Dr. Damián Pitalúa Garcia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Damián Pitalúa-Garcia is a researcher at the Centre for Quantum Information Foundations within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on quantum foundations, quantum cryptography, and quantum information, with a particular interest in foundational problems that involve spacetime and quantum physics. He investigates loopholes in quantum cryptography and explores practical implementations and experimental imperfections, mainly through the lens of relativistic cryptography. Damián has contributed to the field with several publications and patents related to his work, solidifying his role in advancing the understanding of quantum information and its theoretical implications.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Member

— Present

Centre for Quantum Information Foundations • Cambridge, UK

Contributes to research projects and studies related to quantum information.

Patents

Method and system for spacetime-constrained oblivious transfer

10715319B2

Patented method for oblivious transfer constrained by spacetime settings.

Method for spacetime-constrained oblivious transfer

EP 3 777 008 B1

Patented method related to oblivious transfer in spacetime context.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.