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Mathematics • Coding theory • Cryptography

I study algebraic coding theory and post-quantum cryptography.

I’m Eli Naig, a mathematics undergraduate at Tulane University. My work centers on the metric and algebraic structure of code families and on building reproducible systems for cryptographic research.

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Education
B.S. Mathematics, Tulane University, expected 2027 · GPA 3.97 / 4.00

Research focus

I work on algebraic methods in coding theory and cryptography.

  • Algebraic coding theory: structural and metric properties of code families.
  • Algebraic geometry: foundations and examples that inform code structure.
  • Post-quantum cryptography: code-based KEM design and analysis.
  • Number theory and cryptography: mathematical tools for secure constructions.
  • Reproducible systems: benchmark harnesses, conformance vectors, and experiment pipelines.

Outside the technical work

I’m drawn to scientific biography and computing history; favorites include Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, The Bit Player, and The Imitation Game.

Leadership

Tulane Science Olympiad logo

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.

Visit tulanescioly.org

Tulane Math Club logo

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.

Visit tulanemathsociety.github.io

Collaborate

I’m open to research collaboration in coding theory and post-quantum cryptography, seminar talks and technical discussions, project work, and graduate-level opportunities in mathematics.

If you’re reaching out about any of these, email me. A couple of sentences on context and timeline help.