Michele Orrù

Michele Orrù is a distinguished cryptographer, developer, and mathematician dedicated to the advancement of digital privacy and security. Passionate about the belief that privacy is a fundamental human right, Michele's research focuses on developing authentication mechanisms that prioritize user anonymity. This includes enhancing the efficiency and security of zero-knowledge proofs, lightweight anonymous credential systems, and confidential transactions.

He has made significant contributions to notable projects such as Python, Debian, and Tor, co-designing Globaleaks—an open-source whistleblowing platform used by over 300 organizations worldwide and available in more than 90 languages. Michele also co-authored the cryptographic foundations of Google’s Trust Tokens.

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at CNRS, Michele has an academic background that includes a PhD from École Normale Supérieure and a research scholarship at UC Berkeley. He actively maintains several cryptographic tools and libraries, demonstrating his commitment to innovative solutions that enhance digital security for NGOs and various organizations.