Rachit Garg
Assistant Professor Faculty Fellow at New York University
New York, New York, United States
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Top SchoolRachit Garg is an assistant professor and faculty fellow at New York University specializing in theoretical computer science, cryptography, and cybersecurity, with nine years of experience spanning research and teaching. He completed his Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin in 2024 under Brent Waters and holds a B.Tech+M.Tech from IIT Madras, reflecting strong foundations in both theory and applied security. His work bridges rigorous cryptographic theory with policy-relevant questions, positioning him to translate formal results into real-world security guidance. Based in New York, he combines academic mentorship with active research momentum and a background of hands-on graduate research that informs his classroom and scholarly directions. An understated strength is his cross-cultural academic trajectory, bringing perspectives from leading institutions in India and the U.S.
9 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Indian Institute of Technology MadrasDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at The University of Texas at AustinGithub contributions (5)
RachitG54/IITMadrasCoursework
Jan 2019 - Aug 2023
Contributions:1 push, 1 branch in 4 years 7 months
RachitG54/FED
Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
Contributions:14 commits in 18 days
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