Core Research Areas
The group’s activities typically bridge the gap between theoretical physics and practical engineering:
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Quantum Information and Entanglement: focuses on the mathematical foundations of entanglement. Recent work includes studying entanglement in “directed graph states” and enhancing quantum correlations through atom-cavity control.
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Quantum Cybersecurity: research on Quantum Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) for secure device authentication and entanglement-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
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Quantum-Inspired Algorithms: strong focus on “Quantum Cognition”—using quantum frameworks to model human decision-making and developing quantum-inspired machine learning models for intrusion detection and data analysis.
Educational Initiatives
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PhD School in Experimental Physics: Regularly organizes intensive courses such as “Introduction to Quantum Computing,” covering qubits, quantum gates, and hardware error correction.
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The “Quantum Hour”: A series of recurring seminars started in late 2025 where researchers discuss recent breakthroughs and industrial applications.
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Quantum Programming: Students and researchers gain access to actual quantum hardware (such as neutral-atom computers) through the university’s partnership with the ICSC and international hardware providers like QuEra.
Collaboration & Innovation
The group is actively involved in the “Quantum Security” field by bringing together industry leaders (like IBM Quantum or Airbus) and academic researchers to discuss the transition from classical to quantum-resistant infrastructures.