Welcome to Quantum Science and Technology at the University of Stellenbosch

We highlight William Marais, one of the top Computer Science Honours students at Stellenbosch University. After completing his Honours degree with an impressive 84% average, William has continued into advanced research under the supervision of Francesco Petruccione. His research lies at the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning, focusing on the use of evolutionary …

📢 MSc Position in Experimental Optical Quantum Computing (1-2 Years) at Stellenbosch University. This opportunity focuses on photonics-based quantum computing within an international, industry-linked collaboration. If you have a strong background in physics, programming, and an interest in experimental optics, this could be a great fit. A full bursary is available, with applications considered on a …

Dr Lea Gassab gave us a fascinating dive into Quantum Effects in Microtubules this week, exploring how tiny quantum phenomena could play a role in biology. The spotlight was on tryptophan, an amino acid that lights up under UV at 280 nm. Its  transition  has the dipole moment  which makes it a perfect candidate for …

  On 8 August 2025, NITheCS hosted a Groundbreaking Colloquium at Stellenbosch University titled “Divide and Conquer Simulation of Open Quantum Systems,” presented by Dr Nadja K. Bernardes, a quantum physicist at the University of Porto. Dr Bernarde’s research explored on the building of practical quantum algorithms to simulate open quantum systems that interact with their environment. Her research …