Click here to learn more about POLYAS’ research department<\/a><\/p>\nContributions to the FlexiVote Research Project:<\/h3>\n
On the basis of FlexiVote, our research team has\u00a0released a number of academic papers which have subsequently been presented at international conferences and published in renowned academic journals. The project has also emerged as the focus for two dissertations, one of which has already been published.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the scientific results of this research will be incorporated into teaching. Indeed, Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer has been presenting, amongst other areas of research, the latest in applied digital security concepts. Ultimately, FlexiVote has a long-term sustainable future ahead of it, based on\u00a0high-level academic research.<\/p>\n
Federal State Support for the Research Project<\/h3>\n
The Federal State of Hesse, Germany, was convinced that an investment in POLYAS & TU Darmstadt’s research would be worth it. Accordingly, they have supported the development of FlexiVote from its inception under the LOEWE research development program. This program supports the Regional government of Hesse in developing joint projects between state government and leading academic institutions. It focuses on building tight-knit connections between academics, government, and businesses with the intention of pushing long-term and sustainable growth into the regional economy.<\/p>\n
The result of the project will influence online voting systems worldwide. The FlexiVote research project will ultimately be used as the core concept of the new POLYAS NG voting system. NG, already under construction, will be founded on the latest cryptographic modules and be highly customizable to ensure the highest security in tandem with the smoothest experience for election managers and voters alike.<\/p>\n
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