Bringing quantum algorithms to the real world

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We study quantum algorithms and their applications to problems in natural sciences (physics, chemistry) and practical computing (machine learning, AI, optimization), and methods to make them compatible with near-term quantum devices.

Our vision is to make real-world quantum computing practical, and integrate theory, experiment and applications.

Principal Investigators


Vedran Dunjko

aQa Lead & Founder

Professor – LIACS

Evert van Nieuwenburg

Evert van Nieuwenburg

aQa PI

Assistant Professor – LIACS/LION

Jordi Tura

Jordi Tura

aQa PI

Associate Professor – LION

Alfons Laarman

Alfons Laarman

aQa PI & Co-founder

Associate Professor – LIACS

Hao Wang

Hao Wang

aQa PI

Assistant Professor – LIACS

Anna Dawid

aQa PI

Assistant Professor – LIACS/LION

Our Core Research

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Quantum Simulation

Investigating many-body systems and chemical dynamics through advanced quantum modeling.

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Optimization & AI

Applying NISQ-era algorithms to solve complex logistical and machine learning challenges.

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Software Stack

Bridging the gap between high-level algorithms and hardware-specific implementations.