Robert Malaney

Professor Robert Malaney is a faculty member in the School of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. He has held previous academic positions at the California Institute of Technology (USA), the University of California (USA), the University of Toronto (Canada), and the CSIRO (Australia).

Professor Malaney specializes in quantum communications, quantum sensing, wireless communications, optical communications, satellite communications, quantum physics, and astrophysics. His research focuses on developing practical quantum communication systems with particular emphasis on satellite-based applications. He has made significant contributions to quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum networking, and the integration of quantum and classical communication systems. His work addresses critical challenges in quantum communications including atmospheric turbulence compensation, phase estimation, error mitigation, and spatial diversity exploitation.

Analysis of Professor Malaney's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals an intensive focus on advancing satellite-to-earth quantum communications. His work demonstrates leadership in developing quantum routing protocols, machine learning applications for quantum systems, and hybrid quantum-classical communication techniques. These publications highlight his commitment to solving practical implementation challenges for global quantum networks, with particular attention to real-world constraints like atmospheric interference and signal degradation in space-to-ground links.

Professor Malaney has maintained an extensive collaborative network across multiple institutions and research domains. His work bridges theoretical quantum information science with practical engineering applications, positioning him as a key contributor to the emerging field of quantum communications infrastructure.