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Chiral-Induced Spin Selectivity Effect: From Fundamentals to Applications
September 2 – 3, 2026 at the University of Pittsburgh O'Hara Student Center.
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Apply for a Fall 2026 PQI Fellowship
Pitt graduate students from DSAS and SCI are eligible to apply for a PQI Fellowship now! Applications are due July 22, 2026 by 12pm.
Feature Faculty Interview
Ryan O'Donnell of the CMU Dept. of Computer Science shares his results exploring quantum. Watch now...
Highlights
Members
PQI is comprised of 150+ faculty and 210+ students across three Pittsburgh universities who conduct research in a variety of areas within quantum science and technology.
Research
PQI members are leading research in the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum fundamentals.
Events
PQI hosts a variety of quantum events throughout the year, including public lectures, seminars, and an annual signature event.
News
August 4, 2026
CMU Student Builds Quantum Research Tool
Carnegie Mellon University physics student Brendan Ray is building a low-cost photolithography stepper while conducting quantum physics research with Ben Hunt, associate professor of physics and co-director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute.
August 4, 2026
CMU Researchers Advance Deep Brain Stimulation Technology
Carnegie Mellon researcher Maysam Chamanzar led a team that developed FLOATES (floating transcranial electrical stimulation), a minimally invasive wire-based technology that improves the precision of non-invasive brain stimulation.
August 4, 2026