An Braeken

An Braeken is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. Their research focuses on cryptography, IoT security, blockchain technology, and post-quantum security protocols. They lead projects such as 'Evolution in Security and Privacy for 6G networks' and 'Tech4Health: Venturing into Future Health Technologies', emphasizing secure communication and resource management in next-generation networks.

Research interests include authentication protocols, embedded systems security, and decentralized technologies. Key projects address 6G network slicing, secure edge computing, and blockchain applications in healthcare. Braeken has received the 2021 IACR RWC Cryptohackathon 2nd Prize for contributions to functional encryption.

• Collaborations span academia and industry, including work on Rust programming for embedded systems and acoustic authentication techniques.
• Over 240 publications and 46 research projects highlight their leadership in cybersecurity and IoT innovation.