Dr. Francois Dupressoir

Associate Professor

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Biography

Francois Dupressoir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bristol, where he specializes in developing and applying computer-aided techniques to evaluate cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and implementations. His research interests include cryptography, software security, machine-checked proofs, and program verification. Dupressoir's work focuses on proving cryptographic side-channel security properties in concrete realizations of cryptographic primitives and protocols, especially in the presence of a partial compromise. He is actively involved in tackling adversary modeling and designing proof methodologies and verification tools for secure software systems. Dupressoir has taught various courses, including Cryptology and Advanced Cryptology, and is engaged in teaching activities related to formal methods and software security.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Develops and applies computer-aided techniques in cryptography.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Surrey • Guildford, UK

Taught cryptography courses and conducted research.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

— Present

IMDEA Software Institute • Madrid, Spain

Conducted research on secure software and cryptographic protocols.

Courses

Cryptology (Year 3) Advanced Cryptology (Year 4) Programming Languages and Computation (Year 2)

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.