Lavinia Ciungu
Ph.D: Cryptography, SUNY at Buffalo
Ph.D: Logic and Universal Algebra, University of Bucharest
MS: French and Francophone literature, University of Iowa
My research is in Algebra, with a particular focus on its connections to real-world problems. In Cryptography, I study methods for keeping information secure by transforming it into coded forms that can only be read by authorized parties. This area of mathematics plays a critical role in technologies we use every day, including online banking, private messaging, and the protection of digital identities.
I also work in Logic, which emphasizes clear reasoning and problem-solving, as well as Universal Algebra, a field that explores the common structures and patterns underlying algebraic systems such as groups, rings, and lattices.
Beyond my research, I enjoy teaching a wide range of mathematics courses and collaborating with students on projects that demonstrate how mathematics can come to life beyond the classroom.
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