Dr Marco Mariola
Researcher and Senior Lecturer
- 031 260 7006
- mariolam@ukzn.ac.za
- PhD, MSc Eng, BSc Eng
- Physics and Engineering
- Westville Campus
Dr Marco Mariola is a researcher in the area of quantum cryptography in free space at the quantum research group headed by Prof F Petruccione. He holds an MScEng at University of La Sapienza of Rome and the PhD in Physics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He contributes to developing tracking and synchronisation system for quantum cryptography, and instruments low-cost for schools and universities. Dr Mariola lectured in engineering and physics disciplines since 2012. |
Research interests
- Physics
- Engineering
Research profiles
Research overview
Quantum cryptography in free-space requires tracking systems able to align transmitter and receiver indirection and polarisation. Dr M Mariola investigates and design tracking and synchronisation system for quantum cryptography. Another field of research and development consists of the design of ad-hoc scientific instruments.
Current projects
At the moment the research involves an integrated tracking and synchronisation systems for free-space quantum cryptography, and the design of low-cost laboratory tools, for school and universities.
Media
Tracking system algorithm
Afrikino Instruments