Papers
Talks
Teaching
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Other Stuff
Journal Papers
M. Battagliola, R. Longo, A. Meneghetti, and M. Sala, “Provably unforgeable threshold EdDSA with an offline participant and trustless setup”, Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics, p. 253, 2023.
G. Cavicchioni and A. Meneghetti, “The weight distribution of codes over finite chain rings”, Linear Algebra and its Applications, 2023.
M. Battagliola, R. Longo, A. Meneghetti, and M. Sala, “Threshold ECDSA with an offline recovery party”, Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics, vol. 19, no. 4, 2022.
G. D’Alconzo, A. Meneghetti, and P. Piasenti, “Security issues of CFS-like digital signature algorithms”, Accepted for publication in Journal of Discrete Mathematical Sciences & Cryptography, 2022
A. Flamini, R. Longo, and A. Meneghetti, “Cob: A leaderless protocol for parallel byzantine agreement in incomplete networks”, Distributed and Parallel Databases, 2022.
A. Flamini, R. Longo, and A. Meneghetti, “Multidimensional byzantine agreement in a synchronous setting”, Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication and Computing, 2022.
R. Longo, C. Mascia, A. Meneghetti, G. Santilli, and G. Tognolini, “Adaptable cryptographic primitives in blockchains via smart contracts”, Cryptography, p. 32, 2022.
A. Meneghetti, A. Pellegrini, and M. Sala, “On the equivalence of two post-quantum cryptographic families”, Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata, 2022
A. Meneghetti, M. Pellegrini, and M. Sala, “A formula on the weight distribution of linear codes with applications to AMDS codes”, Finite Fields and Their Applications, vol. 77, p. 101 933, 2022.
A. Meneghetti, M. Sala, and D. Taufer, “A new ECDLP-based PoW model”, Mathematics, vol. 8, no. 8, p. 1344, 2020.
A. Meneghetti, M. Sala, and D. Taufer, “A survey on PoW-based consensus”, Annals of Emerging Technologies in Computing (AETiC), pp. 2516–0281, 2020.
R. Aragona and A. Meneghetti, “Type-preserving matrices and security of block ciphers”, Advances in Mathematics of Communications, vol. 13, no. 2, p. 235, 2019.
A. Meneghetti, T. Parise, M. Sala, and D. Taufer, “A survey on efficient parallelization of blockchain-based smart contracts”, Annals of Emerging Technologies in Computing (AETiC), vol. 3, no. 5, pp. 9–16, 2019.
A. Meneghetti, A. O. Quintavalle, M. Sala, and A. Tomasi, “Two-tier blockchain timestamped notarization with incremental security”, Annals of Emerging Technologies in Computing (AETiC), pp. 2516–0281, 2019.
H. Xu, N. Massari, L. Gasparini, A. Meneghetti, and A. Tomasi, “A SPAD-based random number generator pixel based on the arrival time of photons”, Integration, vol. 64, pp. 22–28, 2019.
A. Tomasi, A. Meneghetti, N. Massari, L. Gasparini, D. Rucatti, and H. Xu, “Model, validation, and characterization of a robust quantum random number generator based on photon arrival time comparison”, Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 36, no. 18, pp. 3843–3854, 2018.
A. Tomasi, A. Meneghetti, and M. Sala, “Code generator matrices as RNG conditioners”, Finite Fields and Their Applications, vol. 47, pp. 46–63, 2017.
Z. Bisadi, A. Meneghetti, A. Tomasi, A. Tengattini, G. Fontana, G. Pucker, P. Bettotti, M. Sala, and L. Pavesi, “Generation of high quality random numbers via an all-silicon-based approach”, physica status solidi (a), vol. 213, no. 12, pp. 3186–3193, 2016.
E. Guerrini, A. Meneghetti, and M. Sala, “On optimal nonlinear systematic codes”, IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, vol. 62, no. 6, pp. 3103–3112, 2016.
