
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
- [22] K. Vijayadharan, M. R. Bolaños, M. Avesani, G. Vallone, P. Villoresi, C. Agnesi, “A Sagnac-based arbitrary time-bin state encoder for quantum communication applications”, EPJ Quantum Technology 12:129, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjqt/s40507-025-00428-0.
- [21] A. Bernardi, M. Clementi, M. Bacchi, M. R. Bolaños, S. Congia, F. Garrisi, A. Martellosio, M. Passoni, A. Wrobel, C. Agnesi, G. Vallone, P. Villoresi, F. A. Sabattoli, M. Galli, D. Bajoni, “Gigahertz-rate thin-film lithium niobate receiver for time-bin quantum communication”, Light Sci Appl 15, 237, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41377-026-02306-5.
- [20] F. Berra, M. R. Bolaños, A. De Toni, K. Vijayadharan, C. Agnesi, M. Avesani, A. Stanco, P. Villoresi, G. Vallone, “General model and modulation strategies for Sagnac-based encoders”, Phys. Rev. Research 8, 033069, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1103/q2sy-sw7h.
- [19] M. R. Bolaños, E. Rossi, F. Berra, A. De Toni, I. Karakosta-Amarantidou, D. C. Lawo, C. Agnesi, M. Avesani, A. Stanco, F. Vedovato, P. Villoresi, G. Vallone, “GHz-rate polarization-based QKD system for fiber and free-space applications,” Optica Quantum 4, 389-396, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICAQ.596140.
- [18] Y. S. Lo, A. H. Brzosko, P. R. Smith, R. I. Woodward, D. G. Marangon, J. F. Dynes, S. Juárez, T. K. Paraïso, R. M. Stevenson, A. J. Shields, “Phase-randomized laser pulse generation at 10 GHz for quantum photonic applications”, APL Photonics 11 (8), 086111, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0321309.
- [17] A. B. Grilo, Á. Yángüez, “Quantum pseudoresources imply cryptography”, IACR Communications in Cryptology 2, no. 4, Jan 08, 2026, https://doi.org/10.62056/ahbngyl7s..
- [16] Á. Yángüez, T. A. Hahn, J. Kochanowski, “Efficient Quantum Measurements: Computational Max-and Measured Rényi Divergences and Applications”, in IEEE Transactions on Information Theory 72, no. 6, pp. 4085-4114, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIT.2026.3680247.
- [15] J. Rey-Domínguez, M Razavi, “Rethinking quantum repeaters: balancing scalability, feasibility, and interoperability”, Quantum Sci. Technol. 11, 045016, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/ae9178.
- [14] E. Diamanti, A. B. Grilo, A. Innocenzi, P. Lefebvre, V. Yacoub, Á. Yángüez, “A Practical Protocol for Quantum Oblivious Transfer from One-Way Functions”, Quantum 10, 2124, 2026. https://doi.org/10.22331/q-2026-06-01-2124.
- [13] V. Mannalath, V. Zapatero, M. Curty, “Elementary Tail Bounds on the Hypergeometric Distribution”, Communications in Statistics – Theory and Methods, 1–7 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1080/03610926.2026.2676012.
- [12] S. Kumar, A. Marcomini, L. Millet, T. Taher, A. Cavalié, R. Houlmann, D. Cabrerizo, G. Boso, M. Curty, R. Thew, B. Korzh, “Phase-correlation-free quantum key distribution source operating at gigahertz rates”, APL Photonics 11, 081302, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0347954.
- [11] S. Juárez, A. Marcomini, M. Petrov, R. I. Woodward, T. J. Dowling, R. M. Stevenson, M. Curty, D. Rusca, “Reference-beam attacks against twin-field quantum key distribution using optical injection locking”, Physical Review A, 113(3), 032613, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1103/71m5-3c5n.
- [10] V. Mannalath, A. Pathak, Entanglement Routing and Bottlenecks in Grid Networks. Annalen der Physik 537, 2400316, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1002/andp.202400316.
