Scholar
Christoph Striecks
Google Scholar ID: XenLk9gAAAAJ
Senior Scientist at AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Citations & Impact
Citations
733
H-index
15
i10-index
19
Publications
20
Co-authors
0
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Published multiple papers, including efficient authenticated key exchange and versatile quantum-safe hybrid key exchange in the EPJ Quantum Technologies journal. Presented at various international conferences such as ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference, EUROCRYPT 2025, and others. Participated in several workshops and projects, including a workshop on Quantum-Safe Hybrid Cryptography under ACNS'25.
Research Experience
- Since 2016, he has been a (senior) scientist at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria’s largest research and technology organization. Prior to this, he held a postdoctoral position at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany. Gained practical experience as a software development intern at Siemens USA in Princeton, New Jersey (2008).
Education
- Earned his PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Cryptography from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 2015, under the supervision of Prof. Dennis Hofheinz (now at ETH Zurich). Completed his Diploma in Computer Science at the Technical University of Braunschweig in 2010, specializing in cryptography and software engineering.
Background
- Senior scientist specializing in the design and analysis of secure communication systems, with a focus on cryptographic protocols – particularly key exchange, encryption, data access control, and authentication. Aiming to advance quantum-safe hybrid cryptography, ensuring long-term security for next-generation communication infrastructures. Actively contributes to standardization efforts.
Miscellany
- Attended SKECH Workshop 2024 and served as a program committee member of the Security Standardisation Research Conference 2024.
Co-authors