EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Information Science and Technologies
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bristol
Department Name: Faculty of Science
Abstract
Quantum information science and technologies (QIST) are uniquely placed to disrupt and transform sectors across the board. Quantum technologies, by exploiting the distinctive phenomena of quantum physics, can perform functions fundamentally unachievable by technologies based solely upon classical physics. For example, when applied to computing, calculations and operations that would take the best supercomputers hundreds of years to complete could be resolved within seconds using quantum computers; as another example, QIST can also be used in sensing and imaging to obtain enhanced precision in a variety of measurements ranging from gas concentrations to gravitational waves, supporting established industries in sectors like manufacturing, energy and healthcare. Furthermore, the application of quantum technologies will have significant implications within communications and security given their ability to break traditional encryption methods used to protect data within financial transactions or military communications while at the same time offering a range of novel, secure solutions largely compatible with the existing infrastructures.
The potential of quantum technologies is well demonstrated through its significant financial and strategic backing globally. Restricted to academic environments up until the start of the last decade, the worldwide investment into quantum initiatives has now reached $33 billion, with significant contributions made across China, the US, and Europe. In the UK, the strategic importance of quantum technologies is clear: with a strategic commitment of £2.5 billion over the next decade, EPSRC has listed Quantum Technologies a mission-inspired research priority and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology have named quantum technologies as one of their seven technology families within the UK's Innovation Strategy. It is clear that, around the world, quantum technologies are flourishing.
While the technological potential and national importance of QIST to the UK is undeniable, a key challenge to realising our ambitions in this area is the ability to develop a quantum workforce of capable physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and mathematicians with both the requisite expertise in quantum information science and expertise in the technologies that will realise it. In addition, the leaders of the UK's quantum future must possess critical professional skills: they must be excellent communicators, leaders, entrepreneurs, and project managers.
To meet this key ambition and its resultant needs, the programme offered by the Quantum Information Science and Technologies Centre for Doctoral Training (QIST CDT) is uniquely positioned to deliver the diversity of skills and experience needed to supply the UK with internationally renowned QIST leaders across policy, innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and science communication. QIST CDT students will receive academic training delivered by world-recognised top educators and researchers; undertake industrially-relevant training modules co-delivered with industry partners; gain hands-on experience within world-leading quantum research laboratories; receive one-to-one entrepreneurial mentorship; undergo intellectual property and science policy training; undertake on-site industry placements; and complete multi-faceted cohort projects designed to develop multidisciplinary teamwork. This combination of world-class academic research training, which can be undertaken in a vast array of quantum-technology-relevant sectors, with bespoke instruction in professional skills driven by the needs of current and future quantum industry, will produce graduates with a drive to make a difference in Quantum Technologies and the skills to make that happen.
The potential of quantum technologies is well demonstrated through its significant financial and strategic backing globally. Restricted to academic environments up until the start of the last decade, the worldwide investment into quantum initiatives has now reached $33 billion, with significant contributions made across China, the US, and Europe. In the UK, the strategic importance of quantum technologies is clear: with a strategic commitment of £2.5 billion over the next decade, EPSRC has listed Quantum Technologies a mission-inspired research priority and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology have named quantum technologies as one of their seven technology families within the UK's Innovation Strategy. It is clear that, around the world, quantum technologies are flourishing.
While the technological potential and national importance of QIST to the UK is undeniable, a key challenge to realising our ambitions in this area is the ability to develop a quantum workforce of capable physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and mathematicians with both the requisite expertise in quantum information science and expertise in the technologies that will realise it. In addition, the leaders of the UK's quantum future must possess critical professional skills: they must be excellent communicators, leaders, entrepreneurs, and project managers.
To meet this key ambition and its resultant needs, the programme offered by the Quantum Information Science and Technologies Centre for Doctoral Training (QIST CDT) is uniquely positioned to deliver the diversity of skills and experience needed to supply the UK with internationally renowned QIST leaders across policy, innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and science communication. QIST CDT students will receive academic training delivered by world-recognised top educators and researchers; undertake industrially-relevant training modules co-delivered with industry partners; gain hands-on experience within world-leading quantum research laboratories; receive one-to-one entrepreneurial mentorship; undergo intellectual property and science policy training; undertake on-site industry placements; and complete multi-faceted cohort projects designed to develop multidisciplinary teamwork. This combination of world-class academic research training, which can be undertaken in a vast array of quantum-technology-relevant sectors, with bespoke instruction in professional skills driven by the needs of current and future quantum industry, will produce graduates with a drive to make a difference in Quantum Technologies and the skills to make that happen.
Organisations
- University of Bristol (Lead Research Organisation)
- Light Trace Photonics Ltd (Project Partner)
- Quantinuum (Project Partner)
- Hewlett-Packard Company Inc (Project Partner)
- National Quantum Computing Centre (Project Partner)
- ColdQuanta UK Ltd (Project Partner)
- QLM Technology Ltd (Project Partner)
- Universal Quantum Ltd (Project Partner)
- Quantum Women Ltd (Project Partner)
- BTEXACT (Project Partner)
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) (Project Partner)
- Duality Quantum Photonics Ltd (Project Partner)
- Xanadu (Project Partner)
- Wave Photonics (Project Partner)
- KETS Quantum Security Ltd (Project Partner)
- Nu Quantum (Project Partner)
- ORCA Computing Ltd (Project Partner)
- PhaseCraft Ltd (Project Partner)
- PsiQuantum Corp. (Project Partner)
- Siloton Ltd (Project Partner)
- Atom Computing (Project Partner)
- Sydney Quantum Academy (Project Partner)
- National Physical Laboratory NPL (Project Partner)
- QuiX Quantum B.V. (Project Partner)
- Quantum Exponential (Project Partner)
- Riverlane (Project Partner)
- mBryonics (Project Partner)
- Oxford Instruments Group (UK) (Project Partner)
- QURECA Ltd. (Project Partner)
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/Y034937/1 | 31/03/2024 | 29/09/2032 | |||
2926495 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2023 | 07/09/2028 | Isobel Jager |
2926529 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 07/09/2028 | Neil Patel |
2926537 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 07/09/2028 | Joshua Blake |
2923195 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 | Joshua Burns |
2926553 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 07/09/2028 | Chazi Mvale |
2926539 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 07/09/2028 | Moriah Sanusi |
2923189 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 | Rares-Andrei Barcan |
2923196 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 | Thomas O'Dwyer |
2927808 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 | Caleb Burhan |
2926548 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 07/09/2028 | Ashleigh Fletcher |
2923193 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 | Alexandru Teglas |
2926559 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 07/09/2028 | Joseph McElroy |
2932900 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 | Sameer Yadav |
2926374 | Studentship | EP/Y034937/1 | 07/09/2028 | 07/09/2028 | Sebastien Bisbee |