Resume

Five-day workshop at Dubai branch

Thesis title: Memory-Efficient Algorithms for Solving Subset Sum and Related Problems with Cryptanalytic Applications / Supervisor: Prof. Alexander May

IT Security, with highest honors (valedictorian)

Business Informatics, with highest honors (valedictorian)

Leading cryptographic research at the intersection of strategy, standardization, and implementation. Driving national and global PQC efforts while heading a cross-functional team, contributing to international standards as a co-submitter to the NIST PQC process, and supporting the UAE’s national cryptography standardization initiative. Actively shaping the broader cryptographic ecosystem through publications, invited talks, and program committee work, while guiding strategic initiatives that align research with real-world applications.

Defined strategic research directions and led interdisciplinary collaborations across teams and institutions, helping shape TII’s long-term agenda in cryptography. Played a key role in establishing the center’s global recognition by authoring and securing successful high-impact publications and research grants, including a DFG-funded initiative. Contributing to both client-facing and product-focused programs.

Drove impactful research with real-world relevance, supporting both product development and standardization efforts. Contributed to widely adopted tooling, such as the CryptographicEstimators framework, and maintained key cryptographic libraries. Published extensively in the field and actively supported junior talent through mentorship, supervision, and technical guidance.

Advanced research in algorithm design for cryptographic applications, combined with teaching, mentoring, and active participation in the academic community through publications and conference presentations.