Nikas Thomas

Nikas Thomas is an External Instructor at the Department of Informatics (DI) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). His work spans multiple interdisciplinary areas including quantum cryptography, fiber optic sensing technologies, and seismic monitoring. Key roles include advancing secure communication protocols through quantum key distribution (QKD) and developing novel Li-Fi transceivers using perovskite photodiodes. He also pioneers applications of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for urban earthquake monitoring in Athens, leveraging existing fiber-optic infrastructure for environmental and geophysical studies. His research bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., phase transmission analysis) with practical implementations in optical communication systems and seismic detection.

Research interests focus on:

• Secure optical communication systems leveraging quantum principles
• Fiber optic-based seismic and acoustic sensing
• Emerging Li-Fi technologies for high-speed wireless networks
• Phase-sensitive fiber optic analysis for geophysical applications

Publications from 2022-2024 highlight trends in:

• Quantum security protocols for optical and radio-over-fiber systems
• Urban DAS applications for earthquake monitoring
• Microwave frequency interferometry for low-cost seismic sensors

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His work often involves collaborative projects with industry and academic partners, though specific grants are not detailed here. Current projects include optimizing DAS for real-time urban seismic networks and exploring novel modulation formats for secure optical transmission.