The Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI), a collaborative of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), recently named CMU associate professor of physics Benjamin Hunt as co-director.
The goal of PQI is to advance research, education and training in quantum information science and engineering. Technology harnessing quantum mechanics can solve problems too complex for classical technology.
“I’m really excited to bring our researchers together — to get computer science folks talking to physicists, people from our Software Engineering Institute, the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center and more,” Hunt said. “There have been huge advances in quantum science in the last decade. And we at PQI are trying to energize and promote quantum science and engineering by making connections among researchers at Pitt, CMU, Duquesne and beyond.”
Michael Hatridge, an associate professor of physics at Pitt, is the collaborative’s other co-director.
The co-directors will further the education and training of quantum scientists, foster collaborations with industry and government partners, and provide strategic direction and oversee PQI’s research programs.
Plans include a seminar series located at both CMU and Pitt, and workshops.
The first workshop will included faculty from CMU, Duquesne, Pitt, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University and West Virginia University.