Quantum Days at the UAB: researchers and students explore the quantum revolution at the UAB
From 5 to 7 May the UAB Faculty of Science will host "Quantum Days at the UAB" (Q-UAB Days), an event organised as part of the United Nations' International Year of Quantum Science and Technology which will bring together renowned researchers and students to explore the latest advances and real-life applications of quantum science.
Quantum science is transforming the way we process information, communicate, and develop new materials. From quantum computing to ultra-sensitive quantum sensors, research in this field is paving the way for groundbreaking technological advancements.
To celebrate the UN International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies, the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC), the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB, CSIC), and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), in collaboration with the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) and the Institute of High Energy Physics (IFAE), are organising a three-day event dedicated to quantum research.
The Quantum Days at the UAB Campus (Q-UAB Days) will take place at the UAB Faculty of Science (Sala de Graus) on 5, 6, and 7 May from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m., offering a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and science enthusiasts to explore the fascinating world of quantum physics and its real-world applications.
The event will provide insights into the latest breakthroughs in the quantum field, featuring leading scientists from top research institutes who will share their expertise in quantum information, materials, computing and devices.
A 3-day journey into quantum science
Each session (from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.) will focus on a specific area of Quantum Science and Technology, showcasing recent discoveries and cutting-edge developments:
5 May: Quantum Information and Sensing
- John Calsamiglia (UAB) – Quantum Information Sciences
- Morgan Mitchell (ICFO) – Quantum Sensors
- Gabriele De Chiara (UAB) – How to solve complex problems with quantum computers
- Fernando Gonzalez Zalba (CIC Nanogune) – Quantum computing with spin qubits
6 May: Quantum Light and Matter
- Veronica Ahufinger (UAB) – Quantum Simulation
- Leticia Tarruell (ICFO) – Ultracold Quantum Gases
- Elena Bartolomé (ICMAB) – Molecular Materials for Quantum Technologies
- Lourdes Fàbrega/Anna Palau (ICMAB) – Superconducting Materials for Quantum Technologies
- Roshan Krishna Kumar (ICN2) – Light Matter THz
7 May: Quantum Chips
- TBD (speaker to be confirmed) (IMB-CNM) – Quantum manufacturing
- Pol Forn (IFAE) – Quantum technologies with superconducting quantum circuits
- Aron Cummings (ICN2) – Simulating the properties of disordered materials
- Jorge Barreto (Bristol University) – Scalable Quantum Photonics
Each day will conclude with an interactive colloquium in which attendees will be able to engage with researchers, ask questions and discuss the future of quantum technologies.
Those interested in attending can sign up at the following link (registration not mandatory): https://forms.gle/pVnRKRxKmSAXD9uF8