WACQT aims to attract excellent international researchers to Sweden to strengthen research on quantum technology. We will give a start-up package to cover 14 tenure track positions. These recruitment packages include funding to support to create a new research group, e.g. to be able to hire doctoral students, postdocs and/or purchase lab equipment. This with the hope to create good starting conditions for our WACQT Fellows.
In Sweden tenure track positions usually run for 4 years except at Lund university where they are for 6 years. The support of WACQT is intended to be spent during the first 4 years with the possibility of extension of unused support.
We expect to have completed the recruitments by end of 2026.
These have been recruited so far (in chronological order):
Giulia Ferrini
Associate professor
WACQT Fellow from 2018-01-01
Chalmers University of Technology, Applied Quantum Physics
Pillar: Quantum computation/simulation
Simone Gasparinetti
Associate professor
WACQT Fellow from 2020-05-01
Chalmers University of Technology, Quantum Technology Division
https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/simoneg/
Pillar: Quantum computation/simulation
Raphaël van Laer
Associate professor
WACQT Fellow from 2021-03-15
Chalmers University of Technology, Quantum Technology Division
https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/laer/
Pillar: Quantum communication
Ali Wanis Ali Elshaari
Associate professor
WACQT Fellow from 2021-04-01, Tenured on 2021-04-01
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Quantum and Nano Physics
https://www.kth.se/profile/elshaari
Pillar: Quantum communication
Ali Elshaari works on integrated quantum photonics, with a focus on the generation, manipulation, and detection of quantum states of light on chip. His research includes hybrid integration of photon sources, development of programmable photonic circuits, and implementation of scalable platforms for quantum communication and computation. At WACQT, he aims to advance robust photonic architectures for future quantum technologies.
Armin Tavakoli
Associate senior lecturer
WACQT Fellow from 2023-02-01
Lund University, Mathematical Physics
https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/armin-tavakoli/
Pillar: Quantum sensing and metrology
Armin specializes in quantum information theory and the foundations of quantum mechanics. His central research directions are quantum communication, entanglement, nonlocality, resource theories, quantum vs classical models, and optimization methods for quantum science. In recent years, he focuses on the use of high-dimensional quantum systems for information processing.
Vaishali Adya
Assistant professor
WACQT Fellow from 2023-11-01
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Quantum and Nano Physics
https://www.kth.se/profile/adya
Pillars: Quantum sensing and metrology, and communication.
Anton Frisk Kockum
Associate professor
WACQT Fellow from 2024-05-01
Chalmers University of Technology, Applied Quantum Physics
https://antonfriskkockum.wixsite.com/research
Pillar: Quantum computation/simulation
Anton is a theoretical physicist working on quantum optics and quantum information, including circuit quantum electrodynamics, “giant atoms”, quantum tomography, compilation of quantum algorithms, and ultrastrong light-matter coupling. At WACQT, Anton leads the team that provides theory support for the core project of building a superconducting quantum computer. This work involves designing qubits and their interactions, simulating multi-qubit systems, and developing optimal-control methods for their operation. Anton also explores the physics of ”giant atoms” — qubits coupled to their surroundings at multiple coupling points.
David Busto
Associate senior lecturer
WACQT Fellow from 2024-08-18
Lund University, Atomic Physics
https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/david-busto/
Pillar: Quantum sensing and metrology
David Busto is specialized in experimental attosecond physics, focusing on the study of electronic dynamics in atoms and molecules using photoelectron interferometry. At Lund University, he aims to develop novel quantum metrology techniques to study the quantum state of photoelectrons with application to ultrafast spectroscopy, and to use the photoelectrons for quantum information experiments.
“WACQT’s support will allow us to explore a new and exciting research direction at the interface of attosecond physics and quantum information science.”
Adam Kinos
Associate senior lecturer
WACQT Fellow from 2024-08-19
Lund University, Atomic Physics
https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/adam-kinos/
Pillars: Quantum sensing, communication, and computing.
Adam Kinos's research leverages the unique properties of rare-earth crystals, including long coherence times and strong dipole-dipole interactions, to advance quantum computing, communication, and biophotonics applications. In his position at Lund University, he aims to establish an experimental setup to promote rare-earth crystals as a promising quantum technology platform.
“With the support of WACQT, we are now poised to fully explore the potential of rare-earth quantum applications.”
Mizanur Rahaman
Assistant professor
WACQT Fellow from 2025-03-01
Chalmers University of Technology, Mathematical Sciences
https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/mizanurr/
Pillar: Quantum computation/simulation
Mizanur brings expertise in the mathematical foundations of Quantum Information Theory (QIT). His research focuses on applying concepts from operator algebras and functional analysis to explore key aspects of quantum theory, including quantum nonlocality, entanglement theory, Shannon theory, and Quantum Markov Semigroups.
At WACQT, Mizanur will be dedicated to developing innovative mathematical tools crucial for quantum secure communication. His work will involve devising efficient methods and algorithms to address the fundamental challenges currently faced in quantum information processing tasks.