- [9] V. Mannalath, V. Zapatero, M. Curty, “Sharp Finite Statistics for Quantum Key Distribution”, Physical Review Letters 135, 020803 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1103/l735-x48g.
- [8] A. Marcomini, A. Mizutani, F. Grünenfelder, M. Curty, K. Tamaki, “Loss-tolerant quantum key distribution with detection efficiency mismatch”, Quantum Science and Technology, 10(3), 035002, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/adc8cc.
- [7] L. Millet, A. Boaron, R. Thew, G. Boso, “Influence of laser chirp and interferometer delay and imbalance on the performance of a time-bin BB84 quantum key distribution system”, Appl. Phys. Lett. 127 (4): 044001, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0280232.
- [6] M. R. Bolaños, D. Vogrig, P. Villoresi, G. Vallone and A. Stanco, “A Time-to-Digital Converter With Steady Calibration Through Single-Photon Detection,” in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 74, 1-9, 2025, Art no. 6510309, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2025.3601244..
- [5] B. Lopes da Costa, M. R Bolaños, R. Chaves, C. Narduzzi, M. Avesani, D. G. Marangon, A. Stanco, G. Vallone, P. Villoresi, Y. Omar, “Power-consumption back door in quantum key distribution”, Phys. Rev. Applied 24, 054004, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1103/f92x-c3zj.
- [4] M. Pittaluga, Y. S. Lo, A. Brzosko, R. I. Woodward, D. Scalcon, M. S. Winnel, T. Roger, J. F. Dynes, K. A. Owen, S. Juárez, P. Rydlichowski, D. Vicinanza, G. Roberts, A. J. Shields , “Long-distance coherent quantum communications in deployed telecom networks”. Nature 640, 911–917 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-08801-w.
- [3] A. Marcomini, G. Currás-Lorenzo, D Rusca, A. Valle, K. Tamaki, M. Curty, “Characterising higher-order phase correlations in gain-switched laser sources with application to quantum key distribution”, EPJ Quantum Technology, 12(1), 38, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjqt/s40507-025-00340-7.
- [2] J. Rey-Dominguez, A. Navarrete, P. van Loock, and M. Curty: “Hacking coherent-one-way quantum key distribution with present-day technology”, Quantum Sci. Technol. 9 035044 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/ad4f0c.
- [1] V. Mannalath, A. Pathak: “Multiparty entanglement routing in quantum networks”, Phys. Rev. A 108, 062614 (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.108.062614.
Proceedings
- [14] A. May, M. Ostuzzi, H. Ressler (2026). Just Guess: Improved (Quantum) Algorithm for the Underdetermined MQ Problem. In: Daemen, J., Thomé, E. (eds) Advances in Cryptology – EUROCRYPT 2026. EUROCRYPT 2026. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 16544. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-25327-9_12.
- [13] M. Giacomin, J. M. Traktenberg, M. R. Bolaños, G. Di Sciullo, T. Hayashi, C. Antonelli, G. Vallone, P. Villoresi, C. Agnesi, “Demonstration of a Cross-Encoded RFI QKD system in a field-deployed multi-core fiber,” 2026 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2026, pp. 1-3. ISBN: 978-1-957171-54-8.
- [12] A. Bernardi, M. Clementi, M. Bacchi, M. R. Bolaños, S. Congia, F. Garrisi, A. Martellosio, M. Passoni, A. Wrobel, C. Agnesi, G. Vallone, P. Villoresi, F. A. Sabattoli, M. Galli, and D. Bajoni, “Thin-Film Lithium Niobate Receiver for Time-Bin Quantum Communication,” in CLEO 2026, Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2026), paper FTH1B.7. https://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_FS.2026.FTH1B.7.
- [11] S. Juárez, A. Marcomini, M. Petrov, R. I. Woodward, T. J. Dowling, R. M. Stevenson, M. Curty, and D. Rusca, “Reference Beam Attacks against Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution using Optical Injection Locking,” in Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition, Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2026), paper QTu4C.7..
