Ask Me Anything - with Joan Daemen

Join a captivating Ask Me Anything session with renowned cryptographer Joan Daemen, co-designer of AES and SHA-3. Explore Daemen's journey into cryptography, his naming inspirations, and reflections on past work. Gain valuable insights on PhD and postdoc pursuits, the future of symmetric cryptography, and the impact of SHA-3. Discover the importance of avoiding tunnel vision in research and learn about potential improvements in cryptographic designs. This 36-minute talk offers a unique opportunity to delve into the mind of a leading figure in the field of cryptography.

Introduction
How did you get introduced to crypto
What is your inspiration from naming your crypto
Would you change anything
Margins for improvement
If you go back in time
Value size and rate
Advice for PhD and postdocs
Symmetric key cryptography
Avoiding tunnel vision
Future of symmetric cryptography
What happens with SHA3