Ravishankar Ramanathan

Ravishankar Ramanathan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong's School of Computing and Data Science, Department of Computer Science. His research spans Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Information Theory, and Human-Robot Interaction. He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore (2013), with prior postdoctoral roles at The National Quantum Information Centre (Poland), Université Libre de Bruxelles, and the University of Oxford. His work includes foundational studies in quantum mechanics and advanced robotics applications, with over 30 refereed publications in top journals like Nature Communications and Physical Review Letters.

Research interests focus on quantum device-independent protocols, randomness amplification, and human-centric robotics systems. His lab (QIFT Group: https://qift.weebly.com/) explores both theoretical quantum mechanics and practical robotics solutions for mobility assistance and social interaction.

Recent publications highlight contributions to quantum cryptography (e.g., noise-tolerant protocols) and autonomous systems (e.g., robotic wheelchair navigation and social robot design). He collaborates internationally, bridging quantum theory with real-world robotics applications.