Proceedings & Talks
M. Battagliola, G. Borin, and A. Meneghetti, “LETSS sign together: Linear Equivalence Threshold Signature Scheme ”, 22-23 April 2023, International Workshop on Code-Based Cryptography (CBCrypto 2023), Lyon, France.
M. Battagliola, A. Galli, R. Longo, and A. Meneghetti, “A provably-unforgeable threshold schnorr signature with an offline recovery party”, in Proceedings of DLT2022 at ITASEC 2022, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, 2022.
A. Flamini, R. Longo, and A. Meneghetti, “Cob: A consensus layer enabling sustainable sharding-based consensus protocols”, in Proceedings of DLT2022 at ITASEC 2022, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, 2022.
(Invited Speaker) Threshold Signatures with Offline Participants, 27-28 May 2021, CrypTO Conference 2021, Torino, Italy.
A. Meneghetti and W. K. Kadir, “Characterisation of the parameters of maximum weight spectrum codes according to their spread”, in SETA 2020.
A. Meneghetti, M. Sala, and D. Taufer, “A note on an ECDLP-based PoW model”, in Proceedings of DLT2020 at ITASEC 2020, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, 2020.
(Invited Speaker) A formula on the weight distribution of codes, 10 October 2019, 1st Workshop on Algebra for Cryptography (A4C2019), L’Aquila, Italy.
N. Massari, L. Gasparini, M. Perenzoni, G. Pucker, A. Tomasi, Z. Bisadi, A. Meneghetti, and L. Pavesi, “A compact TDC-based quantum random number generator”, in 2019 26th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS), IEEE, 2019, pp. 815–818.
A. Meneghetti, A. O. Quintavalle, M. Sala, and A. Tomasi, “Two-tier blockchain timestamped notarization with incremental security”, in Proceedings of DLT2019, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, Vol. 2334, 2019, pp. 32–42.
M. Nicola, L. Gasparini, A. Meneghetti, and A. Tomasi, “A SPAD-based random number generator pixel based on the arrival time of photons”, in 2017 New Generation of CAS (NGCAS), IEEE, 2017, pp. 213–216.
N. Massari, L. Gasparini, A. Tomasi, A. Meneghetti, H. Xu, D. Perenzoni, G. Morgari, and D. Stoppa, “A 16 × 16 pixels SPAD-based 128 − M b/s quantum random number generator with −74dB light rejection ratio and −6.7ppm/◦C bias sensitivity on temperature”, in 2016 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), IEEE, 2016, pp. 292–293.
On the Griesmer bound for nonlinear systematic codes (poster) 15-19 June 2015, Effective Methods in Algebraic Geometry 2015 (MEGA2015), Trento, Italy
E. Bellini and A. Meneghetti, “On the Griesmer bound for nonlinear codes”, in Proceedings of WCC, 2015.
Z. Bisadi, A. Meneghetti, G. Fontana, G. Pucker, P. Bettotti, and L. Pavesi, “Quantum random number generator based on silicon nanocrystals led”, in Integrated Photonics: Materials, Devices, and Applications III, International Society for Optics and Photonics, vol. 9520, 2015, p. 952 004.
Z. Bisadi, A. Meneghetti, A. Tomasi, G. Fontana, A. Tengattini, P. Bettotti, G. Pucker, M. Sala, and L. Pavesi, “A post-processing free si nanocrystals based quantum random number generator”, in European Quantum Electronics Conference, Optical Society of America, 2015, EA_P_32.
N. Massari, L. Gasparini, A. Tomasi, A. Meneghetti, D. Perenzoni, and D. Stoppa, “A low bias variation SPAD-based pixel for a quantum random generator”, in Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology, International Society for Optics and Photonics, vol. 9648, 2015, p. 964 813.
A. Meneghetti, G. Boato, and F. G. De Natale, “Improved image copyright protection scheme exploiting visual cryptography in wavelet domain”, in Image Processing: Algorithms and Systems XI, International Society for Optics and Photonics, vol. 8655, 2013, p. 865 504.
