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# About me

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="365"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>I am a Senior Research Scientist at <a href="https://www.category.xyz/">Category Labs</a> working in Cryptography. I recently completed my PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (ranked 4 in the world for Computer Science research as per <a href="https://csrankings.org/#/index?all&#x26;world">CSRankings</a> website) where I was supervised by Prof. <a href="https://www.dakshitakhurana.com/">Dakshita Khurana</a> and Prof. <a href="http://soc1024.ece.illinois.edu/">Andrew Miller</a>.</p><p></p><p>My research includes topics primarily in Cryptography, both theoretical and applied. I also enjoy exploring topics in Consensus, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Game theory, Economics and Philosophy.</p><p></p><p>In my free time, I like to cook, ride motorcycle, watch comedy shows and documentaries, play guitar and introspect.</p></td><td><img src="/files/YraSqdCwYpaiosrqLPa8" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

Here is a link to my [publications](/profile/publications.md) and [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=1E_Sg1oAAAAJ\&hl=en) profile.

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### Contact

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