT WORK
Selected research
2026
On The Simplest Quantum-Secure Block Cipher
Quantum security of the two-round Even–Mansour construction.
2026
Post-Quantum Security of Block Cipher Constructions
Security foundations for symmetric cryptographic constructions in the presence of quantum adversaries.
2026
The Best of Both KEMs: Securely Combining KEMs in Post-Quantum Hybrid Schemes
Efficient hybrid KEM combiners that preserve security when at least one component remains secure.
2025
The Sponge is Quantum Indifferentiable
Quantum indifferentiability of the sponge construction underlying SHA-3.
SECURITY STANDARDS
Post-quantum standards
and guidance.
Through my work with NIST’s post-quantum cryptography effort, I contribute to the standards and guidance that support the transition to quantum-resistant security.
INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ADVISING
Careful analysis.
Practical judgment.
I advise teams on cryptography, post-quantum security, quantum technology, and the use of AI in scientific and cryptographic work.
My preference is for sustained, substantive collaborations, with focused reviews when there is a strong fit.
LET’S TALK
Technical advising inquiries
For cryptographic design review, post-quantum security, and technical due diligence.