- [10] A. H. Brzosko, Y. S. Lo, P. R. Smith, R. I. Woodward, D. G. Marangon, J. F. Dynes, S. Juárez, T. K. Paraíso, R. M. Stevenson, and A. J. Shields, “Phase Randomization of DFB Laser Pulses Beyond the Diffusion Limit,” in Quantum diamon Conference and Exhibition, Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2026), paper QTu3A.2. ISBN: 978-1-957171-61-6.
- [9] A. H. Brzosko, Y. S. Lo, P. R. Smith, R. I. Woodward, D. G. Marangon, J. F. Dynes, S. Juárez, T. K. Paraíso, R. M. Stevenson, and A. J. Shields, “Overcoming the Phase Diffusion Limit in a Semiconductor Laser-based QRNG,” in CLEO 2026, Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2026), paper FM3A.2. https://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_FS.2026.FM3A.2.
- [8] S. Juárez, A. Marcomini, M. Petrov, R. I. Woodward, T. J. Dowling, R. M. Stevenson, M. Curty, and D. Rusca, “Implementation Security of Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution using Optical Injection Locking,” in CLEO 2026, Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2026), paper JTU.187. https://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_AT.2026.JTU.187.
- [7] Y. S. Lo, A. H. Brzosko, P. R. Smith, R. I. Woodward, D. G. Marangon, J. F. Dynes, S. Juárez, T. K. Paraïso, R. M. Stevenson, A. J. Shields, “10 GHz Phase-Randomized Light Source for Quantum Photonic Applications,” 2026 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2026, pp. 1-3. Electronic ISBN:978-1-957171-54-8.
- [6] K. Hövelmanns, A. Hülsing, C. Majenz, F. Sisinni, “(Un) breakable Curses-Re-encryption in the Fujisaki-Okamoto Transform”, In: Fehr, S., Fouque, PA. (eds) Advances in Cryptology – EUROCRYPT 2025. EUROCRYPT 2025. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 15602. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-91124-8_9.
- [5] M. Pittaluga, Y. S. Lo, A. Brzosko, R. I. Woodward, D. Scalcon, M. S. Winnel, T. Roger, J. F. Dynes, K. A. Owen, S. Juárez, P. Rydlichowski, D. Vicinanza, G. Roberts, A. J. Shields. “Twin-field QKD over a deployed optical network enabled by long-range phase locking and semiconductor detectors”, Proc. SPIE 13391, Quantum Computing, Communication, and Simulation V, 133910I (19 Mar 2025); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3043348.
- [4] J. Rey-Domínguez, M. Razavi, “Quantum key distribution over an encoded repeater chain with sequential swapping,” 2025 International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC), Nara, Japan, 2025, pp. 323-330, https://doi.org/10.1109/QCNC64685.2025.00058..
- [3] A. May, M. Ostuzzi, (2025). Multiple Group Action Dlogs With(out) Precomputation. In: Jager, T., Pan, J. (eds) Public-Key Cryptography – PKC 2025. PKC 2025. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 15676. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-91826-1_12.
- [2] C. Majenz, F. Sisinni, “Provable Security Against Decryption Failure Attacks from LWE”, in: Reyzin, L., Stebila, D. (eds) Advances in Cryptology – CRYPTO 2024. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14921. Springer, Cham. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68379-4_14.
- [1] N. Alnahawi, K. Hövelmanns, A. Hülsing, S. Ritsch, “Towards post-quantum secure PAKE-A tight security proof for OCAKE in the BPR model”, In: Kohlweiss, M., Di Pietro, R., Beresford, A. (eds) Cryptology and Network Security. CANS 2024. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14906. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8016-7_9.
Preprints
- [17] G. Muuss et al., “Desynchronization protection for quantum key distribution”, in preparation (2026).
- [16] G. Muuss, C. Schaffner, F. Speelman, “Query bounds are inherent for the security of memory-hard functions”, in preparation (2026).
