Research Division
Quantum Information Science (QIS)
Advancing the mathematical, cryptographic, and computational foundations of quantum-era infrastructure.
The QIS Division explores fundamental principles of quantum information, quantum-safe computation, and the theoretical constructs required for secure, verifiable digital systems in a post-quantum era. This division informs QIST's overall trust architecture by studying the intersection of quantum mechanics, information theory, and distributed cryptographic systems.
Core Research Areas
- Quantum-resistant information models — Structures for encoding and verifying information under future quantum threat models.
- Quantum entropy, randomness, and trust anchors — Analysis of entropy sources, randomness extraction, and critical trust baselines.
- Mathematical models for quantum-secure computation — Formal models that describe what secure computation means in quantum-capable adversarial settings.
- Quantum networking concepts & entanglement-based trust — Exploratory research on long-term implications of quantum networks on identity, routing, and distributed protocols.
Long-Term Objectives
- Define universal principles for quantum-resilient identity, computation, and cryptographic structure.
- Develop reference models for hybrid post-quantum environments.
- Establish mathematical baselines for verifiable quantum-aware digital systems.
Intersections with QIST Technologies
QIS provides the theoretical foundations that guide how QIST's technology programs reason about quantum-era security and interoperability.
- QSIG
- QNSP
- Tunnel (QSCF)
- DDIP Platform (formal models & deterministic verification)