Hey! I'm Hari, a student at University of Maryland and an avid CTF player, interested in cryptography and security.
My email address is emh (at) umd.edu.
Main Interests
I am mainly interested in cryptography and network security. I specifically study post quantum lattice based protocols, threshold cryptography, and secure multiparty computation. I also enjoy learning about math, and some topics I am interested in include algebraic number theory and elliptic curves.
Broad Interests
My broad interests are summarized below. I don't know much about many of these fields, and I would love to learn more. Talk to me or teach me anything on these topics, or really anything interesting!
| Computer Science | Mathematics | Physics | Electronics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems | Algebra and Field Theory | Electromagnetism | Radio and Signal Processing |
| Cybersecurity | Elliptic Curves | Quantum Computing and Information | FPGA and Chip Design |
| Complexity Theory | Algebraic Number Theory | General Relativity and Cosmology | Hardware Security |
| Applied Cryptography | Algebraic Geometry | Quantum Field Theory and Gauge Theory | Solid State Electronics |
Talks
Research
- Security Estimation for Post-Quantum Cryptosystems. REU CAAR UMD (Aug 10, 2022) and SRP Convention (Jan 26, 2023). (Slides)
Expository
- Garbled Circuits and MPC. CSEC at UMD (Apr 04, 2024). (Slides)
- Elliptic Curves over Finite Fields, and Intro to Isogenies. Math Club at UMD (Mar 11, 2024). (Slides)
- Multiparty Computation and GMW. Guest, MBHS Cybersecurity Club (Jan 10, 2024). (Slides)
- Lattice based Cryptanalysis. CSEC at UMD (Oct 25, 2023). (Slides)
- Lattices and Cryptography. Math Club at UMD (Oct 23, 2023). (Slides)
Teaching
- Currently I am an instructor for CMSC398R: Binary Exploitation.
Free Time
In my spare time, I like to cycle and occasionally play the saxophone. I also enjoy playing badminton and table tennis.
I also enjoy messing with amateur radio. My call sign is KC3MGG.