# Margus Niitsoo

> Estonian computer scientist (born 1987)

**Wikidata**: [Q12369713](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12369713)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/margus-niitsoo

## Summary
Margus Niitsoo is an Estonian computer scientist born in 1987. He is affiliated with the University of Tartu, where he was also educated and is currently employed. Niitsoo's doctoral advisor was Ahto Buldas, also an Estonian computer scientist.

## Biography
*   Born: 1987-01-07
*   Nationality: Estonian
*   Education: University of Tartu
*   Employer(s): University of Tartu
*   Field(s): Computer science
*   Doctoral Advisor: Ahto Buldas

## Contributions
The provided source material describes Margus Niitsoo as an Estonian computer scientist affiliated with the University of Tartu. However, it does not detail specific contributions such as publications, research discoveries, projects led, or other concrete outcomes. Therefore, specific contributions cannot be listed based solely on the given information.

## FAQs
### Q: Who is Margus Niitsoo?
A: Margus Niitsoo is an Estonian computer scientist born in 1987. He is associated with the University of Tartu.

### Q: Where was Margus Niitsoo educated?
A: Margus Niitsoo was educated at the University of Tartu.

### Q: Who was Margus Niitsoo's doctoral advisor?
A: Margus Niitsoo's doctoral advisor was Ahto Buldas, an Estonian computer scientist.

### Q: What is Margus Niitsoo's nationality?
A: Margus Niitsoo is an Estonian citizen.

## Why They Matter
The provided source material identifies Margus Niitsoo as an Estonian computer scientist affiliated with the University of Tartu. While his field and institutional connections are noted, the specific impact of his work, his lasting influence on the field, or what would be different without his contributions are not detailed in the given information. Therefore, a comprehensive explanation of his significance cannot be provided based solely on the available data.

## Notable For
*   Being an Estonian computer scientist.
*   His affiliation and education at the University of Tartu.
*   Having Ahto Buldas as his doctoral advisor.

## Body

### Personal Details
Margus Niitsoo was born on January 7, 1987. He is a male Estonian citizen. His given name is Margus and his family name is Niitsoo. He speaks, writes, or signs Estonian.

### Professional Life
Niitsoo is a computer scientist. He is employed by the University of Tartu, an institution located in Tartu, Estonia, which was established in 1918 (or 1632). He also received his education from the University of Tartu. His doctoral advisor was Ahto Buldas, an Estonian computer scientist, mathematician, and cryptographer born in 1967.

### Identifiers and Affiliations
Margus Niitsoo has several identifiers, including a VIAF ID (55149542627700301045), an MR Author ID (1031173), a Mathematics Genealogy Project ID (263887), and an Estonian Research Portal Person ID (Margus_Niitsoo). An image of Margus Niitsoo from December 29, 2010, is available. He has a Wikidata description as an "Estonian computer scientist (born 1987)" and an Estonian Wikipedia page.

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## References

1. Mathematics Genealogy Project