Research

Our research at Quantum@SUN focuses on four key areas, each representing a vital aspect of quantum science and technology:

Open Quantum Systems

Quantum Biology

Quantum Computing

Quantum Communication

 These areas reflect our commitment to advancing quantum science and technology through rigorous research, innovation, and collaboration. Join us as we delve into these exciting fields and shape the future of quantum advancements.

Open Quantum Systems

The interaction between a quantum system and its surrounding environment underpins a variety of rich and interesting phenomena, ranging from dissipation and decoherence, to thermalization and quantum non-Markovianity. Understanding how to control and leverage these effects for information processing and thermodynamic tasks has become critical for the development of emerging quantum technologies. Our research in …

Quantum Biology

Quantum biology is an interdisciplinary field that explores the role of quantum phenomena in biological systems. It investigates how principles such as superposition, entanglement, and tunneling might influence processes at the molecular level, challenging classical biochemical explanations. Research in quantum biology has provided insights into various biological mechanisms, including photosynthesis, enzyme catalysis, and avian magnetoreception. …

Quantum Computing

Our research group is dedicated to advancing quantum computing through the development of innovative algorithms, circuit designs, and quantum machine learning models. We focus on enhancing quantum algorithms such as the Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) and Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks (QCNNs), applying them to practical problems like quantum phase recognition and pulsar classification. Additionally, we …

Quantum Communication

The focus of the research is on the development of optical tools for quantum communication specifically focusing on the development of entangled single photon sources for free-space quantum communication and investigating high-dimensional encoding in fibre and free-space. The group has numerous international collaborators. Integrating Machine Learning to monitor a quantum communication channel Free-space quantum communication …