cryptocafe

Crypto Café at FAU Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Our regular Crypto Café seminars take place every other Thursday,10 am-10:50 am during the semester. We invite local and international experts on topics in Mathematics and Computer Science related to Cryptography and Information Security.

Come and join us for freshly brewed coffee and interesting conversations on the most exciting topics in cryptography.

Where: SE-43 (Charles E. Schmidt College of Science) - Room 215 and via Zoom


You can catch up on any missed meetings by following the below link:

Upcoming Presentations

Fall, 2024 Crypto Cafe Schedule:   

September 5, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

Speaker:  Dr. Edoardo Persichetti, Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University    FLYER

Title: A Brief Introduction to Code-Based Cryptography

Abstract: Code-based cryptographic primitives are among the main solutions for Post-Quantum Cryptography, the area of study in charge of protecting our information and communication in the presence of quantum adversaries. In this talk, I will briefly walk through the history of this field, highlighting the main constructions, modern approaches, and recent developments. Everyone welcome!

Video Recording

September 19, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

Speaker:  Dr. Francesco Sica, Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University    FLYER

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October 3, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

Speaker:  Dr. Veronika Kuchta, Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University    FLYER

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October 17, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

Speaker:  Dr. Shi Bai, Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University    FLYER

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October 31, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

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November 14, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

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December 5, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

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Recent Presentations

April 8, 2024, 10:00 am     +Zoom (click here)

Speaker:  Dr. Francesco Sica, Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University    FLYER

Title: Acceleration of multiscalar multiplication for zkSNARKs

Abstract: The main computational bottleneck in the implementation of zero-knowledge succinct arguments of knowledge (zkSNARKs) based on elliptic curves, such as Pinocchio, is the evaluation (called multiscalar multiplication) $\sum_{i=1}^n a_i P_i$, where the $a_i$’s are scalar and the $P_i$’s are fixed elliptic curve points. We will review currently used techniques and introduce new improvements. 
This is joint work with Xinxin Fan, Veronika Kuchta and Lei Xu.

Video recording

March 25, 2024, 10:00 am 

Speaker: Xinxin Fan, IoTeX

Title: Zero-Knowledge Proofs - An Industry Perspective

Abstract: The main computational bottleneck in the implementation of zero-knowledge succinct arguments of knowledge (zkSNARKs) based on elliptic curves, such as Pinocchio, is the evaluation (called multiscalar multiplication) 

∑i=1naiPi\sum_{i=1}^n a_i P_i

Bio: Dr. Xinxin Fan is the Head of Cryptography at IoTeX, a Silicon Valley-based technology platform that empowers the emerging machine economy with innovative combination of blockchain and IoT. He is responsible for directing the company’s strategy and product roadmaps as well as developing the core technologies and IP portfolio. Before joining IoTeX, he was a senior research engineer of the Security and Privacy Group at Bosch Research Technology Center North America. Dr. Xinxin Fan received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2010. He has published 60+ referred research papers in top-tier journals, conferences and workshops in the areas of cryptography and information security and is an inventor of 17 patent filings for innovative information security and privacy-enhancing technologies. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)^2 and a (co-)chair of IEEE P2418.1 and IEEE P2958 standards working groups.

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