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Research

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Duquesne University work in diverse fields of quantum science towards a wide range of applications. The research areas include Quantum Physics, Quantum Chemistry, Quantum Optics, Quantum Engineering, Quantum Matter and Phenomena, Philosophy, and Education. PQI offers an excellent platform to unify the diverse scientific community for promoting quantum research.

PQI Research Groups

  • The Arenas Group is interested in using tensor network algorithms to calculate the quantum states for different quantum materials.
  • The Camacho Lab has developed a number of novel methods for improving the efficiency and efficacy of computational drug discovery, based on methods to predict protein-protein interactions.
  • The Chamanzar Lab uses a multimodal approach to develop optical, electrical, and ultrasonic methods to record and stimulate neuronal activity and design next-generation brain interfaces. 
  • The Dai Group studies sophisticated mathematical and numerical novel methods to study tensor network states in low-dimensional physics.
  • The Dutt Lab uses nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers as potential quantum sensors able to detect weak magnetic fields with nanometer spatial resolution. 
  • The Frolov Lab is interested in building qubits out of combinations of semiconductors and superconductors.
  • The Fullerton Lab uses ions to control charge transport in two-dimensional (2D) materials for low-power electronics.
  • The Givi Group is building and modeling quantum simulation for Aeroscience and Engineering. For example, turbulence. 
  • The Gui Group is working on the design and synthesis of novel quantum materials in chemistry ways, such as superconductors, magnetic topological materials, and quantum spin liquids.
  • The Hunt Lab studies quantum states of low-dimensional materials via electrical measurements and scanning tunneling microscopy.
  • The Isayev Lab focuses on solving fundamental chemical problems with machine learning, molecular modeling, and quantum mechanics.
  • The Jiang Group studies both cold atoms and superconducting circuits to push the boundaries of quantum science and technology
  • The Jordan Group is interested in many aspects of quantum chemistry, including the accommodation of excess charge by water clusters, long-range correlation effects, quantum Monte Carlo methods, and sustainability.
  • The Levy Lab focuses on the development of quantum-scale electronic materials and devices with future applications in quantum computation.
  • The Liu Group does theory of quantum matter (ultracold atoms and molecules, dense light, spin lattices, and correlated electrons) as well as its crossover to particle/nuclear physics.
  • The Liu Group specializes in combining quantum physics and modern computer science, particularly in quantum technologies, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
  • The Majetich Group focuses on the fundamentals of magnetic nanoparticles that have very uniform sizes, as well as possible applications in magnetic storage and logic, permanent magnets, high frequency composites, and biomedicine.
  • The Mendoza Arenas Group uses specialized numerical simulations based on tensor network theory for the study of strongly correlated quantum systems, as well as classical fluid turbulence.
  • The Mong Group uses density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) algorithms to efficiently write the quantum ground state wavefunction in terms of classical information, for a deeper understanding of phases in higher dimensions, as well tools to simulate new material properties before they are created in the lab.
  • The O'Donnell Group is interested in the mathematical theory of quantum tomography to attack problems in the theory of quantum computation and quantum information.
  • The Petek Lab investigates dynamical phenomena in femtosecond time scale under quantum confinement in solid-state materials through light-matter interaction.
  • The Purdy Lab is interested in harnessing the quantum effects intrinsic to the mechanical interaction of light with macroscopic mechanical resonators to improve measurement and metrology.
  • The Quantum Information & Networking Group with Prof Seshadreesan works in the interface of quantum optics and quantum information processing to develop quantum communication technology. Their current research focuses on designing photonic and matter-based repeaters for quantum communication networks.
  • The Shi Lab focuses on low-dimensional quantum materials, which might lead to novel applications in electronic and opto-electronic devices. 
  • The Shi Lab focuses on developing nanophotonic systems for advanced imaging, sensing, and computation. 
  • The Snoke Lab studies the fundamentals of quantum mechanics in semiconductor systems by employing a wide range of ultrafast optical methods
  • The Tang Group is working on compiler frameworks for the quantum computation of different qubits. 
  • The Quantum Technologies Group with Prof Tayur
  • The Transue Group investigates molecules' role in quantum information science. More specifically, the development of molecules that can behave as qubits.
  • The Widom Group focuses on theoretical modeling of novel materials in condensed matter and biological physics settings.
  • The Youngblood Lab combines unique optoelectronic materials with scalable photonic circuits to create new platforms for low-latency machine learning, reconfigurable photonic devices, and precision biosensing.