Currently working with Shielded Technologies on Midnight.

Graduation with Highest Honors sub auspiciis praesidentis rei publicae as PhD from Graz University of Technology in the Cryp­to­lo­gy & Privacy group at ISEC. Research on the design and analysis of cryptographic primitives tailored for privacy-preserving technologies, such as modern zero-knowledge proof systems.

Broad research interests include applied cryptography, zero-knowledge SNARKS, and digital privacy. Passionate about the social value of cryptography, enabling personal, social, or economic relationships in adversarial environments.

With a weakness for riding bicycles over remote mountains.