Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Catarina Bastos is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of quantum communications and defense networks, with her most prominent work centered on quantum-enabled secure communications. Her landmark contribution, the DISCRETION project, represents the first field demonstration of a quantum-enabled Software Defined Network (SDN) in a military exercise context. This groundbreaking work integrates Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with SDN architecture to deliver quantum-safe secure communications, directly addressing the critical need for flexible, secure, and resilient defense networks. While her citation count is currently modest at 1, reflecting the nascent stage of this highly specialized field, the DISCRETION project's practical demonstration in a real military environment marks a significant milestone. Her research bridges quantum cryptography and network management, offering European defence sectors a pathway to harness quantum technologies for enhanced security. Bastos’s work is particularly notable for its applied focus, translating theoretical quantum security into operational prototypes. As quantum-safe communications become increasingly vital, her contributions position her at the forefront of securing critical infrastructure against emerging quantum threats.