What are my main research interests?

I’m interested in creating new privacy-enhancing tools with the help of cryptography. Both of these topics are areas that I greatly enjoy researching.

I don’t have a specific preference when it comes to different topics in this area, and I have loved working on a wide range of projects ranging from anonymous communication and trust systems to proxy schedulers and even cryptocurrencies.

What are my other interests?

Ever since I learned about blockchains, I’ve been fascinated by the possibilities and capabilities they have. Recently, I’m more focused in other areas of applied cryptography. However, I might go back to the area if I find a project I feel motivated by.

I have also always been interested in games in all forms, from boardgames to videogames. I have developed a few games and love doing so. Although I have been less active in this field, I do hope to return to creating games as a hobby in the future. Checkout Sins & Virtues if you’re interested in seeing what I’ve created in the past.

Background

I first learned about programming in high school, but quickly realized I could create custom code to automate many of my daily tasks. I developed a passion for software development as I began to write more code throughout my studies and personal projects. I have developed several open-source projects which I encourage you to read more about on my GitHub page. I used to work as an undergraduate research assistant at the University of Tehran, focusing on applied cryptography and privacy-enhancing tools.