Memory-Assisted Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Networks and Future Applications (Security Defense)
Christiana Panayi Senior Research Fellow in Quantum Communications
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About Christiana Panayi
Christiana Panayi received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Leeds, UK in the field of Quantum Technologies and Information Science and specialised in the Quantum Key Distribution field using Quantum Memories. She is currently working as a Senior Research Fellow at the Cyprus University of Technology and European University Cyprus in the field of Satellite Quantum Communications. Since 2018, she has worked in research organisations for the positions of Project Officer and Manager handling EU funded projects. Her research focuses on quantum memories in satellite-based QKD networks with applications in quantum communication. Currently she is working on multiple projects related to the secure communication infrastructure, IRIS2, EU GOVSATCOM for the European Space Agency and the EuroQCI.
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With a history of more than 60 years, European University Cyprus has grown into a leading academic and research institution in the region with Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Sciences, Business, Law, and Humanities, Social & Education Sciences and a Distance Education Unit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Christiana Panayi?
- Christiana Panayi received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Leeds, UK in the field of Quantum Technologies and Information Science and specialised in the Quantum Key Distribution field using Quantum Memories. She is currently working as a Senior Research Fellow at the Cyprus.
- What is the lecture "Memory-Assisted Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Networks and Future Applications (Security Defense)"?
- This presentation by Christiana Panayi at the Quantum Security Defence World Symposium covers key concepts, challenges, and developments in quantum key distribution, quantum cyber security.
- What is quantum key distribution?
- Quantum key distribution uses quantum mechanics to exchange cryptographic keys securely. Any interception disturbs the quantum states and is detectable, providing information-theoretic security.
- What is quantum cyber security?
- Quantum cyber security applies quantum mechanical principles to protect digital communications and data. It covers quantum key distribution, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum-safe network design.
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