Manuel Santos

Manuel Santos has a diverse work experience in the fields of cryptography, data science, and mathematics. Manuel currently works at Nillion as a Cryptography Engineer. Prior to that, they pursued a PhD in Cryptography at the Instituto de Telecomunicações. At Tekever, Manuel worked as a Data Scientist, where they developed and implemented a recommendation engine and also conducted research on the applications of Quantum Technologies. Manuel also had a role as a Cryptography Researcher at Tekever. Manuel's earlier work experience includes a position as a New Talents in Mathematics at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Manuel Santos has a strong academic background in the field of information security. Manuel pursued their most recent degree, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), from 2019 to 2023 at the Instituto Superior Técnico. During this time, their research focused on information security.

Prior to their PhD, Manuel completed a Master of Science (MS) degree in Applied Mathematics from the Imperial College London. Manuel attended this institution from 2016 to 2017.

Before pursuing their master's degree, Manuel obtained a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the Instituto Superior Técnico. Manuel studied at this university from 2013 to 2016.

Returning further back in their educational journey, Manuel completed their International Baccalaureate at Colégio Planalto, from 2005 to 2013. The specific field of study for their International Baccalaureate is not provided.

Aside from their formal education, Manuel also obtained a certification in Viola d'arco from the Conservatório de Música, Escola Metropolitana de Música de Lisboa in September 2013.