Stefano Pirandola
Professor of Quantum Computing

Interests

Information and Coding Theory, Quantum Information and Computation, Quantum Technologies, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Communications, Quantum Optics, Entanglement, Teleportation, Bosonic Channels, Quantum Networks, Relativistic and Black-Hole Quantum Information

Qualifications

2013: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

2013: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP), University of York

2005: PhD in Physics, International School of Advanced Studies, University of Camerino, Italy

2001: Laurea degree (MSc) in Physics (110/110 summa cum Laude) University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Italy

Career

2016 - present: Full Professor

2013 - 2016: Reader in Quantum Computing

2013 - 2015: Leverhulme Research Fellow

2010 - 2013: Lecturer in Quantum Computing (CS, York)

2009 - 2010: Marie Curie Fellow (York)

2007 - 2009: Marie Curie Fellow (MIT, Cambridge MA, USA)

2005 - 2007: Postdoc (Univ. of Camerino, Italy)

Departmental and University Roles

• Member of CS/Maths Executive
• Member of Research Studies Committee
• Member of Departmental Teaching Committee (CS/Maths Rep)
• Head of Cyber Security Group