Talks and presentations

Quantum Cryptanalysis of ECC

February 19, 2021

Talk, GT Seminar, Online, Paris, France

This seminar presents recent advances in quantum cryptanalysis of elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), including resource estimation, algorithmic improvements, and implications for the security of real-world protocols.

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Quantum Cryptanalysis: Let’s Build a Quantum Computer

February 09, 2021

Talk, --, Florianopolis, Brazil (online)

This talk introduces the fundamentals of quantum cryptanalysis through a practical and conceptual exploration of building a quantum computer. Delivered online to a Brazilian audience, it connects quantum theory with real cryptographic challenges.

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Quantum Circuits: Simulating a Quantum Computer

October 11, 2018

Talk, Quantum Research Retreat, Tenerife, Spain

This talk introduces quantum circuits and demonstrates how to simulate a quantum computer using classical tools. It was presented at the Quantum Research Retreat in Tenerife, accompanied by an open-source demo on GitHub.

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DAGS – Key Encapsulation from Dyadic GS Codes

February 01, 2018

Talk, Combined Event on Post-Quantum Cryptography, Tenerife, Spain

This talk presents DAGS, a key encapsulation mechanism based on dyadic Goppa codes. It was delivered during the Combined Event on Post-Quantum Cryptography in Tenerife, with a focus on code-based cryptography and standardization efforts.

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Preimage (and Kittens) Search Using Grover Algorithm

October 11, 2017

Talk, ECRYPT-NET Meeting (School of Implementation), Crete, Greece

This talk explores quantum preimage search using Grover’s algorithm, illustrated with practical examples and some kittens for fun. Given at the ECRYPT-NET school on implementation in Crete.

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Introduction to Quantum Algorithms

June 01, 2016

Talk, ECRYPT-NET Crypto Cloud School, Leuven, Belgium

This lecture served as an introduction to fundamental quantum algorithms, with a focus on their cryptanalytic implications. Presented at the ECRYPT-NET Crypto Cloud School in Leuven.

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