Alessandro Marcomini

PhD Researcher in Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Cryptography

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I am a PhD researcher at the University of Vigo and the Vigo Quantum Communication Center, working within the Marie Curie Doctoral Network Quantum-Safe Internet. My research focuses on the implementation security of quantum key distribution, with particular attention to imperfect devices, prepare-and-measure and twin-field protocols, and the connection between theoretical security analysis and experimentally relevant solutions.

📍 Vigo, Spain
✉️ amarcomini@vqcc.uvigo.es
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About

I have a strong background in mathematics and physics, built through advanced training in statistics, quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, and quantum technologies. Over the course of my doctoral work, I have developed security analyses aimed at improving the robustness and practical relevance of QKD systems. My work combines quantum theory, statistical modelling, and experimental characterisation to support secure and efficient quantum communication technologies.

Alongside research, I have developed complementary skills in scientific communication, project management, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration. I am also committed to science outreach through educational activities, popular science writing, and online content aimed at making quantum technologies more accessible.

Education

PhD in Implementation Security of Quantum Key Distribution
University of Vigo & Vigo Quantum Communication Center · 2023–Present
Marie Curie Doctoral Network “Quantum-Safe Internet”. Supervisor: Prof. Marcos Curty.
Master's Degree in Physics of Data
University of Padova, Italy · 2020–2022
GPA: 3.92/4.00 · Final evaluation: 110/110 cum laude.
Bachelor's Degree in Physics
University of Padova, Italy · 2017–2020
GPA: 3.71/4.00 · Final evaluation: 102/110.

Research Interests

Quantum key distribution, implementation security, decoy-state methods, phase correlations in laser sources, twin-field QKD, loss-tolerant protocols, quantum networks, and the theoretical-experimental interface of quantum cryptography.

Languages

Italian (native), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Japanese (basic).

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