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Taking Measure

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Meltem Sonmez Turan

Meltem Sonmez Turan is a mathematician in the Computer Security Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Meltem's research interests include symmetric cryptography, random number generation and circuit complexity. In her free time, she dreams about being a lighthouse keeper and kayaking with the whales.

Lightweight Crypto, Heavyweight Protection

January 13, 2021

Logic puzzles, brain teasers and mathematical riddles fascinated me throughout my childhood, so I feel lucky that I ended up with a career that never lacks for

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