2016 IACR Fellows
![headshot of Ed Dawson, 2016 IACR fellow](/fellows/2016/dawson.png)
Ed Dawson
For visionary service to the IACR and fostering the Asian-Pacific cryptographic community, and for important scientific contributions.
![headshot of Shai Halevi, 2016 IACR fellow](/fellows/2016/halevi.jpg)
Shai Halevi
For numerous groundbreaking contributions spanning the theory and practice of cryptography, and for outstanding service to the IACR.
![headshot of Victor Shoup, 2016 IACR fellow](/fellows/2016/shoup.jpg)
Victor Shoup
For fundamental contributions to public-key cryptography and cryptographic security proofs, and for educational leadership.
![headshot of Nigel P. Smart, 2016 IACR fellow](/fellows/2016/smart.png)
Nigel P. Smart
For essential contributions to the theory and practice of real world cryptography and outstanding service to the IACR.