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PQI Distinguished Seminar Series - Eslam Khalaf
PQI hosts Professor Eslam Khalaf from Harvard. His seminar, "Mott physics in topological bands with concentrated quantum geometry: nonlocal moments and Mott semimetals," will be held in 7316 Wean Hall on Carnegie Mellon University's campus.
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PQI 2025
The Pittsburgh Quantum Institute is excited to announce our joint annual event with the Carnegie Science Center to celebrate the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology! The event will be held at the CSC on April 9 & 10, 2025.
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Workshop on Rivals to Quantum Computing
Save the Date for the PQI Workshop on Rivals to Quantum Computing from May 21-23, 2025!
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Highlights
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.
PQI members are leading research in the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum fundamentals.
PQI hosts a variety of quantum events throughout the year, including public lectures, seminars, and an annual signature event.
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PQI member and professor Susan Fullerton uses ions to control charge transport in two-dimensional materials for high performance electronics.
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News
Elizabeth Dickey Advances Ferroelectric Proximity Effect for Next-Gen Electronics
Professor Elizabeth Dickey, head of Carnegie Mellon’s Materials Science and Engineering Department, contributed to research on the ferroelectric proximity effect, enabling polarization switching in semiconductors without chemical changes. She emphasized its potential for advancing next-generation technologies.
Peng Liu Named Richard King Mellon Chair of Chemistry
Professor Peng Liu has been appointed the Richard King Mellon Chair of Chemistry, effective February 1, 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to research, teaching, and mentorship. A member of the Chemistry Department since 2014, Peng's achievements have earned him this well-deserved honor.