D. Stucki, S. Burri, E. Charbon, C. Chunnilall, A. Meneghetti, and F. Regazzoni, “Towards a high-speed quantum random number generator”, in Emerging Technologies in Security and Defence; and Quantum Security II; and Unmanned Sensor Systems X, International Society for Optics and Photonics, vol. 8899, 2013, 88990R
Books, Chapters & Contributions in Books
A. Meneghetti, P. Peterlongo, and M. Sala, “Encoding in the DTMF channel for two-channel authentication”, in Physical and Data-Link Security Techniques for Future Communication Systems, Springer, 2016, pp. 205–212.
Patents
V. Di Nicola, M. Sala, A. Meneghetti, and R. Longo, “Method and apparatus for a blockchain-agnostic safe multi-signature digital asset management”, Publication number 20210158444, May 2021.
N. Massari, F. Acerbi, G. Fontana, D. Stoppa, N. Zorzi, L. Pavesi, M. Sala, A. Meneghetti, L. Gasparini, Z. Bisadi, et al., “Improved random number generator, in particular improved true random number generator”, US Patent App. 16/334,332, Jul. 2019.
White Papers, Drafts & Preprints
M. Battagliola, A. Flamini, R. Longo, A. Meneghetti, and M. Sala, Quadrans blockchain, yellow paper v1.0, 2021.
G. D’Alconzo and A. Meneghetti, “Vanishing ideals of binary Hamming spheres”, preprint, 2021.
N. Di Chiano, R. Longo, A. Meneghetti, and G. Santilli, “A survey on nist pq signatures”, preprint, 2021.
M. Battagliola, R. Longo, A. Meneghetti, and M. Sala, “A provably-unforgeable threshold EdDSA with an offline recovery party”, preprint, 2020.
R. Longo, A. Meneghetti, and M. Sala, “Threshold multi-signature with an offline recovery party”, preprint, 2020.
A. Meneghetti, “On linear codes and distinct weights”, preprint, 2018.
A. Tomasi and A. Meneghetti, “Binary linear code weight distribution estimation by random bit stream compression”, preprint, 2018.
Editorial Roles, Organising Committees & Research Groups
Research Groups:
Crittografia e Codici (Unione Matematica Italiana, Research Group for Coding and Cryptography), GNSAGA (Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica “Francesco Severi” - INDAM -, Group for Algebraic and Geometric Structures and their Applications, Section Algebratic Structures and Combinatorial Geometry), De Componendis Cifris (Italian Initiative for Cryptography), CryptoLabTN (Laboratory for Industrial Mathematics and Cryptography, Dep. of Mathematics, University of Trento)Guest Editor:
Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390): Special Issue “The Cryptography of Cryptocurrency”, Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994): Special Issue “The Advances in Algebraic Coding Theory”Reviewer:
Advances in Mathematics of Communications (ISSN 1930-5346), Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication and Computing (ISSN 1432-0622), Discrete Mathematics (ISSN 0012-365X), Finite Fields and Their Applications (ISSN 1071-5797), Frontiers in Blockchain (ISSN 2624-7852), Journal of Mathematical Cryptology (ISSN 1862-2984), Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390), Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics (ISSN 1660-5454), Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220), Transactions on Combinatorics (ISSN 2251-8657).Organizing Committees:
Online Seminars for the UMI Group “Crittografia e Codici” (from 2021), Workshop 2021 for the UMI Group “Crittografia e Codici”.Scientific Committees:
Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Workshop 2021 for the UMI Group “Crittografia e Codici”; Chair of PQCifris School&Workshop 2022 - School and Workshop on Post-Quantum Cryptography 2022
Teaching Activities
Ph.D. courses:
- Advances in Cryptography and Codes: Advanced algebraic and geometric methods for the construction of minimal codes, Ph.D. School of Mathematics, University of Trento, A.Y. 2022-2023
- The interplay between algebra and randomness in Cryptography, Ph.D. School of Mathematics, University of Trento, A.Y. 2020-2021M.Sc. courses:
- Discrete Fourier Analysis, M.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Trento, A.Y. 2021-2023
