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Ryan O'Donnell of the CMU Dept. of Computer Science shares his results exploring quantum. Watch now...

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Highlights

PQI Members: Dr. Susan Fullerton, Dr. Tom Purdy, Dr. Michael Hatridge, Dr. Beth Dickey, and Dr. Jeremy Levy
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. 

Student works on research at PINSE
Research

PQI members are leading research in the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum fundamentals.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Charles Tahan, speaks at the PQI 2022 event.
Events

PQI hosts a variety of quantum events throughout the year, including public lectures, seminars, and an annual signature event.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Quantum Science & Technology: Dr. Travis Humble, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

 

News

Mendoza-Arenas
October 2, 2026

Tensor Network Breakthrough Opens New Door to Quantum Turbulence

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh assistant professor Juan José Mendoza-Arenas demonstrates that tensor network theory, a mathematical tool originally used for classical fluid dynamics, can also simulate complex quantum turbulence.
Beth Dickey
October 2, 2026

Beth Dickey Appointed Senior Associate Dean for Research

Beth Dickey has been named the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Research Initiatives and Partnerships within the College of Engineering.
Pitt
October 2, 2026

Pitt Researchers Earn Three 2026 R&D 100 Awards

University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering professors Paul Ohodnicki and Kevin Chen and their collaborators received three 2026 R&D 100 Awards for technologies that advance energy and sensing systems.

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