PhD Candidates

Institution: Sorbonne Université Personal Summary:  Olgierd Żurek is a PhD student in the Quantum Information research group at LIP6, Sorbonne Université. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Warsaw and a master’s degree from the QUARMEN double-degree programme, jointly organized by Sapienza University of Rome, Université Paris-Saclay, and the University of Toronto.…

Institution: University of Naples Federico II Personal Summary:  Luca Falzoni is currently a Ph.D. student in the Quantum Technologies doctoral program at the University of Naples Federico II, where he is a member of the Quantum Internet Research Group and is supported by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network fellowship. He received his M.Sc. in…

Institution: University of Naples Federico II Personal Summary:  Robert-William Evans received his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Ashesi University in 2022 and his Master’s degree in Computer Science from Middlesex University in 2026. His technical interests and skills include formal verification, quantum and post-quantum protocols, and software engineering. He is currently a Ph.D. student in…

Institution: SETU Personal Summary:  Claumar Bienvenu Koukouta is an engineer and researcher specializing in embedded electronic systems, machine learning, and physical system modeling. He holds a Master’s degree in Embedded Electronic Systems from ESIGELEC in Rouen, France (2023), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Accra Institute of Technology in…

Institution: TCD Personal Summary:  Giacomo is a PhD researcher at Trinity College Dublin, working on the QUESTING Project under the supervision of Professor Nicola Marchetti and Professor Harun Siljak. His research focuses on the role of topology in the design and operation of distributed quantum networks. His broader research interests include complex networks, quantum systems, and…

Institution: TCD Personal Summary: When I am not engrossed in my academic pursuits, I devote my time to investigating novel vulnerabilities and defense methodologies within the expansive realm of cybersecurity. Furthermore, I am particularly interested in the field of quantum computing and its potential to improve information processing and address complex computational challenges. Beyond these passions, I…

Institution: TU DELFT Personal Summary:  Sabrina Álvarez is a PhD candidate at TU Delft in the group of Stephanie Wehner, working on applications for quantum networks. Her research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty in quantum settings. She holds a degree in Physics and a Master’s in Quantum Computing. As part of her Master’s thesis, she explored…