Eli Naig
Mathematics @ Tulane University • coding theory • post-quantum cryptography
I'm a mathematics undergraduate at Tulane University, working with Mahir Bilen Can on algebraic coding theory and code-based post-quantum cryptography. I also co-founded QSPARC Labs, where we build software based on this research.
This summer I am at the University of South Carolina's NSF REU in quantum information science, working with Stephen Fenner on quantum position verification. I am applying to PhD programs for Fall 2027. The best way to reach me is by email at enaig@tulane.edu; my CV is here.
Selected Publications
- Applications of Bruhat-Chevalley-Renner Decomposition to Metric-Aware Code-Based CryptographyCryptology ePrint Archive, Paper 2026/665, 2026
Leadership
Co-Founder and Vice President, Tulane Science Olympiad
2024-Present
Co-founded Tulane’s first Science Olympiad invitational and helped drive rapid growth in Science Olympiad at Tulane and across Louisiana. Work includes statewide outreach, tournament organizing, volunteer coordination, campus-wide space allocation across 60+ classrooms and laboratories, and development of the official competition website, all in support of an effort to expand active Science Olympiad teams statewide.
President, Tulane Math Club
2026-2027
During the 2026-2027 academic year, I lead club programming, coordination, student engagement, and stewardship of the organization website.