Ini Kong

Ini Kong is a PhD candidate at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM), within the Engineering Systems and Services Department. She is affiliated with the Information and Communication Technology group. Her research focuses on designing quantum-secure Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems and developing growth-stage models to guide organizations toward a controlled transition to quantum-safe futures. Ini holds an MSc in Environment and Society studies from Radboud University (Netherlands) and a BA (Honors) in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Toronto (Canada).

During her MSc, Ini conducted a research internship at Provincie Gelderland’s Energy Transition department, contributing to the Wijk van de Toekomst program through her thesis on knowledge management systems for local energy initiatives, which proposed governance models for municipalities and stakeholders. Her expertise spans ICT governance, digital trust, and transition management in both public and private sectors.

Her research interests emphasize practical frameworks for organizational readiness in adopting quantum-safe technologies, government roles in steering these transitions, and policy recommendations addressing implementation challenges. No scientific awards have been explicitly mentioned. As a PhD candidate, her advising and grant information are not detailed in the provided texts, though her work aligns with national cybersecurity initiatives. She is part of the Information and Communication Technology research group at TPM.