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Vincent GroenhuisView profile

Researcher

• Medical Robotics
• MRI-Guided Surgical Interventions
• Stepper Motor Technology
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Vincent Groenhuis is a postdoctoral researcher at the Robotics and Mechatronics (EEMCS-EE-RAM) group , University of Twente. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, and Medical Robotics respectively, all cum laude. His work focuses on image-guided medical robotics for bladder cancer diagnosis (Next-gen In-Vivo project) and MRI/ultrasound-guided breast biopsy (Sunram/MURAB projects), alongside innovations in pneumatic and electric stepper motors with two patents spun into companies. Education : BSc Computer Science (cum laude), MSc Embedded Systems (cum laude), PhD Medical Robotics (cum laude) Key Collaborations : Hamlyn Surgical Robot Challenge, European Robotic Forum, ICRA, BioRob, IROS His research integrates 3D-printed actuators with MRI safety protocols, enabling compact, reconfigurable systems for endovascular interventions and biopsy procedures. Article trends emphasize sensorless positioning , pneumatic computation , and multi-axis motor design . Awards include Best Video (Sunram 4, Hamlyn 2017) and Best Design (Sunram 3, Hamlyn 2016) . Supervised student projects span ultrasound needle steering , auto-rewind spool holders , and emergency disengagement mechanisms .

Berry SchoenmakersView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Secure Computation
• Algorithms
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Berry Schoenmakers is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He specializes in Cryptography and Secure Computation, with a focus on cryptographic protocols, secure multiparty computation, and algorithm design. His research integrates theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in secure arithmetic operations and numerical methods. He teaches courses including Set theory and algebra , Programming and modelling , Basic linear algebra , and Cryptographic Protocols . His recent work emphasizes advancements in threshold cryptography, fixed-point arithmetic for secure computation, and efficient GCD algorithms. Collaborations include co-authorship with researchers like Stan Korzilius and Toon Segers on topics ranging from secure group protocols to trigonometric function implementations in cryptographic contexts. No ancillary activities or scientific awards are listed in the provided information.

• Robotics
• Biomechatronics
• Human-Machine Interaction
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P.P. Jonker is a full Professor in the Department of Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Delft University of Technology. His research bridges robotics, intelligent systems, and human-centered control technologies, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in automation and machine perception. His research interests span Robotics , Biomechatronics , Human-Machine Interaction , Computer Vision , Machine Learning , and Adaptive Filtering . He focuses on enabling robots to operate autonomously in unstructured environments through active vision, sensor fusion, and intelligent control strategies. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in applying deep learning to visual data synthesis, optimizing hardware-efficient signal processing, and advancing robotic perception and control. These works reflect a strong integration of theoretical control methods with real-world engineering implementation, particularly in autonomous systems and industrial automation. Active contributor to IEEE and ACM publications Research featured in public media on autonomous vehicles and robot coworkers Supervised 19 academic works, indicating active mentorship His work has been supported through academic grants and collaborative projects, with applications in autonomous driving, industrial robotics, and smart sensing. He collaborates across disciplines, particularly in control theory, computer vision, and embedded systems. Jonker is involved in pioneering research on human-robot collaboration, where biomechatronic principles are applied to enhance robot adaptability and safety in shared workspaces. His lab likely focuses on real-time control systems, sensor integration, and machine learning for robotic autonomy.

• Arithmetic of Periods
• Heights and Transcendence
• Moduli Spaces in Algebraic Geometry
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Emre Sertöz is an Assistant Professor at the Mathematical Institute of Leiden University, specializing in Algebra, Geometry, and Number Theory. He previously held postdoctoral positions at Leibniz University Hannover, Max Planck Institute for Mathematics (Bonn), and Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences (Leipzig). PhD in Mathematics from Humboldt University of Berlin Short stay at University of Amsterdam during doctoral studies Research interests include: Arithmetic properties of periods of algebraic varieties Heights and transcendence theory Computation of periods and Picard ranks for surfaces Moduli spaces of curves with embellishments Enumerative problems in projective geometry Numerical methods in algebraic geometry His work involves developing computational tools like PeriodSuite for period matrix calculations. Key organizational activities include: Co-organizing the 2025 Lorentz workshop on recurrence and Diophantine approximation Co-organizing workshops at Banff International Research Station and International Congress on Mathematical Software Leading reading seminars on arithmetic deformation and mixed Hodge structures

