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Personal profile
Biography
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BSc in Mathematics and Physics, Monash University, Australia, 1998.
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BE (Hons., First Class) in Electrical and Computer Systems, Monash University, Australia, 2000
- PhD, Computer Science, Monash University, Australia, 2003
- Postdoc Research Fellow, Macquarie University, Australia, 2003-2006
- Macquarie University Research Fellow, Macquarie University, Australia, 2007-2009
- ARC Research Fellow, Macquarie University, Australia, 2009-2012
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Lecturer / ARC Research Fellow, Monash University, Australia, 2012-2014
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Senior Lecturer, Monash University, Australia, 2015-2019
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Associate Professor, Monash University, Australia, since 2020
Ron's research introduced structured lattice problems, in particular, the Polynomial-LWE problem (a common variant of Ring-LWE) and established their quantum security foundations and cryptographic applications. He also established the first quantum security foundations for NTRU-based encryption and signature algorithms. Variants of these structured lattice problems and algorithms are now routinely used in practical lattice-based cryptography, including the NIST Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standard algorithms Kyber, Dilithium, and Falcon. He was awarded the ASIACRYPT 2015 best paper award for Rényi divergence based analysis techniques bridging a gap between theory and practice in lattice-based cryptography, which form the basis for practical implementations of lattice-based cryptography. He has over 20 years of research experience in cryptography and information security. He has published more than 80 research papers in international refereed conferences and journals, more than 10 of which have each been cited over 100 times. He received more than AUD$4M in research and consulting funding,from organisations including Australian Research Council, Data61/CSIRO, and the cybersecurity industry. He has served as Technical Program committee member in numerous top-tier international research conferences worldwide (EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO, ASIACRYPT), has been an editorial board member of journal Designs Codes and Cryptography (2017-present), and consulted in cryptography design for the software industry.
Research interests
Ron's main research interests are in the design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, and the formulation and proof of their security properties. He is especially interested in the area of quantum-safe cryptography and its applications.
Monash teaching commitment
Dr Ron Steinfeld has experience as the Chief Examiner for the following units in the Faculty of IT:
- FIT2093 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- FIT5003 Software security
- FIT5124 Advanced topics in security
Ron has experience as the Lecturer for the following units in the Faculty of IT:
- FIT2093 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- FIT5003 Software security
- FIT5124 Advanced topics in security
Supervision interests
- Quantum-safe cryptography (aka post-quantum cryptography)
- Lattice-based cryptography
- Homomorphic encryption
- Quantum algorithms and cybersecurity applications
- Blockchain security protocols
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Cryptography, Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
Award Date: 9 Oct 2003
Electrical and Computer Systems, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Monash University
Award Date: 9 Oct 2000
Mathematics and Physics, Bachelor of Science, Monash University
Award Date: 9 Oct 1998
Research area keywords
- Quantum-safe cryptography
- Cryptography
- Lattice-Based Cryptography
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Quantum computing
- Blockchain security
- Homomorphic encryption
Network
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ARC LIEF: Towards a Green and Sustainable Energy-efficient Metaverse
Susilo, W., Bennamoun, M., Venkatesh, S., Phung, D., Fidge, C., Phung, S. L., Boussaid, F., Agalgaonkar, A., Chow, Y., Gupta, S. K., Rana, S., Steinfeld, R., Li, Y., Sakzad, A. & Simpson, L.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
1/05/23 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
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Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Indo-Pacific
Steinfeld, R., Esgin, M., Sakzad, A., Rudolph, C., Phan, R. & Boorman, J.
Bureau Of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
26/09/22 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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Algorand Centre of Excellence (ACE) on Sustainability Informatics for the Pacific
Liu, J., Rudolph, C., Pink, S., Yu, J., Gasevic, D., Steinfeld, R., Du, X., Liebman, A., Ma, X., Luebbers, J., Ince, P., Sakzad, A., Yuan, X., Baiao Dowsley, R., He, W., Ko, R. K. L., Dong, N., Kuchta, V., Komarek, A., Radke, A., Carvalho, G., Risius, M., Dargusch, P., Gramoli, V., Salampasis, D., Wang, Z., Au, M. H., Luo, X., Ali, S., Sharma, B., Boorman, J., Wainwright, T., Esgin, M., Cui, S. & Cui, H.
1/08/22 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Scalable & Accountable Privacy-Preserving Blockchain with Enhanced Security
Liu, J., Steinfeld, R. & Yu, J.
1/05/22 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
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Implementation of Post-Quantum Algorithms for Bouncy Castle Library
Steinfeld, R., Sakzad, A. & Zhao, R.
Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.
20/03/22 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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A Survey on Exotic Signatures for Post-quantum Blockchain: Challenges and Research Directions
Buser, M., Dowsley, R., Esgin, M., Gritti, C., Kermanshahi, S. K., Kuchta, V., Legrow, J., Liu, J., Phan, R., Sakzad, A., Steinfeld, R. & Yu, J., 2 Mar 2023, In: ACM Computing Surveys. 55, 12, 32 p., 3572771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Incremental symmetric puncturable encryption with support for unbounded number of punctures
Sun, S-F., Steinfeld, R. & Sakzad, A., Apr 2023, In: Designs, Codes, and Cryptography. 91, p. 1401–1426 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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An injectivity analysis of Crystals-Kyber and Implications on quantum security
Ding, X., Esgin, M. F., Sakzad, A. & Steinfeld, R., 2022, Information Security and Privacy - 27th Australasian Conference, ACISP 2022 Wollongong, NSW, Australia, November 28–30, 2022 Proceedings. Nguyen, K., Yang, G., Guo, F. & Susilo, W. (eds.). Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 332-351 20 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 13494).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Daric: a storage efficient payment channel with punishment mechanism
Mirzaei, A., Sakzad, A., Yu, J. & Steinfeld, R., 2022, Information Security - 25th International Conference, ISC 2022 Bali, Indonesia, December 18–22, 2022 Proceedings. Susilo, W., Chen, X., Guo, F., Zhang, Y. & Intan, R. (eds.). Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 229-249 21 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 13640).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Efficient verifiable partially-decryptable commitments from lattices and applications
Esgin, M. F., Steinfeld, R. & Zhao, R. K., 2022, 25th IACR International Conference on Practice and Theory of Public-Key Cryptography Virtual Event, March 8–11, 2022 Proceedings, Part I. Hanaoka, G., Shikata, J. & Watanabe, Y. (eds.). Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 317-348 32 p. 164. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 13177).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Activities
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CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (External organisation)
Muhammed Esgin (Member) & Ron Steinfeld (Member)
23 Apr 2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) (External organisation)
Ron Steinfeld (Member)
2016Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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IEEE Computer Society (CS) (United States) (External organisation)
Ron Steinfeld (Member)
2016Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Deputy Course Director - Master of Networks and Security - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Ron Steinfeld (Chair/ Co-Chair)
2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research organisation, centre or institute