University · Belfast
Quantum research at Queen's splits between theory and security. Mauro Paternostro's Quantum Technology group (QTeQ) in the School of Mathematics and Physics works on quantum information processing and the thermodynamics of quantum systems, while Máire O'Neill's Secure Connected Devices programme at the Centre for Secure Information Technologies designs post-quantum cryptographic hardware and studies weaknesses in QKD systems. The university is a partner in the Integrated Quantum Networks and QEPNT hubs, and QTeQ co-leads CoQREATE, a €3 million US-Ireland quantum internet partnership launched in July 2022.
Queen's University Belfast is a university in Belfast with four quantum projects in this directory. It is a partner in 4 UK projects, including IQN, QEPNT and EPSRC Quantum Communications Hub.
Sources: €3 million funding for CoQREATE (Queen's University Belfast, July 2022) · Quantum Technology research showcase (Queen's University Belfast) · Secure Connected Devices (CSIT, Queen's University Belfast) · Professor Máire O'Neill FREng (Royal Academy of Engineering) · QEPNT hub (UKRI Gateway to Research)
IQN
A national research hub building quantum networks, from local links to satellite connections. Heriot-Watt University leads it.
Role: Partner
Funding: £21.9m
Themes: Networks, Communications
QEPNT
A national research hub for quantum position, navigation and timing, led by the University of Glasgow. It aims to reduce reliance on satellite signals such as GPS.
Role: Partner
Funding: £21.9m
Themes: Timing and navigation, Sensing, Defence and security
The phase 2 national hub for quantum communications, led by the University of York. The hub's work ran from 2019 to 2024.
Role: Partner
Funding: £23.5m
Themes: Communications, Networks
AQuaSeC
A Toshiba-led consortium that built prototype quantum-safe communication systems. It combined quantum key distribution with quantum-resistant algorithms.
Role: Partner
Themes: Communications, Networks
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