• Algebra
• Number Theory
• Mathematics
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Bart de Smit is a Professor of Algebra and Number Theory at the Mathematical Institute of Leiden University's Faculty of Science. He serves as Vice Dean and Director of Education for the Faculty of Science, where as a member of the Faculty Board he is responsible for bachelor's and master's education within the faculty. His research spans multiple domains in mathematics with a distinctive focus on: Algebraic Number Theory Geometric Transformations Mathematical Analysis of Visual Art Conformal Mappings and Symmetry De Smit is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work on Escher's Print Gallery , where he applied mathematical principles to analyze and complete Escher's artwork that contained a mysterious blank spot. His research revealed the mathematical structure behind what's now known as the 'Droste effect' in Escher's work - a recursive visual phenomenon involving scaling symmetry. This interdisciplinary research culminated in a significant publication in the Notices of the American Mathematical Society in 2003. The publication and related work demonstrate de Smit's innovative approach that bridges pure mathematics with visual arts, using a five-step mathematical process to unravel, redesign, tile, convert, and complete Escher's work. His methodology combined complex analysis, image processing, and geometric transformations to solve what had been an artistic mystery. As an academic leader, de Smit oversees educational programs while maintaining active research involvement with the ALGANT (Algebra, Geometry, And Number Theory) program and the Intercity seminar ABC focusing on the ABC conjecture. His academic mentorship includes supervising PhD candidates such as Pavel Solomatin and Qijun Yan in advanced mathematical research.

Charlotte DombrowskyView profile

Researcher

• Modular Forms
• L-Functions
• Number Theory
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Charlotte Dombrowsky is a researcher at Leiden University's Mathematical Institute, specializing in modular forms and L-functions. She works within the Department of Number Theory, Algebra, and Geometry. Her research focuses on modular forms with non-square-free levels and their twists, including central values of L-functions. She has presented at international conferences such as Journées Arithmétiques and the Dutch Analytic Number Theory Symposium. At Leiden, she has served as a teaching assistant for courses ranging from Algebraic Number Theory to Calculus for Political Science Students. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Mathematics from ETH Zurich, supervised by Maryna Viazovska for her Master thesis. She co-organizes informal activities for women in the Mathematical Institute and served as PhD representative on the Institute Council (2022-2024). Her recent publications include studies on divisor sums with missing digits and probabilistic approaches to geometric packings.

• Cryptology
• Algebraic Number Theory
• Coding Theory
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Ronald Cramer is a Full Professor of Cryptology at Leiden University's Mathematical Institute and Head of the Cryptology Group at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam (1997) and an M.Sc. from Leiden University (1992). His research focuses on foundational aspects of cryptology, algebraic number theory, coding theory, algorithms, and complexity theory. Cramer has held significant academic roles, including Editorial Board memberships in journals like Journal of Cryptology and Designs, Codes and Cryptography . He has chaired major conferences such as EUROCRYPT 2005 and PKC 2008 . His contributions span secure multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and cryptographic protocol design. Notable awards include the ERC Advanced Grant (2016), Fellowship by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR, 2013), and membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW, 2013). His work emphasizes theoretical rigor and practical applications in cryptography.

• Computer Science
• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
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Marco J.G. Bekooij is a Full Professor holding dual appointments in Computer Architecture Design and Test for Embedded Systems and the Digital Society Institute . His research focuses on advancing embedded systems, radar technology, neural networks, and signal processing. Key areas include automotive radar object detection, sensor fusion, and energy-efficient decoding algorithms. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in smart technologies. Recent research trends emphasize optimizing algorithms for automotive applications and integrating neural networks with traditional signal processing techniques. He has supervised 11 academic works, fostering next-generation expertise in embedded systems and radar engineering. Collaborations span international conferences such as IEEE Radar and Euromicro DSD, reflecting his global academic engagement. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record (94+ outputs) highlights sustained research excellence.

