Recommendations for Cryptography PhD programs in Europe
Hi everyone,
I’m a Master’s student with a background in both math and computer science, and I'm deeply passionate about cryptography. I’ve already taken a dedicated crypto track at my university, and now I’m facing the choice of what to do next.
I’ve always been a bit torn because my goal is to do research at the intersection of mathematics and computer science. To give you an idea: I wouldn't want to spend my time purely formalizing protocol security proofs, but I also don't want to just write code for already existing protocols. I'm looking for that sweet spot right in the middle.
My next step is definitely a PhD. Even though I'm close to graduating, I haven't applied anywhere yet. Do you have any recommendations on which universities or research groups in Europe I should look into for a solid PhD in cryptography?
Thanks in advance for any advice!