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Ryan O'Donnell of the CMU Dept. of Computer Science shares his results exploring quantum. Watch now...

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Highlights

PQI Members: Dr. Susan Fullerton, Dr. Tom Purdy, Dr. Michael Hatridge, Dr. Beth Dickey, and Dr. Jeremy Levy
Members

PQI is comprised of 140+ faculty and 190+ students across three Pittsburgh universities who conduct research in a variety of areas within quantum science and technology. 

Student works on research at PINSE
Research

PQI members are leading research in the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum fundamentals.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Charles Tahan, speaks at the PQI 2022 event.
Events

PQI hosts a variety of quantum events throughout the year, including public lectures, seminars, and an annual signature event.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Quantum Science & Technology: Dr. Travis Humble, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

 

News

July 1, 2026

The Post-Quantum Security Mandate

To stay ahead of advanced cryptographic attacks, the federal government is launching a massive defensive overhaul that requires all federal agencies to map their digital assets and migrate to quantum-resistant security standards by 2030 and 2031.
July 1, 2026

The New Era of Quantum Innovation

The executive order updates the national quantum strategy by launching a multi-agency effort to build a dedicated quantum computer for scientific discovery at a Department of Energy laboratory.
DOE Nuclear Sensing Demo
July 1, 2026

Sensible Photonics and Pitt Partnership Chosen for DOE Nuclear Sensing Demo

Sensible Photonics and the University of Pittsburgh were selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Center for Used Fuel Research to demonstrate advanced fiber-optic sensing technology at Idaho National Laboratory for monitoring used nuclear fuel storage systems.

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