Benno van den BergView profile

Lecturer

• Mathematical Logic
• Constructive Set Theory
• Category Theory
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Benno van den Berg is a Lecturer at the University of Amsterdam , affiliated with the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) and its Mathematical & Computational Logic (MCL) unit. His academic work bridges mathematical logic , category theory , and type theory , with a focus on constructive set theory and homotopy type theory . PhD in Mathematics from Utrecht University (2006), supervised by Ieke Moerdijk. Habilitationsschrift from Technische Universität Darmstadt (2011), supervised by Thomas Streicher. His research explores the intersection of logic and category theory, particularly in predicative topos theory , non-well-founded structures , and algebraic set theory . His publications emphasize exact completion , realizability , and homotopy type theory , with collaborations on topics like nonstandard arithmetic and noncommutative rings . Recent publications include work on inductive types , non-well-founded sets , and identity types , reflecting his interest in unifying logical frameworks with categorical methods. He has also contributed to model theory through course instruction and materials. He teaches courses such as Model Theory and Homotopy Type Theory at the University of Amsterdam, emphasizing classical and modern logical methods. His role involves both lecturing and supervising student seminars. As part of the ILLC, van den Berg engages in research and education within the Mathematical & Computational Logic unit, contributing to the development of logical systems with applications in computer science and mathematics.

• Mathematics
• Elliptic Curve
• Abelian Variety
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M. Melistas is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente, within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. He is a member of the Discrete Mathematics and Mathematical Programming group under the Mathematics of Operations Research (EEMCS-AM-MOR) division. He earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Patras, Greece (2016) and completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Georgia (2021) under Professor Dino Lorenzini, followed by postdoctoral research at the Steklov Mathematical Institute in Moscow and Charles University in Prague. His research spans core areas of Mathematics including Elliptic Curves, Abelian Varieties, Complex Multiplication, Function Fields, Torsion Points, Elliptic Surfaces, the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer Conjecture, and Torsion Subgroups, with primary contributions to Number Theory and Arithmetic Geometry. Dr. Melistas actively participates in the Mathematics of Operations Research group at the University of Twente, focusing on theoretical aspects of discrete mathematics and mathematical programming within the EEMCS faculty structure.

• Algebraic K-theory
• Number Theory
• Arithmetic Algebraic Geometry
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Rob de Jeu is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on algebraic K-theory, with connections to number theory, arithmetic algebraic geometry, and algorithmic mathematics. He has organized major international conferences and served as principal investigator in EU-funded networks like Arithmetic Algebraic Geometry and Algebraic K-Theory. His research group includes current members Sander Dahmen, Ilke Canakci, and Pol van Hoften, alongside collaborations with postdocs and visiting scholars such as Hang Liu. De Jeu’s work addresses conjectures by Zagier, Beilinson, and others, emphasizing explicit constructions in K-theory, regulator computations, and links to L-functions. Algorithmic contributions include methods for p-adic polylogarithms and numerical verification of conjectures. He has edited volumes like Motives and Algebraic Cycles and Regulators , and contributed to clusters like DIAMANT and GQT in the Netherlands. His recent research explores hyperbolic tessellations in K₃ theory, p-adic Artin L-functions, and elliptic curves over non-Abelian fields. De Jeu advises PhD students and has supervised postdocs in areas spanning K-theory, cohomology, and computational number theory. His work bridges theoretical advances with algorithmic tools, reflected in collaborations with institutions worldwide and frequent international seminar activities.

