Biography
Hamid completed his Ph.D. as a Marie-Curie early-stage researcher at the University of Padova in 2020. Following this, he held an R&D position as a MSC fellow at ID Quantique (2020-21). Hamid then joined the University of York as a PDRA and is currently a research fellow at both NPL and the University of York. Hamid holds an MSc in Quantum Field Theory and Particle Physics (2017) and a BSc in Atomic Physics (2014).
Overview
Hamid's research centres on device-independent (DI) and semi-DI protocols for cryptographic applications, particularly random number generation from quantum optical phenomena. This research involves theoretical development, experimental realisation, and randomness certification, aiming to enhance the security and generation rate of cryptographic methods like quantum key distribution (QKD). Within the Quantum Communications team at NPL, Hamid is constructing a robust entanglement source to violate non-local games, enabling its use in DI applications.