Chair for Quantum Information - Michael Walter

In our research group we explore the implications of quantum mechanics on the theory of computing. Quantum computers do not simply compute faster, but operate using completely different principles than ordinary “classical” computers - this requires completely new ideas. In addition, we investigate interdisciplinary applications of quantum information to problems in other areas of computer science, mathematics, and theoretical physics. We cordially invite you to get to know our international team and to learn more about our research.

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News

  • Jan 25: We have two papers accepted at QIP’25.

  • Dec 24: We are very pleased that the DFG project “Complexity of invariant theory of quiver representations” was approved.

  • Oct 24: Welcome Mahmut Levent Doğan, who just joined as a postdoctoral researcher to work on our ERC project on “Symmetry and Optimization at the Frontiers of Computation”.

  • Sep 24: Our faculty has an opening for a Professorship in Quantum Computing. Please see the job ad for more information and consider applying!

  • Sep 24: We are very pleased that the BMBF project “Quantum Optimization Solver Kit” (QuSol) was approved.

  • May 24: We have two papers accepted at CRYPTO’24, one at TQC’24 and one at CCC’24.

  • May 24: PhD lectures on Quantum Information at Dutch Research School of Theoretical Physics (DRSTP) 2024. See here for material.

  • Apr 24: Welcome to Alex Kulpe, who just joined our group as a CASA PhD student on the Fundamental Research Project “Robust Certification of Quantum Devices”.

  • Feb 24: We organized a Minisymposium on Quantum Optimization and Geometry at CWI, Amsterdam.

  • Jan 24: Congratulations, Dr. Harold Nieuwboer, for obtaining your PhD. We wish you all the best for your postdoc at Copenhagen!

  • Jan 24: We have three papers accepted at QIP’24.

  • Dec 23: A total of 289 students from over 100 high schools worldwide participated in our web class Quantum Quest. More than 40 students from Germany successfully completed the course, earning a certificate and some of them even a special prize. Congratulations to all participants!

  • Nov 23: We organized a one-day workshop, with a fantastic set of speakers, covering recent directions in quantum information, algorithms, complexity, and cryptography.

  • Nov 23: Welcome Maxim van den Berg, who just started his PhD to work on our ERC project on “Symmetry and Optimization at the Frontiers of Computation”.

  • Oct 23: Welcome Massimo Ostuzzi, who just started his PhD as part of the Marie Curie Doctoral Network “Quantum-Safe Internet”.

  • Oct 23: This year, we are running another edition of our web class The Quantum Quest – in collaboration with QuSoft, the University of Amsterdam, and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. We invite all students interested in quantum computing to participate!

  • Jun 23: Welcome Simon Schmidt, who just joined our group as a postdoctoral researcher!

  • Apr 23: Welcome to three new group members! Amalia Böttger will be working on a Master’s project on quantum algorithms. Luca Witt will be working on a Bachelor’s project and join the QuBRA project. Vladimir Lysikov just joined as a postdoctoral researcher to work on our ERC project on “Symmetry and Optimization at the Frontiers of Computation”.

  • Feb 23: Welcome Tianwei Zhang, who just joined our group as a CASA PhD student to work on the CASA Fundamental Research Project “Cryptography in Light of Quantum Information”.

  • Feb 23: Welcome to our team, Janine Hein!

  • Jan 23: Congratulations Freek Witteveen for being awarded the Stieltjesprijs for the best PhD thesis in Mathematics in the Netherlands. Freek obtained his PhD in our group with a thesis on “Quantum information theory and many-body physics”.

  • Jan 23: Welcome Samuel Crew, who just joined our group as a postdoctoral researcher!

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