Thomas GrimmView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• String Theory
• Cosmology
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Prof. Thomas Grimm is a Professor and Director of the Dutch Research School of Theoretical Physics (DRSTP) at Utrecht University. His research focuses on unifying quantum field theories with gravity, primarily through string theory. He explores mathematical structures like tame geometry to analyze quantum field theory complexity and cosmological implications. Recent work emphasizes complexity bounds in quantum systems and moduli space dynamics. His research interests include particle physics, string theory applications in cosmology and quantum gravity, and mathematical logic's role in constraining effective theories. He has contributed to flux compactifications, swampland conjectures, and moduli stabilization mechanisms. Prof. Grimm emphasizes DRSTP's role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among theoretical physicists and supporting PhD students' professional development. His work bridges abstract mathematical frameworks with physical phenomena, aiming to uncover foundational principles of quantum gravity.

Oliver LorscheidView profile

Associate Professor

• Algebraic Geometry
• Arithmetic Geometry
• Tropical Geometry
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Oliver Lorscheid is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Bernoulli Institute for Dynamical Systems, Geometry and Mathematical Physics. His research spans algebraic geometry, tropical geometry, F1-geometry, and matroid theory, with applications in combinatorics and number theory. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Utrecht University (2008) Master in Mathematics, University of Bonn (2004) Research Focus: His work bridges combinatorial structures (matroids, quivers) with geometric frameworks (F1-schemes, tropical varieties), exploring unified theories for algebraic objects and their moduli spaces. Recent publications emphasize matroid foundations, F1-building blocks, and automorphic forms. Awards: Von Neumann Fellowship, Institute for Advanced Study (2024) Alumni of the Humboldt Foundation (since 2011) Supervision & Grants: He mentors PhD and Master's students in algebraic combinatorics and geometry. Major grants include Marie Curie Fellowship (EU), FAPERJ Scientist of the State, and multiple CNPq/CAPES awards for workshops on tropical geometry and moduli spaces. Collaborations & Leadership: Co-organizer of the F1 World Seminar, Algebra Seminar (Groningen), and Geometry of Matroids workshop (IAS). Heads editorial work for Innovations in Incidence Geometry .

Monika TrimoskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cryptanalysis
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Multivariate Cryptography
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Monika Trimoska is an Assistant Professor at the Coding Theory and Cryptology group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) , where she has worked since 2023. Previously, she was a postdoc at Radboud University and obtained her Ph.D. in cryptography at the University of Picardie Jules Verne under the supervision of Gilles Dequen and Sorina Ionica. She has also served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at her alma mater. Current Affiliation: Assistant Professor, TU/e (2023–present) Previous Affiliations: Postdoc at Radboud University (2021–2023), Teaching/Research Assistant at University of Picardie (2017–2021) Research Interests revolve around cryptanalysis of post-quantum cryptosystems , focusing on multivariate , code-based , and isogeny-based systems. Her work bridges theoretical and practical security analysis, particularly through SAT solvers and fault injection attacks . Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in algebraic attacks against digital signature schemes like MQ-Sign and CSIDH , with a focus on code equivalence problems , trilinear forms , and parallel collision search . She has also contributed to homomorphic encryption applications. Teaching Activities include courses on Applied Number Theory and Algebra and guest lectures on isogeny-based cryptography at Radboud University. She has co-supervised multiple Ph.D. , Master’s , and Bachelor’s students. Technical Contributions include open-source tools like WDSat (SAT solver for Weil descent) and MCE (Matrix Code Equivalence implementations).

L.A.M. SchoenmakersView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Secure Multiparty Computation
• Secret Sharing
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L.A.M. (Berry) Schoenmakers is an Associate Professor at the Coding Theory and Cryptology department of Eindhoven University of Technology. His research spans cryptography, secure computation, and algorithm design, with a focus on threshold systems and numerical methods in cryptographic contexts. Active in Secure Multiparty Computation , Secret Sharing , and Elliptic Curve Cryptography Published extensively in Cryptography , Fixed-Point Arithmetic , and Algorithm Design Recent work includes secure implementations of Newton-Raphson iteration and Extended GCD algorithms . He teaches courses in Cryptographic Protocols , Linear Algebra , and Programming , with active supervision of research outputs.