New York University (NYU) announced on Oct. 23 the launch of the NYU Quantum Institute (NYUQI), a research hub that aims to unlock discoveries and applications of quantum information sciences.
It will facilitate cutting-edge research across three pillars of quantum information science: quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum sensing, according to the university.
The institute will be led by Javad Shabani, a professor of physics, director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics, and an expert in quantum materials and devices for computation technologies.
“The NYUQI positions the university at the forefront of this quantum revolution, creating synergies with an emerging quantum ecosystem in New York,” Juan de Pablo, NYU’s Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz executive vice president for global science and technology and executive dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, said in a press release.
“And it comes at a pivotal moment in quantum technology development,” he added. “The 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act established America’s roadmap for quantum advancement, and industry giants – IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Cisco, along with financial powerhouses like JPMorgan Chase – are investing heavily in quantum technologies, with many maintaining significant operations in the greater New York area.”
The institute will provide quantum learning and research opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and senior researchers. It will also serve as a hub for the exchange of ideas between academia and the private sector, according to the press release.
“The NYUQI will create a world-leading quantum ecosystem that radically improves the quantum computing landscape and creates societal impact,” said Shabani, director of the new NYU Quantum Institute.
