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Sridhar Tayur of the School of Business at CMU shares his results exploring quantum. Watch now!

tayur in office

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

WP-QIC
May 13, 2026

Pitt Launches WP-QIC

The University of Pittsburgh has officially opened the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core (WP‑QIC), a quantum research lab that brings advanced equipment and shared resources to researchers across Western Pennsylvania.
Senate
May 13, 2026

Senate Advances Quantum Initiative Reauthorization

The Senate Commerce Committee has unanimously approved the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act, and it will now proceed to the Senate floor.
WEF
May 13, 2026

World Economic Forum Report: Unlocking Quantum Opportunities for the Energy Transition

The World Economic Forum has released its whitepaper, Quantum for Energy and Utilities: Key Opportunities for Energy Transition, developed with Aramco, exploring how quantum technologies can help tackle growing pressures on energy systems.

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