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Axel Mertens

Research staff @ Cosic, KU Leuven
Flemish Brabant, Belgium

I just finished my PhD in cryptography in August 2025. While my specialization is cryptography, I am interested in many other topics: data science, neural networks, and mechanical engineering. I am a positive and socially engaged person who loves to learn new things. I enjoy getting creative to solve practical problems.

Tech stack

Back-end

C
C++
Python

Miscellaneous

Machine Learning
Programming Paradigms

Security

Cryptography
Language
Native Dutch
Dutch
Native
English
Fluent
French
Average
Work experience
Since 2016
Research staff @ Cosic, KU Leuven
01 January 2024 - 31 August 2025

Finishing my PhD research, working more independently.

Tutor @ Memento Study Office
01 January 2016 - 31 December 2020

Tutoring advanced maths and physics courses to university students, both individually and in group.

Education experience
Since 2015
Electrical Engineering Science @ KU Leuven
01 September 2020 - 31 August 2025

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering Science focusing on cryptography, specifically on making existing protocols more efficient.

engineering science @ KU Leuven
01 September 2018 - 30 June 2020

Master's program in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Embedded Systems and Multimedia.

engineering science @ KU Leuven
01 September 2015 - 30 June 2018

Bachelor's program in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

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