Dr. Deirdre Kilbane is the Director of Research in Walton Institute for Information and Communication Systems Science in the South East Technological University. Walton Institute focuses on investigating futuristic next-generation technologies, combining cutting edge ICT research and innovation to provide real world commercial applications for the benefit of society. Deirdre has a BSc in Experimental Physics from UCD and a PhD in Mathematical Physics from MU. Her research interests include nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and quantum physics. She is a Principal Investigator in CONNECT: the Research Ireland Centre for Future Networks Communications. She is leading the €10 M Ireland QCI project that is developing a national quantum communication infrastructure funded through the Euro QCI Initiative (DIGITAL Europe Programme and Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications).
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