Kartik Nayak

Kartik Nayak is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Duke University's Department of Computer Science. His research interests include applied cryptography and blockchains, with a focus on the robust and efficient design of blockchain protocols and efficient privacy-preserving computation. He has published work on topics such as consensus protocols, decentralized systems, and cryptographic techniques. Nayak has been involved in several research projects and has contributed to academic discussions through talks and blog posts. He also teaches courses on blockchain foundations, computer security, and applied cryptography. He is actively seeking highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in these research areas.

Kartik Nayak is a researcher at Duke University with expertise in Security, Applied Cryptography, Distributed Computing, and Blockchains. His work focuses on secure computation, Byzantine fault tolerance, and blockchain protocols. He has published extensively on topics such as oblivious data structures, synchronous Byzantine agreement, and secure replication frameworks. His research addresses challenges in consensus mechanisms, communication complexity, and privacy-preserving systems. Nayak's contributions include the development of frameworks like Oblivm and CCF, which enable secure and efficient distributed services. His work also explores vulnerabilities and attack surfaces in real-world systems, emphasizing practical security solutions.