Doctoral Student

One Full-time PhD position is available for the following project under the BITS-RMIT Joint PhD program.

Deadline for Applying: 6th October 2024.

Project Title: Redefining Business Security in the Digital Age: Blockchain and Quantum Resistance Strategies

Project ID: BITSRMIT024B001289



BITS Supervisor: Dr. Nikumani Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSIS

Additional BITS Supervisor: Dr. Barsha Mitra, Associate Professor, Dept. of CSIS

RMIT Supervisor: Dr. Malka Halgamuge, Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity

Additional RMIT Supervisor: Dr. Akanksha Saini, Lecturer, College of Business and Law

Project Aims:

Investigate vulnerabilities of existing cryptographic systems to quantum computing attacks and evaluate the readiness of businesses to adopt post-quantum cryptography

Explore integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic methods, such as lattice-based and hash-based signatures, into blockchain platforms

Raise awareness among businesses and organisations about the potential risks posed by quantum computing and the need to adopt quantum-resistant strategies

Develop a framework to assess organisations readiness for post-quantum cryptography and provide recommendations for implementing quantum-resistant blockchains.

For more project details, visit https://bitsrmit.edu.in/publicResources/ResearchProjects

Qualification: M.E./M.Tech with First Class/Division or B.E./B.Tech. with at least a distinction average in the final year

Desirable Qualification: GATE/UGC-NET

Apply Here: https://bitsrmit.edu.in/publicResources/ResearchProjects

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Last date for applying: 6th October 2024