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Roles & Affiliations
Full Professor of Security, Privacy and Identity at Radboud University Nijmegen's Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (since 2002). Affiliated professor in Philosophy (Ethics and Political Philosophy) and Law (Legal History). Member of multiple national cybersecurity councils including the National Cybersecurity Council (2011-2023) and scientific advisor to the Dutch police (since 2023).
Education
- PhD in Theoretical Computer Science (1991), Radboud University
- MSc in Mathematics and Philosophy, Radboud University
Research Focus
Pioneering work in privacy-friendly identity management (e.g., IRMA/PubHubs systems), cybersecurity policy, and foundational computer science areas like coalgebra and quantum computation. Notable achievements include exposing Mifare Classic smartcard vulnerabilities (2008) and developing privacy-by-design frameworks.
Awards & Recognition
- 2021: Stevin Prize (Netherlands' highest science honor)
- 2012: Officer of the Orange-Nassau Order
- 2018: Brouwer Award for Science & Society
Grants & Leadership
Recipient of ERC Advanced Grant (2012-2017) for quantum computation research. Founded Privacy by Design Foundation (non-profit promoting attribute-based authentication). Former chair of Bits of Freedom's advisory board (2012-2017).
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