Atul Mantri

Atul Mantri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. His research focuses on secure delegated quantum computing, quantum internet protocols, and cryptographic systems resilient to quantum attacks. He holds a Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and a B.S./M.S. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali.

His work spans theoretical and applied quantum computing, including quantum security analysis, lattice-based quantum advantage, and protocols for verifiable blind quantum computing using trapped ions and photons. He has contributed to foundational research on the quantum internet's architecture and its societal implications, alongside developing resource-efficient verification frameworks leveraging statistical bounds like Serfling’s theorem.

Recent publications highlight advances in quantum internet design, delegated computation security, and lattice-based algorithms. His research bridges quantum theory with real-world applications, emphasizing practical implementation challenges and scalable solutions.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Advising roles and student collaborations are not detailed here. His work primarily centers on theoretical and experimental advancements in quantum information science.