Skills
Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Lattice‑Based & Code‑Based Cryptography
Quantum Error Correction (QEC)
Cryptographic Protocol Design
Cryptanalysis & Security Analysis
Blockchain & Distributed Systems Security
Error‑Correcting Codes
Mathematical Modeling & Optimization
Python, C/C++
Collaboration with Quantum Industry (Xanadu)
Technical Writing & Research Leadership
About
My research focuses on the mathematical foundations of post‑quantum cryptography, quantum error correction, secure protocol design, and blockchain security, and I am currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of British Columbia’s School of Engineering. Applied Quantum’s mission to develop quantum‑resilient security solutions aligns directly with my expertise in designing, analyzing, and implementing cryptographic systems that remain secure against both classical and quantum adversaries.
My recent work spans lattice‑based and code‑based cryptography, the geometry of numbers, and the statistical and optimization methods underlying quantum‑resistant algorithms. I have conducted research on lattice‑based quantum error‑correcting codes, including their algebraic structure, decoding strategies, and implications for fault‑tolerant quantum computation. This work has included collaboration with researchers at Xanadu, where I contributed to discussions on error‑correction frameworks and the mathematical modeling of noise processes in near‑term quantum devices. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of the interplay between quantum hardware, error‑correcting codes, and the design of cryptographic primitives that must remain secure in the presence of quantum capabilities.
Beyond theoretical development, I have hands‑on experience implementing cryptographic algorithms in Python and C/C++, benchmarking their performance, and integrating them with existing cryptographic libraries. I work closely with engineering teams to ensure that prototypes are secure, efficient, and suitable for deployment in real‑world systems. My background in hardware‑aware cryptography and secure systems engineering further enables me to reason about performance constraints, side‑channel considerations, and the practical challenges of deploying PQC in diverse environments.
Prior to my current position, I served for six years as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Statistics at K. N. Toosi University of Technology. In that role, I gained extensive experience in research leadership, curriculum design, and supervision of graduate students, and I led collaborative projects with industry partners in secure communication systems and applied cryptography. These experiences have strengthened my ability to work across interdisciplinary teams and to translate mathematical ideas into practical, deployable technologies.
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