Dr. Markus Kuhn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Markus Kuhn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2002, having previously completed his MSc and Diplom-Informatiker degrees at the University of Erlangen in 1997 and 1996, respectively. Kuhn's primary research interests lie in computer security, specifically focusing on hardware signal-processing aspects, compromising emanations, and RFID security. He has studied security positioning systems, hardware tamper resistance, smartcards, network security, and intellectual-property protection technologies. Kuhn has authored numerous publications in these areas, contributing to various conferences and journals. He teaches undergraduate courses in Cryptography and Digital Signal Processing at Cambridge and has supervised several postgraduate students. His contributions to the field are recognized through multiple awards and roles in academic committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science, with a focus on security and digital processing.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.