Airbus Defence and Space | Quantum Key Distribution For Defence
Johanna Sepúlveda
Senior Expert Quantum-Secured Communications Technical Domain Manager
Johanna Sepúlveda received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering – Microelectronics by the University of São Paulo, Brazil. She was a Senior Researcher in the area of security and emerging technologies at the University of South Brittany (France), INRIA (France) and at the Technical University of Munich (Germany). Currently she holds a position as the Airbus Senior Expert on Quantum-Secure Technologies and Technical Domain Manager for Quantum Technologies in all Airbus Defence and Space, being Chief Engineer of different European quantum initiatives such as the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI).
Also she is the vice-chair of the Strategic Advisory Board of Quantum Technologies for the European Commission and leader of the Strategic Industry Roadmap at the Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC). She has more than 15 years of experience in R&T and R&D in the area of security, networked systems, HPC and quantum technologies.
At Airbus, we lead the development of cutting-edge technologies and aircraft to empower our customers in their mission to create a safer planet. Our products and services are integral to enhancing global security every day, ensuring the safety of citizens and the strategic autonomy of nations.In today’s complex threat landscape, Airbus maintains superiority across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains through seamless, interoperable solutions.As the principal contractor for Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), we drive the advancement of sophisticated networks that integrate both manned and unmanned platforms. Our Multi-Domain Combat Cloud (MDCC) exemplifies our innovation in cyber-resilient, cloud-based military communications.Our comprehensive portfolio includes the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, A400M airlifted, C295 and CN235 tactical transport aircraft, A330 MRTT refuelling tanker, and dependable Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Among these are the medium-altitude, long-endurance Eurodrone—currently under development—and the tactical Sirtap, showcasing our commitment to reliable and advanced aerospace solutions.
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