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Marco Lucamarini is a Professor and Chair of Experimental Quantum Communications at the University of York, leading a 20-member research group and directing the York Centre for Quantum Technologies. He also manages the Quantum Labs at the Institute for Safe Autonomy and chairs the Steering Committee for QCrypt 2025. His work focuses on quantum cryptography, communications, and networks, with groundbreaking contributions such as the first effective quantum repeater and record-breaking quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. Lucamarini has secured major grants, including EPSRC funding for the Integrated Quantum Networks Hub, and contributed to international standards via ETSI, ISO, and ITU-T. Prior to York, he held senior roles at Toshiba Research Europe, where he established the UK's first quantum network.
Education:
- PhD in Physics (2005), University of Rome 'Sapienza'
- BSc/MSc in Physics (2000), University of Rome 'Sapienza'
- Professorship Habilitation in Experimental and Theoretical Solid State Physics (2017)
Research Highlights:
- First quantum digital signatures secure against detector attacks
- World-record secure key rates in QKD and measurement-device-independent systems
- Pioneering Twin-Field QKD enabling >500 km communication
- UK-Ireland quantum link via 224 km underwater fibre
- Standardization of quantum technologies through global committees
Grants & Collaborations:
- Principal Investigator for York's Strategic Investment Fund
- Co-Investigator for EPSRC Integrated Quantum Networks Hub
- International partnerships with institutions in Singapore, Canada, Austria, and Switzerland
Labs & Teams: Oversees multi-disciplinary teams at the York Centre for Quantum Technologies, focusing on quantum repeaters, photonics, and secure communication infrastructure.
