I head the applied cryptography group and co-direct the computer security lab at Stanford University. My group’s research focuses on applications of cryptography to computer security. Our work includes cryptosystems with novel properties, cryptography for blockchains, Web security, and cryptanalysis.


Awards and Achievements

  • ACM Infosys Award ( 2014)
  • ACM Godel prize ( 2013)
  • Ishii Award -- dean's award for Industry Education Innovation ( 2011)
  • ComputerWorld Horizon Award ( 2006)
  • RSA Award for contributions to the field of cryptography ( 2005)
  • InfoWorld Innovators award ( 2004)
  • National Academy of Engineering
  • Sloan Fellowship

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