Title: Quantum Technologies: Personnel Training and Promising Scientific Directions

Abstract: This presentation by the Rector of MTUCI outlines the evolution of quantum communications in Russia, tracing the transition from isolated pilot projects to a large-scale national backbone infrastructure. Using the MTUCI ecosystem as a primary case study, the report highlights the development of the university’s testbed and the nation’s first open-access inter-university quantum network (MUQS), alongside its ongoing integration into the broader national agenda.

The presentation details the infrastructure’s growth, emphasizing key practical milestones and the scaling of hybrid networks. It further introduces the MTUCI Quantum Center, structured into five specialized sectors, and showcases their recent research achievements and future prospects. Core scientific areas include the impact of external factors on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in hybrid lines, the influence of weather on atmospheric QKD, gate-based and adiabatic quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, and the development of adaptive optics to mitigate atmospheric turbulence. A central theme is the Center’s commitment to practical application, the development of domestic solutions, and the training of highly qualified specialists through hands-on experience with active infrastructure.

Bio

Sergey Dmitrievich Erokhin is the Rector of the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI). Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor. He is the author of over 150 scientific publications and textbooks in the fields of telecommunications, information security, and artificial intelligence.

Prior to his appointment as Rector, S.D. Erokhin held various positions within government agencies and leading Russian telecommunications companies. His professional and academic contributions have been recognized with numerous state and departmental awards.