Dr. Ekta Bindal is a researcher in the field of post-quantum cryptography, specialising in code-based cryptographic schemes. She earned her doctorate in code-based cryptography from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, where her research focused on the design and analysis of secure cryptographic primitives based on coding theory. Dr Bindal is currently engaged in advanced research on digital signature schemes and the evaluation of code-based submissions to NIST’s additional signature scheme track. She has actively participated in various national and international conferences, workshops, and webinars related to code-based cryptography and post-quantum security, fostering collaborations and staying abreast of the latest developments in the field. She has also published several research papers on the topic and is considered an expert in the field.