Professor Martin Kreuzer
"In my research, the focus of my interest is computer algebra. In particular, this includes systems of equations coming from algebraic cryptography, which are used to analyse the security of encryption systems. This field contributes to IT security research and has grown in significance over recent years. We can use systems of mathematical equations to formulate attacks on cryptosystems and obtain secret information if we succeed in solving them. For instance, if a crypto chip falls into the wrong hands, the attackers can inject faults, provoke miscalculations, compare them to the correct calculations, and deduce the secret key on the chip. For the future design of crypto chips, we need to collaborate closely with other disciplines, especially with computer engineering."
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