Dr Jasminder Sidhu
Research Associate
Physics
Area of Expertise
I am a UK Quantum Technologies Research Fellow and have worked in theoretical quantum optics, information, and communications. I obtained my PhD from the University of Sheffield and an MSci in Physics from Imperial College London. I currently work at the interface of finite and one-shot quantum information theory. Specifically, I am currently working on developing novel schemes that determine optimal experimental implementations for enhanced sensing and satellite-based quantum communications over long distances, where finite statistics naturally arise owing to finite quantum channels between satellites and optical ground stations.
I work closely with experimentalists and engineers to model and guide the design of upcoming satellite quantum key distribution missions, including the UK Quantum Communications Hub mission, QUARC/ROKS, and the Canadian QEYSSat mission. My work is primarily steered by practical designs and constraints, involving a range of numerical techniques for computational modelling and theoretical work on security analyses.
Prize And Awards
- Global engagements Funding
- Recipient
- 10/1/2021
- SUPA Short Term Visits Funding
- Recipient
- 2/2020
- Fellow of the Higher Education Award
- Recipient
- 4/2018
Qualifications
I have been heavily involved in teaching at varying capacities and have been accredited as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
I also work heavily on outreach programmes to break down complex concepts and communicate them effectively to the public. I have spoken at secondary schools to motivate and engage students in the potential of quantum technologies and led the development of animation to highlight the importance of satellite quantum communications, which featured in the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase and the UK Quantum Communications Hub website.
I am the Science Faculty Representative to the public engagement at the University of Strathclyde and have been working to implement strategic goals towards the university's ambitious 2025 Vision.
Publications
- Security of hybrid BB84 with heterodyne detection
- Sidhu Jasminder S, Maggi Rocco, Pascazio Saverio, Lupo Cosmo
- Quantum Science and Technology Vol 10 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/adaa12
- Space quantum communication networks
- McArthur Duncan, Sidhu Jasminder, Aitken Colin, Pryce-Jones Owain, Bowyer Mark, Krutzik Markus, Gündogan Mustafa, Oi Daniel KL
- Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering Vol 13391 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3040186
- Attainability of quantum state discrimination bounds with collective measurements on finite copies
- Conlon Lorcán O, Koh Jin Ming, Shajilal Biveen, Sidhu Jasminder, Lam Ping Koy, Assad Syed M
- Physical Review A Vol 111 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1103/physreva.111.022438
- Finite-resource performance of small-satellite-based quantum-key-distribution missions
- Islam Tanvirul, Sidhu Jasminder S, Higgins Brendon L, Brougham Thomas, Vergoossen Tom, Oi Daniel KL, Jennewein Thomas, Ling Alexander
- PRX Quantum Vol 5 (2024)
- https://doi.org/10.1103/prxquantum.5.030101
- Time-delayed single satellite quantum repeater node for global quantum communications
- Gündoǧan Mustafa, Sidhu Jasminder S, Krutzik Markus, Oi Daniel K L
- Optica Quantum Vol 2, pp. 140-147 (2024)
- https://doi.org/10.1364/opticaq.517495
- Finite key performance of satellite quantum key distribution under practical constraints
- Sidhu Jasminder S, Brougham Thomas, McArthur Duncan, Pousa Roberto G, Oi Daniel K L
- Communications Physics Vol 6 (2023)
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s42005-023-01299-6
Research Interests
My research interest is at the intersection of quantum information theory and practical devices that can be implemented. I have worked on:
1. understanding and developing finite key analyses for quantum key distribution,
2. developing efficient routing protocols for quantum resources towards a long-term quantum internet through distributed technologies,
3. determining fundamental precision limits for quantum metrology and sensing,
4. working towards practical quantum receivers that can be implemented in the laboratory and can outperform existing receivers.
I am also interested in researching how methods in quantum computing can be used to provide robust quantum estimation procedures.
Professional Activities
- The International Network in Space Quantum Technologies (INSQT W3)
- Organiser
- 30/8/2023
- Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication and Cryptography (TQC23)
- Member of programme committee
- 24/7/2023
- Science Faculty Workshop on Public Engagement
- Organiser
- 1/6/2023
- FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- Speaker
- 19/5/2023
- Caltech Inqnet Seminar
- Speaker
- 14/3/2023
- American Physical Society March Meeting 2023
- Speaker
- 5/3/2023
Projects
- ROKS Payload Flight Model - Implementation Phase (NSIP)
- Oi, Daniel (Principal Investigator) McArthur, Duncan (Academic) Sidhu, Jasminder (Researcher)
- 01-Jan-2021 - 30-Jan-2022
- UUK-Canada Space-based QKD: Modular WCP Sources & RFI Protocols
- Oi, Daniel (Principal Investigator) Sidhu, Jasminder (Researcher)
- 01-Jan-2021 - 31-Jan-2023
- (ViSatQT) ISCF Airbus: Viable Satellite Free Space Optical Quantum Key Distribution Technologies (ViSatQT)
- Oi, Daniel (Principal Investigator) McArthur, Duncan (Researcher) Sidhu, Jasminder (Researcher)
- 01-Jan-2020 - 31-Jan-2021
- The EPSRC Quantum Communications Hub
- Oi, Daniel (Principal Investigator) Sidhu, Jasminder (Researcher)
- 01-Jan-2019 - 30-Jan-2025
- Quantum Technologies workshop 2015
- Sidhu, Jasminder (Principal Investigator)
- Competitively awarded funding of £1300 to organise and host the Quantum Technologies workshop (QuTe) in 2015 in Sheffield (UK).
- 02-Jan-2015 - 31-Jan-2015
- DSTL Quantum 2.0 Technologies Programme PhD Scholarship
- Sidhu, Jasminder (Principal Investigator)
- 03-Jan-2014 - 30-Jan-2018
Contact
Dr
Jasminder
Sidhu
Research Associate
Physics
Email: jasminder.sidhu@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 548 3269