Gustavo Banegas
About Gustavo Banegas
Gustavo Banegas is a postdoctoral researcher currently working at Inria in Saclay, France, with a focus on post-quantum cryptography for embedded devices. He has a strong academic background, holding a PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science with a specialization in Cryptography from Eindhoven University of Technology.
Work at Inria
Gustavo Banegas has been working at Inria as a Postdoctoral Researcher since 2020. His research is part of the GRACE Team, where he focuses on post-quantum cryptography specifically for embedded devices. His work involves contributing to the implementation of various post-quantum cryptography schemes on RIOT-OS, including isogeny-based, lattice-based, and hash-based methods. This role allows him to engage in cutting-edge research in the field of cryptography.
Education and Expertise
Gustavo Banegas holds multiple degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina from 2007 to 2012. He then completed a Master's degree in Computer Science at the same institution from 2012 to 2015. Banegas pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics and Computer Science with a focus on Cryptography at Eindhoven University of Technology from 2015 to 2019. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in cryptographic principles and practices.
Previous Research Positions
Before joining Inria, Gustavo Banegas held several research positions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he was a PhD student at Eindhoven University of Technology from 2015 to 2019, where he worked under the supervision of notable cryptographers Tanja Lange and Daniel J. Bernstein. His experience also includes internships at Riscure and CryptoExperts, where he gained practical insights into the field.
Internships and Early Career
Gustavo Banegas began his professional career with various internships that provided him with valuable experience. He interned at Riscure for three months in 2017 in the Delft Area, Netherlands, and at CryptoExperts for two months in 2018 in the Paris Area, France. Additionally, he worked as a HelpDesk at UDESC for ten months in 2007 and as a Software Tester at Pixeon Medical Systems for nine months in 2009. These roles contributed to his development in the technology sector.
Research Contributions
During his PhD studies, Gustavo Banegas participated in the ECRYPT-NET project, a European Union-financed initiative under the Horizon 2020 program. His contributions to the project focused on advancing the field of cryptography. At Inria, he continues to engage in research activities that aim to enhance the security of embedded devices through post-quantum cryptography.