Quantum computing and quantum information science (QIS) promise unprecedented capabilities unavailable in their classical counterparts. The prospect of a quantum internet with quantum entanglement between any two points on the Earth’s surface is full of thrilling possibilities. Harnessing the full potential of quantum computing will require an ecosystem with a broad spectrum of quantum technologies. Quantum networks are one of the critical and highly anticipated components of this ecosystem. Distinguished Professor S. J. Ben Yoo (Electrical and Computer Engineering) together with his Co-PI Prem Kumar of Northwestern University, won a new Department of Energy project on Quantum Wrapper Networking for Entanglement Management and Control in Transparent Optical Quantum Networks. Based on Prof. Yoo’s newly patented concept, the quantum wrapper networking expects to achieve multi-user and multi-quantum-entanglement-state distribution functionalities over optical fiber networks while supporting interoperability and backward compatibility with classical networks Co-existence of quantum and classical networks will also allow seamless upgrades from today’s networks (e.g. ethernet, OTN, SONET) to future quantum networks. This new project will support the research activities at UC Davis and Northwestern University for three years at $0.9M.