- [15] K. Vijayadharan, M. R. Bolaños, A. Pompermaier, T. Bertapelle, F. B. L. Santagiustina, C. Agnesi, G. Vallone, P. Villoresi, “Postselection-loophole-free Bell test under strict spacetime constraints”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2608.28190v1, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2608.28190.
- [14] M. Ostuzzi, “Pseudo-Oil Subspaces and the Geometry of Underdetermined MQ Problems”, Cryptology ePrint Archive Paper 2026/1122. https://ia.cr/2026/1122.
- [13] K. Hövelmanns, A. Hülsing, M. Kudinov, S. Ritsch, “CAKE requires programming-on the provable post-quantum security of (O) CAKE”, Cryptology ePrint Archive Paper 2025/458. https://ia.cr/2025/458.
- [12] Y.-H. Huang, A. Hülsing, V. Maram, S. Ritsch, A. Saha, “Feistel Tools: Reprogramming and Query-Recording for QRPs”, Cryptology ePrint Archive Paper 2026/146. https://ia.cr/2026/146.
- [11] V. Mannalath, V. Zapatero, K. Tamaki, M. Curty, “Quantum Key Distribution Beyond Stationary Channels”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2607.17690, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2607.17690.
- [10] M. Sabatini, T. Bertapelle, A. Peri, G. Gualandi, M. R. Bolaños, Y. Piétri, G. Corrielli, P. Villoresi, G. Vallone, R. Osellame, A. Tavakoli, M. Avesani, “Efficient Energy-Constrained Semi-Device-Independent QRNG with an Integrated Heterodyne Receiver”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2606.23231, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2606.23231.
- [9] L. Millet, B. Korzh, R. Thew, G. Boso, “Analytical Model of Clock Drift in Quantum Key Distribution and a Simple Synchronization Algorithm”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.26705, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2605.26705.
- [8] V. Mannalath, V. Zapatero, M. Curty, “Finite-key feasibility of geostationary quantum key distribution”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.29706, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2605.29706.
- [7] G. Currás-Lorenzo, M. Pereira, A. Marcomini, K. Tamaki, M. Curty, “Security of decoy-state quantum key distribution with correlated bit-and-basis encoders”, preprint: arXiv:2605.11767, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2605.11767.
- [6] M. S. Winnel, S. Juárez, C. Perumangatt, T. Paraiso, R. M. Stevenson, “All-photonic quantum key distribution beyond the single-repeater bound”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.16174, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2604.16174.
- [5] Á. Yángüez, N. Avidan, J. Kochanowski, T. A. Hahn, “Accessible Quantum Correlations Under Complexity Constraints”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.15540, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2604.15540.
- [4] A. Marcomini, P. J. Vetter, T. Calarco, F. Motzoi, F. Jelezko, M. M. Müller, “Gate optimization via efficient two-qubit benchmarking for NV centers in diamond”, preprint: arXiv:2603.08581, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2603.08581.
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- [2] C. Majenz, F. Sisinni, “Provable decryption failure security for practical lattice-based PKE”, Cryptology ePrint Archive Paper 2025/1997. https://ia.cr/2025/1997.
- [1] D. J. Bernstein, J. Cottaar, E. Di Giandomenico, K. Hövelmanns, A. Hülsing, M. Kudinov, T. Lange, M. Mahzoun, M. Meijers, A. Pellegrini, A. Ravagnani, S. Ritsch, S. Schäge, T. Tang, M. Trimoska, M. Vorstermans, F. J. Weber, “Report on evaluation of KpqC Round-2 candidates”, Cryptology ePrint Archive https://cr.yp.to/papers/kpqc-20241226.pdf.
Conferences
- [62] L. Millet, B. Korzh, R. Thew, G. Boso, “Clock synchronization in time-bin quantum key distribution derived from a model of detection statistics under clock drift”, 16th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2026), Ottawa, Canada, 24-28 August 2026.
