Personal profile
Biography
Researching in Quantum Algorithms and Communications, and Satellite Communications. Management of the IT Services Team (the Infrastructure Group) and the Research Data Centre. Designing, building (and often securing the funding of) research Testbeds/Platforms and Labs. Working on Internet of Things (IoT) projects, Cybersecurity, Software Defined Infrastructure deployments, and Cloud Services.
Teaching
Lecturer in Automated Cloud Services, Information Security, Networks Infrastructure, and Networks and Systems Security.
Research Interests
Testbeds, Quantum Communications, Quantum Algorithms, Satellite Communications, Cyber Security, and Data Centre Management.
Education/Academic qualification
Masters Degree, IT Management, Maynooth University
2013 → 2014
Award Date: 30 Oct 2014
Masters Degree, Communications Software
2006 → 2008
Award Date: 21 Oct 2008
Bachelors Degree, Applied Computing
1999 → 2002
Award Date: 22 Oct 2002
National Certificate in Industrial Computing
1997 → 1999
Award Date: 19 Oct 1999
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Zero-Added-Loss Multiplexing (ZALM) Source Simulation
Horgan, J., Nico-Katz, A., Jenkins, S. L., Tittelbaugh, A. N., Vasan, V., Bali, R., Ruffini, M., Bash, B. A. & Kilper, D. C., Mar 2026, In: Advanced Quantum Technologies. 9, 3, e00810.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Categorical framework for quantum-resistant zero-trust AI security
Cherkaoui, I., Clarke, C., Horgan, J. & Dey, I., 03 Feb 2026, In: Scientific Reports. 16, 1, p. 7030 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advances in Receiver and Detection Systems for Low Earth Orbit Nanosatellite Quantum Communications
Shawe, J. J., Horgan, J. & Kilbane, D., 01 Jan 2025, In: IEEE Access. 13, p. 147545-147568 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Zero Added Loss Multiplexing (ZALM) Source Simulation
Horgan, J., Nico-Katz, A., Jenkins, S. L., Tittelbaugh, A. N., Visan, V., Bali, R., Ruffini, M., Bash, B. A. & Kilper, D. C., 29 Oct 2025.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Categorical Framework for Quantum-Resistant Zero-Trust AI Security
Cherkaoui, I., Clarke, C., Horgan, J. & Dey, I., 25 Nov 2025.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Workshop on Entanglement-Assisted Communication Networks
Horgan, J. (Participant)
18 Sep 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Comparative System Metrics for Quantum Key Distribution Networks
Horgan, J. (Speaker)
18 Sep 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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QKD CoExistence Metrics
Horgan, J. (Speaker)
21 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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UK Space Conference 2023
Horgan, J. (Participant)
21 Nov 2023 → 23 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Quantum Technology Research at Walton Institute
Horgan, J. (Speaker)
28 Sep 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk