Paul Gerhart

I received an M.Sc. in Computer Science from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (2020–2022), where I specialized in security and cryptography. I also hold a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Bonn (2017–2020), focusing on lower-dimensional algebraic topology, in particular Riemann surfaces and 3-manifold topology.

My research focuses on the design and analysis of advanced cryptographic protocols. In particular threshold and adaptor signatures, partially-oblivious pseudorandom functions (PoPRFs), and password-based cryptography. I am especially interested in achieving strong security guarantees in challenging settings, and in developing constructions that are both theoretically sound and practically efficient.