Dr. Hongwei Zhu is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, in Shenzhen, China. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from Anqing Normal University in 2016, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Anhui University, completed in 2019 and 2023, respectively. From November 2021 to December 2022, Dr. Zhu was funded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) project and trained under Professor Sihem Mesnager at the University de Paris VIII, France, where he gained valuable international academic experience. His work primarily focuses on cryptography and coding theory. Over the past five years, he has actively engaged in the academic community, participating in over 15 conferences and delivering a notable conference report at the 7th International Symposium on Coding and Cryptography in May 2023. Dr. Zhu’s dedication to research and excellence has been recognized through various national scholarships and academic awards.

Research Interests:

Dr. Hongwei Zhu’s research interests lie in the fields of cryptography and coding theory. He focuses on various aspects of linear codes, cyclic codes, and their derivatives, including the weight spectrum, basic parameters, and asymptotic behavior. Dr. Zhu has made significant contributions to solving public problems related to the specific parameters of anti-primitive BCH codes, as well as studying the weight spectral cardinality of general linear codes under the Hamming metric. His work also involves analyzing the asymptotic goodness of derivative codes of several types of cyclic codes and investigating the weight problems of b-symbol pairs in irreducible cyclic codes and Kasami codes. Additionally, Dr. Zhu has systematically explored the parameters of cyclic codes derived from low differentially uniform functions, leading to important advancements in the field and earning him recognition for his research excellence.

Skills:

Dr. Hongwei Zhu possesses a diverse set of skills that complement his research in cryptography and coding theory. He is proficient in mathematical modeling and analysis, which are essential for his work on linear codes, cyclic codes, and their derivatives. Dr. Zhu has strong analytical skills, enabling him to solve complex problems related to the weight spectrum, basic parameters, and asymptotic behavior of codes. He is also experienced in the use of symmetric polynomials and attribute-based encryption for secure data exchange. Dr. Zhu is adept at conducting in-depth research and has a proven track record of publishing in high-impact journals and presenting at international conferences. His collaborative skills have allowed him to work effectively with researchers from various institutions, including his joint training with Professor Sihem Mesnager at the University de Paris VIII. Additionally, Dr. Zhu’s ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications makes him a valuable asset in the field of cryptography and coding theory.

Awards & Honors:

Dr. Hongwei Zhu has received several awards and honors in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of cryptography and coding theory. He was awarded national scholarships for graduate students, as well as academic scholarships for PhD students, highlighting his academic excellence. Dr. Zhu received funding from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) project from November 2021 to December 2022, which enabled him to gain valuable international experience by training with Professor Sihem Mesnager at the University de Paris VIII. He has actively participated in over 15 academic conferences, both domestically and internationally, and delivered a notable conference report at the 7th International Symposium on Coding and Cryptography in Xinxiang, Henan, in May 2023. His significant contributions to the study of cyclic codes from low differentially uniform functions led to his nomination for the “Best Researcher Award”. These recognitions attest to Dr. Zhu’s dedication, expertise, and impact in his field.

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