Regular biography
Michele Ciampi is a Chancellor's Fellow in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Edinburgh. His research interests include areas within computer science, though specific details are not provided. He is affiliated with the university and can be contacted via email at michele.ciampi@ed.ac.uk. His professional profile is available at https://www.ed.ac.uk/Michele_Ciampi.html.
Scholar-generated biography
Michele Ciampi is a Chancellor’s Fellow at The University of Edinburgh, specializing in Cryptography and Information Security. His research focuses on advancing secure computation protocols, including secure multiparty computation, non-malleable commitments, and zero-knowledge proofs. He explores methods to enhance the efficiency and security of cryptographic protocols, such as improving OR-composition of sigma-protocols and developing round-optimal secure computation techniques. His work also addresses practical applications like updatable blockchains and timed signatures, aiming to ensure fairness and resistance to front-running in blockchain environments. Ciampi’s contributions emphasize theoretical foundations while addressing real-world security challenges.