Dr. Lejla Batina

Professor

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Biography

Lejla Batina is a professor at Radboud University, holding the Digital Security chair. Her primary research focuses on applied cryptography, emphasizing secure implementations, side-channel attacks countermeasures, and post-quantum cryptography. She is engaged in several projects, including the PROACT project, aimed at designing new cryptographic algorithms with inherent protections against physical attacks, and the PREDATOR project, which investigates predicting hardware vulnerabilities before manufacturing. Professor Batina collaborates with leading scientists in the field to enhance cybersecurity foundations through the NWO Gravity award project, which seeks to reformulate the approach to cybersecurity. She additionally focuses on bio-inspired advanced security testing and promoting cross-sectoral collaboration in cybersecurity training and innovation across various countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-07-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Holds the Digital Security chair focusing on security of small devices.

Adjunct Professor

2024-06-01 — 2027-06-01

University of Bergen • Bergen, Norway

Contributing to the Applied Crypto Course as an advisory board chair.

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).