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PEOPLE @SCD • Quotes from researchers Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA? What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
PEOPLE @SCD
• Quotes from researchers
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
What drives youin doing research at SISTA?
Quote by Maria Isabel Osorio Garcia, Ph.D. student
“Looking for an opportunity to do my Ph.D., I found that the research done at SISTA is INTERDISCIPLINARY.”
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“What I really love is that I have the possibility to openly interact and discuss with motivated and enthusiastic colleagues from different areas assuring a real teamwork. “
Quote by Steven Vandeput, postdoc
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA? During my master thesis, a professor told me about prof. Van Huffel’s involvement regarding biomedical signal processing, my favourite course, within a European Space Agency project. Space Agency project. A unique chance for a PhD and a way to use effectively the knowlegde I just gained!
What drives you in doing research at SISTA? The multidisciplinary environment and the famous position of SISTA in this research domain.
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Quote by Joseph Szurley, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
The thought of working with an international group along with the departments direct ties with industry departments direct ties with industry provided the motivation to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
The day to day interaction with other students, professors, and departments allow for active contributions to many different disciplines.
Quote by Pepe Gilcacho, Ph.D. student
I am lucky to perform research in SISTA, surrounded by big names in signal processing, all working in
a multidisciplinary team.
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a multidisciplinary team.
Something I really like from SISTA's working environment is the balanced combination of fundamental research and its
application in industry.
Quote by Marco Signoretto, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
Because of the highly international environment and the exciting cutting-edge topics that are driven by both
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edge topics that are driven by both industrial as well as scientific
challenges
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
Having better models to describe the way reality works
Quote by Carlo Alzate, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
After studying a Master in Artificial Intelligence at the K.U.Leuven, I chose SISTA to start a Ph.D. in AI and data-driven modeling. Besides having a world-renowned reputation in these fields, I found SISTA to be an exciting, interdisciplinary and
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SISTA to be an exciting, interdisciplinary and multicultural research group in balance with fundamental research and industrial applications.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
The possibility to do research in an open and enriching environment while contributing to the state-of-the-art in machine learning and data-driven methodologies.
Quote by Tillman Falck, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
Having the opportunity with the possibility to work on an interesting topic & the prospect of living in a nice town.
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nice town.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
I enjoy thinking and like to be challenged.
Quote by Rocco Langone, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?Einstein said:” to do what I did I was standing on the shoulders of giants”. Well, in the same spirit, when I knew the excellence research being carried out at SISTA in data -
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carried out at SISTA in data -driven modelling, I thought it was a great opportunity to contribute to achieve important results.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?The international character of the group, the stimulating discussions, the possibility of enriching myself by a professional and human point of view day after day.
Quote by Laurent Sorber, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?Because at SISTA we apply mathematical engineering to solve a variety of interesting
and challenging problems.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?Contributing towards
improving the state-of-the-art in algorithms, accuracy and
efficiency.
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Quote by Nico Verbeeck,Ph.D. student
What drives you in doing research at
SISTA?
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
At SISTA you get lots of freedom to pursue new projects that you're interested in and lots of opportunities to co-operate on
an international level.
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Doing a Ph.D. is a great way to combine
my two passions, data mining and
medicine , and work on the development of new technologies that haven't even reached
industry yet.
an international level.
Quote by TundePh.D. student
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?My research at SISTA is driven by a desire to contribute to and learn from a burgeoning field, within a group that has and maintains an international scope.
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?I chose to do a PhD at SISTA, because the research group embodies the essence of interdisciplinary research. Research at SISTA resembles a crossroads of sorts, where many different methods and research directions (namely informatics and life sciences) meet to flawlessly exchange and grow ideas, benefiting all parties involved.
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Quote by Daniela Nitsch,Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
I like the highly international environment and the
excellent reputation of SISTA.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
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What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
SISTA is interdisciplinary and simplifies a high
quality collaboration between different fields, for
example between our Bioinformatics group and the
SCD group.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
Quote by Alejandro Sifrim,Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
"I started doing a Ph.D. at SISTA because as a biologist I wanted to be on the interdisciplinary crossroads. The BIOI group combines computer science, statistics, biology, biochemistry, medicine and whatever is needed to get the job done. Combine this with state-of-the-art hard and soft technology and you have a killer combo!"
