Atul Luykx

Atul Luykx is a seasoned Staff Software Engineer at Google, specializing in private compute and infrastructure for Pixel AI applications, and serves as the lead cryptographer for Pixel products. Luykx has a diverse background in cryptography, having held positions as Head of Cryptography at Swirlds Inc and Staff Research Scientist at Visa, where extensive research on security and cryptography was conducted. With significant academic experience, Luykx completed a PhD in Cryptography at KU Leuven and contributed to teaching and research at various institutions, including a postdoctoral role at the University of California, Davis. Luykx has authored numerous publications, participated in international conferences, and engaged in community efforts such as paper reviews and session chairing within the ISO/IEC standards organization.