- [61] J. Rey-Domínguez, M. Razavi, “Quantum repeaters with error detection and sequential entanglement swapping”, 16th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2026), Ottawa, Canada, 24-28 August 2026.
- [60] S. Juárez, A. Marcomini, M. Petrov, R. Woodward, T. Dowling, R. Stevenson, M. Curty, D. Rusca, “Reference-beam attacks against OIL-based Twin-Field QKD”, 16th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2026), Ottawa, Canada, 24-28 August 2026.
- [59] A. Brzosko, Y. Lo, P. Smith, T. Paraiso, S. Juarez, J. Dynes, R. Woodward, M. Stevenson, A. Shields, “Overcoming the Phase Diffusion Limit in a Semiconductor Laser-based QRNG”, 16th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2026), Ottawa, Canada, 24-28 August 2026.
- [58] S. Kumar, A. Marcomini, L. Millet, T. Taher, R. Houlmann, D. Cabrerizo, G. Boso, M. Curty, R. Thew, B. Korzh, “GHz-Rate Phase-Randomized Decoy state Time-Bin QKD Source Based on a SLED Platform”, 16th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2026), Ottawa, Canada, 24-28 August 2026.
- [57] A. Marcomini, S. Juarez, M. Petrov, R. I. Woodward, T. J. Dowling, R. M. Stevenson, M. Curty, D. Rusca, “On the Implementation Security of Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution using Optical Injection Locking”. XI Workshop do Programa de Doutoramento Interuniversitario en Láser, Fotónica e Visión, Universidade de Vigo, Spain (2026).
- [56] S. Juarez, Talk: “Reference-beam attacks against TF-QKD using optical injection locking” Optica Quantum 2.0, Glasgow, UK. June 2026.
- [55] S. Juarez at al., “Reference-beam attacks against TF-QKD using optical injection locking” Authentication for Quantum Networks, King’s College London, London, UK. 1-2 June 2026.
- [54] J. Rey-Domínguez, K. Azuma and M. Razavi, “Design considerations for sequential quantum repeaters with error detection”, 5th Workshop for Quantum Repeaters and Networks (WQRN5), Singapore, 27-29 April, 2026.
- [53] S. Juarez, Invited Talk: “Implementation Security of TF-QKD: Reference Beam Attacks” International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, Sorbonne University, Paris, France. March 2026.
- [52] B. Korzh, S. Kumar, A. Marcomini, T. Taher, L. Millet, “Narrowing security gaps and boosting qubit rates in quantum communication”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [51] S. Kumar, A. Marcomini, L. Millet, T. Taher, R. Houlmann, D. Cabrerizo, G. Boso, R. Thew, B. Korzh, “GHz-Rate Phase-Randomized Time-Bin QKD Source Based on a SLED Platform”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [50] M. Ostuzzi, “Algorithms for the Underdetermined MQ problem”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [49] G. Muuss, “Query bounds are inherent for the security of memory-hard functions”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [48] F. Sisinni, C. Majenz, “Provable decryption failure security for practical lattice-based PKE”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [47] M. R. Bolaños el at., “GHz-rate polarization-based QKD system for fiber and satellite applications”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [46] A. Yángüez, E. Diamanti , A. Grilo , A. Innocenzi , V. Yacoub, P. Lefebvre, “A Practical Protocol for Quantum Oblivious Transfer from One-Way Functions”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [45] L. Millet, R. Thew, B. Korzh, G. Boso, “A simple clock synchronization algorithm for time-bin quantum key distribution”, Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [44] V. Mannalath, “Concentration bounds and satellite QKD”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [43] S. Juarez, A. Marcomini, M. Petrov, R. I. Woodward, T. J. Dowling, R. M. Stevenson, M. Curty, D. Rusca, “Implementation Security of TF-QKD: Trojan-Wavelength In the Reference Light Attacks and Countermeasures”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [42] J. Rey-Domínguez, M. Razavi, “Rethinking Quantum Repeaters: Balancing Scalability, Feasibility, and Interoperability”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [41] S. Ritsch, Y.-H. Huang, A. Huelsing, V. Maram, A. Saha, “Quantum-Secure Classical Protocols: Reprogramming Permutations for Tight(er) Proofs”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [40] A. Marcomini, S. Juárez, M. Petrov, R. I. Woodward, T. J. Dowling, R. M. Stevenson, M. Curty, D. Rusca, “Implementation Security of TF-QKD: Fast Intensity Modulation of the Reference Light Attack and Countermeasures”, International Conference on Quantum Communication and Security, DIM QuanTiP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France, 10-20 March 2026.