"The pay-off is threefold : 1) We're contributing in the elucidation of biological principles, 2) By closely working with clinicians we're helping patients and improving medicine,3) The diversity in topics and people makes every day a challenging and fun experience which never becomes routine.“
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Quote by Maarten Breckpot, Ph.D. student
One important reason to start a Ph.D.
at SISTA is the close connection
between the academic world and the
industry. It is not only the theory that
matters but also the practical
consequences.
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consequences.
Knowing that my research can have a
real practical impact is a big
motivation for me.
Quote by Philippe Dreesen, Ph.D. student
I have always been interested in math,
science and engineering - and especially how
mathematical techniques can be used to
solve a variety of real-world problems.
I started my PhD at SISTA because the group
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I started my PhD at SISTA because the group
has a renowned international reputation in
this field.
SISTA in a few words: interdisciplinary,
friendly, open, international.
Quote by Attila Kozma, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at SISTA?
I caught a glimpse of flourishing ideas coupled with plenty of optimism that might provide
chance to improve technology in an attractive and motivating
environment.
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environment.
What drives you in doing research at SISTA?
My motivation is a result of cooperation with people from
different areas of science as well as working with industrial
partners on promising topics and having the possibility to improve
my skills.
Quote by Reinhart Paelinck, Ph.D. student
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"Because I want to be a part of creating a sustainable future by exploring the possibilities of new technologies !"
PEOPLE @SCD
• Quotes from researchers
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at COSIC?
What drives youin doing research at COSIC?
Quote by Filipe Beato, Ph.D. student
“I want to do a Ph.D. at COSIC because it is one
of the TOP security groups containing several groups containing several excellent researchers, and
for its DIVERSE CULTURAL environment”
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Quote by Deniz Toz, Ph.D. student
“I first came to COSIC as an Erasmus
student since it is among the BEST
universities in this area.
Then I found out that it is also a
FRIENDLY environment and is a
“I first came to COSIC as an Erasmus
student since it is among the BEST
universities in this area.
Then I found out that it is also a
FRIENDLY environment and is a
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FRIENDLY environment and is a
MATCHLESS place to acquire an
understanding of the applications of
Cryptography. “
FRIENDLY environment and is a
MATCHLESS place to acquire an
understanding of the applications of
Cryptography. “
Quote by Anthony Van Herrewege, Ph.D. student
"Doing a Ph.D. at COSIC allows me to
research scientifically important topics
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research scientifically important topics
that will help secure
tomorrow's high-tech electronics."
Quote door Gauthier Van Damme, Ph.D. student
“…omdat een doctoraat
perspectieven biedt om
creatief, zelfstandig en
toekomst gericht
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toekomst gericht
met TECHNOLOGIE bezig te zijn."
Quote by Elke De Mulder, Ph.D. student
“I like working in COSIC because this type of work allows me to satisfy my curious nature.
The topics studied at COSIC are broad, ranging from purely theoretic up to very
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ranging from purely theoretic up to very practical.
This makes it always fun to talk to my colleagues or work with them whatever I feel like. “
Quote by Markus Ullrich, Ph.D. student
“I want to do a Ph.D. at
COSIC because I can be
part of the search for
FUTURE security
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FUTURE security
technologies, ranging from
theoretical cryptography to
secure implementations.”
Quote by Ero Balsa, Ph.D. student
“For reasons of challenge,
fun, thrill and enriching my
research, choosing to go for
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a Ph.D. at COSIC was just
the BEST PLACE I could
think of.”
Quote by Yoni De Mulder, Ph.D. student
“Cryptography is the key to a safe future,
I'm glad COSIC gives me the opportunityto contribute to that.”
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PEOPLE @SCD
• Quotes from researchers
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D at DocArch?
What drives youin doing research at DocArch?
Quote by Kris van Hees, Ph.D. student
Why did you choose to pursue a Ph.D. at DocArch?
Prof. Jan Engelen expressed a true passion forthe field in which I wanted to pursue a Ph.D., and from the first moment we had a great workingrelationship . The group also immediatelyembraced the complexities of having a Ph.D. student working from abroad.
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student working from abroad.
What drives you in doing research at DocArch?
Accessibility of information has been animportant topic in my life and in my research. With the significant advances in technology, we should be able to better accommodate all members of society, but sadly that is far fromreality. Being able to conduct research towardsimproving that is very rewarding.
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Quote door Bert Frees, Ph.D. student
"Het geeft bijzonder veel voldoening om elke dag creatief bezig te kunnen zijn met technologie, en
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zijn met technologie, en daarbij ook nog eens het
leven makkelijker te maken van mensen met een functiebeperking."
