Dr. David Jao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Jao is an acclaimed academic in the field of Mathematics, currently serving as a faculty member at the University of Waterloo. His research primarily focuses on cryptography and number theory, with particular emphasis on elliptic and hyperelliptic curve cryptography. Jao has gained recognition for his contributions to post-quantum cryptography and isogeny-based cryptography. Before joining the University of Waterloo, he was a post-doctoral researcher in the Cryptography Anti-Piracy Group at Microsoft Research where he honed his expertise in cryptographic algorithms and their applications. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Harvard University under the supervision of renowned mathematician Noam Elkies. Jao is also affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Computing at Waterloo, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that integrates elements of quantum computing with cryptographic methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-doc Researcher

— Present

Microsoft Research • Redmond, WA, USA

Worked in the Cryptography Anti-Piracy Group, focusing on application of cryptographic algorithms.

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.