Pedro Neto Mendes — PhD Candidate • Quantum Communication

About me

I hold an integrated master’s degree in Engineering Physics from Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon, Portugal). I am currently a PhD student in the QuLab at Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon, Portugal).

My research focuses on developing practical quantum communication protocols. I am pursuing the experimental implementation of Quantum Keyless Private Communication (QKPC), pushing toward robust daytime field trials with a view to future satellite deployment.

Research interests

Quantum communication Quantum Secure Direct Communication (QSDC) Free-space optics Quantum optics Single-photon systems