Pursuing a PhD under CYRENZH
CYRENZH serves as a network for PhD and postdoctoral researchers at the University of Zurich, ZHAW, ETH Zurich, and from other universities in Switzerland, uniting social and technical research fields to advance cybersecurity. Whether you are seeking to conduct research in cryptography, network security, human-computer interactions, or any other cybersecurity-related question, our community provides opportunities in various research groups and resources you need to thrive. Have a look at potential supervisors below and do not hesitate to contact us with them for further inquiries and to get in touch!
Connect with fellow scholars, engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, and stay at the forefront of cybersecurity research. Through collaborative projects and workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, deepen your understanding of emerging threats and technologies, and contribute to cutting-edge solutions that address real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Potential Supervisors and their research topics at University of Zurich
| Supervisor | Topics |
| Markus Christen | Ethics and Cybersecurity |
| Karsten Donnay | Security Policy |
| Lucas Leemann | Security Policy |
| Joachim Rosenthal | Coding Theory, Cryptography |
| Christian Schwarzenegger | Computer Crime and Cybercrime |
| Burkhard Stiller | Security in Communication and Distributed Systems as well as for Applications and Systems |
Potential Supervisors and their research topics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
| Supervisor | Topic |
| Dirk Baier | Cybercrime |
| Nico Ebert | Human Factors in Security and Privacy |
| Gürkan Gür | Cybersecurity in Next-Generation Networks |
| Markus Hackenfort | Psychology, Sociology, and Security |
| Sigrid Hauenberger | Volunteers in Cybersecurity |
| Peter Heinrich | Infrastructure Security & Recovery |
| Simon Künzli | Embedded Security / IoT Security |
| Stephan Neuhaus | Software Security |
| Martin Ochoa | Information Security |
| Ester Reijnen | Cognitive Psychology and Security |
| Marc Rennhard | Software Security |
| Andreas Rüst | Embedded Security / IoT Security |
| Ariane Trammell | Information Security |
For these supervisors, an additional university supervisor with right to award doctorates is required.
Potential Supervisors and their research topics at ETH Zurich, D-GESS
| Supervisor | Topic |
| Verena Zimmermann | Human Factors in Security and Privacy |