Digital Engineering for Quantum Communication Networks: A Systematic Review of Models, Simulators, and Testbeds
[Submitted on 13 March 2026] A new preprint of a literature review on digital engineering, particulary on the digital-twin aspect of quantum communication networks, has been published on engrxiv. Amal Elsokary, Hayato Ishida, Catherine White, Stephen Powley, Maria Aslam, Michael Henshaw, and Siyuan Ji Abstract: Research on quantum communication networks has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by progress in quantum devices, simulators, and experimental testbeds. As these sy
Exploration of Evolving Quantum Key Distribution Network Architecture Using Model-Based Systems Engineering
[Submitted on 21 Aug 2025] A new paper on how MBSE (SysML+OVM) could be utilised to facilitate the modelling and exploration of QKD Network Architectures. This work is funded by Innovate UK, under the QAssure programme, and is in collaboration with BT. The preprint is now on arXiv. We welcome feedback from the community. Please get in touch! Hayato Ishida, Amal Elsokary, Maria Aslam, Catherine White, Michael J. de C. Henshaw, Siyuan Ji Abstract: Realisation of significant adv
Model Cards for Quantum Technologies Reporting
[Submitted on 17 Dec 2024] Authors: Mark J Everitt , Siyuan Ji Abstract: There are a number of emerging quantum technologies that have...
Towards A UK Co-Operative For the Advancement of Quantum Technology
A Report on the Outcomes of the DSTL Defence & Security Quantum Community Meeting, September 2015 Loughborough University, UK - a...
Quantum Systems Engineering: A structured approach to accelerating the development of a quantum technology industry
Submitted on 22 Apr 2016 M.J. Everitt, Michael J de C Henshaw, Vincent M Dwyer Invited contribution to 18th International Conference on...