- [39] A. Marcomini, A. Mizutani, F. Grünenfelder, M. Curty, K. Tamaki, “Loss-Tolerant Quantum Key Distribution with Detection Efficiency Mismatch”. X Workshop do Programa de Doutoramento Interuniversitario en Láser, Fotónica e Visión, Universidade de Vigo, Spain (2025).
- [38] S. Juárez, “Constructing Stable Optical Links for Coherent Quantum Communications”, Okinawa School in Physics: From quantum key distribution to the quantum internet (OSP2025), Okinawa, Japan, September 21, 2025 – October 3, 2025.
- [37] J. Rey-Domínguez, M. Razavi, “Hop-by-hop long-distance quantum key distribution with error detection”, 15th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2025), Sanya, Hainan, China, 25-29 August 2025.
- [36] V. Mannalath, V. Zapatero, M. Curty, “Sharp finite statistics for quantum key distribution”, 15th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2025), Sanya, Hainan, China, 25-29 August 2025..
- [35] A. Marcomini, A. Mizutani, F. Grünenfelder, M. Curty, K. Tamaki, “Security of loss-tolerant QKD with source and receiver imperfections”, 15th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2025), Sanya, Hainan, China, 25-29 August 2025.
- [34] Á. Yángüez, A. B. Grilo, “Quantum pseudoresources imply cryptography”, 15th international conference on quantum cryptography (QCRYPT2025), Sanya, Hainan, China, 25-29 August 2025.
- [33] L. Millet, “Impact of Interferometers Mismatch and Laser Chirp on the Performance of a Time Bin BB84 quantum Key Distribution System”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [32] S. Kumar, “Photonic Integrated Circuits for Scalable and Secure Quantum Key Distribution”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [31] M. R. Bolaños el at., “Resource-efficient encoder for arbitrary time-bin state generation”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [30] J. Rey-Domínguez, “Hop-by-hop long-distance quantum key distribution with error detection”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [29] F. Sisinni, “(Un)breakable curses-re-encryption in the Fujisaki-Okamoto transform”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [28] G. Muuss, “Connections between Complexity Theory and Cryptographic Memory-Hard functions”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [27] S. Ritsch, “The hunt for Post-Quantum Password Authenticated Key Exchange”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [26] S. Juárez, “Constructing Stable Optical Links for Coherent Quantum Communications”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [25] V. Mannalath, “Tight Statistical Bounds for Quantum Key Distribution” Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [24] Á. Yángüez, “Quantum pseudo-resources imply cryptography”, Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
- [23] A. Marcomini, “Towards a Unified Security Proof for Prepare-and-Measure Quantum Key Distribution” Quantum-Safe Internet workshop, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Denmark), 12-15 May 2025.
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- [1] V. Mannalath, “Multiparty Entanglement Routing in Quantum Networks”, Quantum Technologies for Young Researchers Workshop held at Instituto de Química Física Blas Cabrera (IQF-CSIC) in Madrid from 4-7th July, 2023.
OUR PARTNERS
QSI includes a set of strategically chosen beneficiary and associated partners with complementary expertises in the field of Quantum-Safe cryptography. The former host and supervise the Doctoral Candidates, while the latter add value to the programme by offering secondments and contributing to the training events and dissemination activities.




