Aquorypt - BMBF (09/2019 - 02/2023)
Aquorypt is a BMBF funded project which aims to apply post-quantum cryptography in microprocessors and embedded systems. Our research group participates in this process by analyzing theoretical foundations that are required to make post-quantum schemes applicable in frameworks with restricted hardware capacities. Further, we investigate side-channel security of schemes applied in these contexts.
The project began in September 2019 and ended in February 2023.
Quant ID - BMFTR (09/2022 - 03/2026)
The Quant-ID project focused on developing reliable digital quantum-secure identities and quantum-secure user authentication within an Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture. To achieve this, existing network protocols were utilized and made quantum-secure through the use of quantum random numbers and post-quantum cryptography.
The project began in September 2022 and was completed in March 2026.
Quantum Security of Cryptographic Algorithms - bidt (10/2022 - 08/2023)
“Quantum Security of Cryptographic Algorithms” is a research project funded by the bidt. The scope of the project is security of cryptographic primitives against quantum computers. A particular focus is on symmetric cryptographic primitives that are lightweight. Another focus of the project is on quantum security notions which grant adversaries full quantum access to cryptographic primitives.
The project started in October 2022 and ended in August 2023 as the principal investigator and our former colleague Patrick Struck started his own research group at the University of Konstanz.
6G-RIC - BMFTR (08/2021 - 12/2025)
In the 6G Research and Innovation Cluster (6G-RIC), we develope new technologies for the next wireless communication generation (6G). Security is one of the main research topics: cryptographic schemes that are secure against quantum computers must be included in the 6G-architecture. In Regensburg, we adapt, include and analyze lattice-based schemes, notably against side-channel attacks. The 6G-RIC project was funded by the BMFTR. It was initiated in summer 2021 and ended in summer 2025.