Dr. Shafi Goldwasser: A Turing Award winner, Goldwasser co-invented zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) during her tenure at MIT. Her foundational work has provided the basis for many cryptographic systems.
Dr. Silvio Micali: Alongside Goldwasser, Micali also played a pivotal role in the initial development of ZKPs. His contributions have been instrumental in setting the direction for subsequent research in the field.
Prof. Oded Goldreich: Based at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Goldreich’s work spans various areas of cryptography, with a significant emphasis on the foundational aspects of ZKPs.
Dr. Eli Ben-Sasson: A professor at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Ben-Sasson’s research on scalable ZKPs, particularly zk-SNARKs, has been a cornerstone in the space, especially in the context of blockchain applications.
Dr. Alessandro Chiesa: At UC Berkeley, Chiesa has delved deep into the theory and application of ZKPs, contributing significantly to the development of zk-SNARKs and their integration with blockchain systems.
Dr. Jens Groth: Groth, from University College London, is renowned for his work on non-interactive ZKPs, developing efficient protocols that have since become benchmarks in the domain.
Prof. Rafael Pass: Operating out of Cornell University, Pass’s research touches on various cryptographic protocols, including a strong focus on ZKPs and their foundational properties.
Dr. Eran Tromer: Based at Tel Aviv University, Tromer’s work encompasses scalable ZKPs, secure hardware, and their intersections, offering both theoretical insights and practical implementations.
Dr. Rosario Gennaro: A professor at the City College of New York, Gennaro has made multiple contributions to the realm of ZKPs, delving into their practical constructions and applications in broader cryptographic protocols.
Dr. Jonathan Bootle: Emerging as a promising voice in the community, Bootle’s work, primarily at University College London, has provided advancements in the efficiency and compactness of ZKP constructions.
