IACR 2005 Elections

The election committee consists of:

Josh Benaloh

Tom Berson -- Election Committee Chair

Arjen Lenstra -- Returning Officer

Eligible members will be invited to vote on a) a proposed change to the Bylaws, and b) open positions.

Positions to be filled at this election (for terms starting 1 Jan 2006):

POSITION            TERM              CURRENTLY
Director            3 Years           Ed Dawson 
Director            3 Years           Jean-Jacques Quisquater 
Director            3 Years           Rebecca Wright

BYLAW CHANGE

A full copy of the Bylaws reflecting the proposed changes can be found online at http://www.iacr.org/elections/2005/ProposedBylaws.html .

CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS

The following statements have been provided by the candidates.

Kwangjo Kim: For the past 20 years, I have successfully served on various committees of IACR conferences and workshops, including General Chair of Asiacrypt2004 and Asiacrypt Steering Committee Chair. If elected, I will be committed to narrowing the gap in our academic achievements and promoting understanding of cultural differences. Vote for me. Home page , Longer statement

Antoine Joux: I have been a regular member of IACR since 1990 and have regularly contributed to IACR conferences. I would like to participate in the strategic direction of our community. I intend to make sure that researchers can easily attend conferences thus keeping IACR focused toward scientific excellence and worldwide recognition. Longer statement

Greg Rose: I believe in giving back to organizations that have helped me, and IACR has done so. Organizations I have helped in the past include USENIX, the Inner City Montessori Association, the Australian Unix Users Group, the System Administrators Guild and General Chair of Crypto 2003. Home page , Longer statement

Yvo Desmedt: IACR promoted research internally (workshops, fellows, best paper awards). Local issues in certain countries (as the lack of grants on hash function in the US) require local chapters. IACR should maintain the high visibility of its publications. Wherever you may live, I am listening to your input. Vote for me. Home page , Longer statement

Stuart Haber: I have served on the Board for the past two years as General Chair of Crypto 2005, and would like the opportunity to help keep the IACR going on an even keel, advance the scientific interests of its members, and help us to deal intelligently with questions surrounding electronic publication. Home page , Longer statement

DRAFT BALLOT

A sample ballot can be obtained here .