Kashefi develops protocols for delegated and verifiable quantum computation, including methods that let a client use a quantum server while protecting the computation within a defined model.
National Quantum Computing CentrearXiv / FOCSCloud access raises questions about what a quantum server can learn and whether a client can trust a result. Kashefi's joint work with Anne Broadbent and Joseph Fitzsimons proposed universal blind quantum computation, separating the client's limited quantum preparation from the server's larger computational resources. The protocol gives privacy and authentication statements under explicit assumptions. Her inclusion reflects those documented software and protocol contributions, alongside her research leadership, without claiming that every commercial quantum cloud automatically offers the same guarantees.
National Quantum Computing CentrearXiv / FOCSDefining contributions
Work, in context- 2008
Universal blind quantum computation
Broadbent, Fitzsimons and Kashefi proposed an interactive protocol allowing a client with limited single-qubit preparation to delegate a computation while keeping inputs, outputs and the computation private within the protocol's model.
Joint theoretical work by Anne Broadbent, Joseph Fitzsimons and Elham Kashefi; timeline uses first preprint submission, ahead of FOCS 2009 publication.
Source-supported recordarXiv / FOCS
Keep in perspective
Privacy and verification depend on the specified protocol, threat model and physical implementation.
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Universal blind quantum computation
Universal blind quantum computation
Supports: Coauthors, client and server capabilities, interactive protocol, privacy, authentication and fault-tolerant extensions.
Published Jul 25, 2008 · Checked Sep 23, 2026Credit & limits: Joint theoretical work by Anne Broadbent, Joseph Fitzsimons and Elham Kashefi; timeline uses first preprint submission, ahead of FOCS 2009 publication.
Read the full contribution| Contribution | Evidence & what it supports | Credit & limits |
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| Universal blind quantum computation2008 | Primary paperUniversal blind quantum computation Coauthors, client and server capabilities, interactive protocol, privacy, authentication and fault-tolerant extensions. Published 2008-07-25 · Checked 2026-09-23 | Joint theoretical work by Anne Broadbent, Joseph Fitzsimons and Elham Kashefi; timeline uses first preprint submission, ahead of FOCS 2009 publication. |
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2 sourcesPrimary papers, institutional records and attributed announcements. Each source supports the claims linked above.
- National Quantum Computing CentreInstitutional record
NQCC leadership: Elham Kashefi
Chief Scientist, Edinburgh quantum-computing professorship and CNRS/LIP6 Sorbonne research-director affiliation.
Checked 2026-09-23 - arXiv / FOCSPrimary paper
Universal blind quantum computation
Coauthors, client and server capabilities, interactive protocol, privacy, authentication and fault-tolerant extensions.
Published 2008-07-25 · Checked 2026-09-23