Agni Datta

Agni Datta

About

I am a graduate student completing my master's in computer science, with a minor in cybersecurity, at VIT Bhopal University in India. I did my master's thesis under the mentorship of Matteo Campanelli. This summer, I'm at CISPA as a research assistant, hosted by Doreen Riepel.

Research Interests

My research lies in theoretical computer science, focusing on the foundations of cryptography and its interface with neighboring areas. I study proof systems and advanced cryptographic primitives, including non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs and indistinguishability obfuscation. I am also beginning to explore quantum-native cryptography.

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Publications

Preprints

Fiat-Shamir Goes Rational
Matteo Campanelli, Agni Datta
Cryptology ePrint Archive, Paper 2024/1645
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Books

Digital Resilience: Navigating Disruption and Safeguarding Data Privacy
Shishir Kumar Shandilya, Agni Datta, Yash Kartik, Atulya Kumar Nagar
Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024
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A Nature-Inspired Approach to Cryptology
Shishir Kumar Shandilya, Agni Datta, Atulya Kumar Nagar
Springer Nature Singapore, 2023
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Conference Papers

GPT Based Malware: Unveiling Vulnerabilities and Creating a Way Forward in Digital Space
Shishir Kumar Shandilya, G.S.V. Prharsha, Agni Datta, Gaurav Choudhary, Hoonyong Park, Ilsun You
IEEE DSPP 2023
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Securing Advanced Metering Infrastructure Using Blockchain for Effective Energy Trading
Yuvraj Singh, Agni Datta, Smita Shandilya, Shishir Kumar Shandilya
Springer AMLD 2023
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Journal Articles

YOLO-Based Segmented Dataset for Drone Vs. Bird Detection for Deep and Machine Learning Algorithms
Shishir Kumar Shandilya, Aditya Srivastav, Kyrylo Yemets, Agni Datta, Atulya Kumar Nagar
Data in Brief, 2023
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Thesis

On the Construction of Non-Interactive Proofs with Sublinear Verification Complexity
Agni Datta
Master's Thesis, VIT Bhopal University, 2025

Research Experience

Research Assistant

CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security | June 2025 - September 2025

Supervisor: Doreen Riepel

Research Intern

SECURE--Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security | November 2021 - October 2023

Supervisor: Shishir Kumar Shandilya

Education

Integrated Master of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering

VIT Bhopal University, India | July 2020 - July 2025

  • Major: Computer Science | Minor: Cybersecurity
  • GPA: 9.09/10
  • Thesis Advisor: Matteo Campanelli

Teaching

Teaching Assistant

Principles of Digital Forensics (CSD1001) | Fall 2023

VIT Bhopal University, India

Invited Talks

Academic Training