- Coding Theory and Applications (assistant), M.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Trento, A.Y. 2014-2015, 2018-2021
- Advanced Coding Theory and Cryptography (assistant), M.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Trento, A.Y. 2015-2016, 2018-2020
- Statistics of Stochastic Processes (assistant), M.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Trento, A.Y. 2014-2015Organisation and teaching of courses for professionals:
- Post-Quantum Cryptography, A.Y. 2018-2019, 2019-2020
- Post-Quantum Ciphers: NIST finalists, A.Y. 2020-2021
- Quantum Information, A.Y. 2018-2019, 2019-2020
- Random Number Generation for Cryptography, A.Y. 2020-2021
Work Experiences
From 2022: (non-tenure-track) Researcher
at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Trento
Starting from January 2022 I am a researcher (italian Ricercatore a Tempo Determinato - RTDA) within the activities of the European Union FSE-REACT-EU, PON Research and Innovation 2014–2020 DM1062/2021, mainly working on code-based and multivariate-based Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Main research:
- Code-based and Multivariate-based Digital Signature Algorithms;
- Coding Theory and computational complexity;
- Threshold Cryptography;
- Consensus algorithms for distributed ledgers.
Other activities:
- Supervision of Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses in mathematics;
- teaching within the M.Sc. in Mathematics;
- active search for public and private funding.
2017-2021: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Trento
In my four-and-a-half years as a postdoc I worked on several research projects, including a European Project PON 2014-2020 Ricerca ed Innovazione called “Distributed Ledgers for secure open communities (SecureOpenNets)” together with researchers from several universities (University of Trento, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, University of Calabria), research centers (italian National Research Council - CNR) and private companies.
Main research:
- algebraic methods for post-quantum cryptography;
- Coding Theory and optimality;
- Computational Complexity of algebraic problems;
- protocols for threshold digital signature schemes based on elliptic curves;
- algebraic and cryptographic aspects of blockchain technologies;
- Design and analysis of blockchain-based protocols for data integrity verification;
Other activities:
- Supervision of M.Sc. theses in mathematics;
- active search for public and private funding.
Education
2017 - Ph.D. Cum Laude in Mathematics
Thesis: “Optimal Codes and Entropy Extractors”
Department of Mathematics, University of Trento, Ph.D. Supervisor: Prof. Massimiliano Sala
During my Ph.D. I mainly studied Coding Theory from both a Combinatorial and an Algebraic point of view. I spent a research period at LIRMM in Montpellier with Dr. E. Guerrini to work on optimal nonlinear codes.
Part of my research involved the link between Coding Theory and Entropy Extractors, algebraic methods useful to improve the entropy rate of Random Number Generators for cryptographic purposes. This work was carried out as part of the SiQuro Project.
2013 - M.Sc. Cum Laude in Mathematics
Thesis: “Algebraic Post-Processing and Non-binary Entropy Extractors”
Department of Mathematics, University of Trento, Supervisor: Prof. Massimiliano Sala
In my M.Sc. I studied Coding Theory, Cryptography, and the Mathematics related to them. After a research internship at IdQuantique SA where I worked on the analysis of Random Number Generators I worked on the Entropy Extractors from an algebraic point of view.
2011 - B.Sc. in Mathematics
Thesis: “La Formula di Hurewicz”
Department of Mathematics, University of Padua, Supervisor: Prof. Pietro Polesello
My B.Sc. was focused on pretty-much-everything-is-usually-taught-regarding-Mathematics-at-Bachelor-level. I studied the basics of Algebra, Analysis, Geometry, Probability and so on. For my B.Sc. thesis I presented a famous result of Algebraic Topology known as Hurewicz Theorem, a theorem linking the Fundamental Group, Singular Homology, Čech Cohomology and Singular Cohomology.