Author

Vinay Kumar

Vinay Kumar is a doctoral researcher in the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Pisa, jointly affiliated with IIT‑CNR, Pisa. He works in quantum information science with a focus on quantum networking, particularly the theory and design of routing and optimization protocols. His research involves developing optimal routing techniques for quantum networks and building theoretical models informed by experimental data to guide algorithm design. Vinay has authored multiple peer‑reviewed journal and conference papers, including a comprehensive review on quantum Internet technologies, protocols and research challenges.