Groups & Leadership

quantum information theory, quantum private information retrieval, post-quantum cryptography, quantum matroid theory

Group leader: Camilla Hollanti

  • Aalto University, Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis

superconducting fabrication platform and electronics

Group leader: Visa Vesterinen

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Microelectronics and quantum technology

2D materials, heterostructures, topological materials

Group leader: Peter Liljeroth

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

computational biophysics, functions from biomolecular to cell/tissue scales

Group leader: Ilpo Vattulainen

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Physics

quantum computing from labs to markets

Group leader: Nina Granqvist

  • Aalto University, Department of Management Studies

quantum error correction and fault tolerant computation, QKD

Group leader: Olav Tirkkonen

  • Aalto University, Department of Communications and Networking

quantum microwave communications and quantum covert communications

Group leader: Riku Jäntti

  • Aalto University, Department of Communications and Networking

computational materials physics, single atom qubits for room temperature quantum technologies

Group leader: Flyura Djurabekova

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Physics

theory of quantum materials, entangled quantum matter

Group leader: Jose Lado

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

quantum software engineering

Leader: Jukka K. Nurminen

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Computer Science

quantum software

Leader: Tomi Männistö

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Computer Science

quantum sensing, particle physics, low noise electronics, RF techniques, semiconductors

Leader: Matti Kalliokoski

  • Helsinki Institute of Physics, University of Helsinki

spatial data science, urban analytics and modelling, transport simulation/optimization, predictive analytics, spatial decision support systems

Group leader: Henrikki Tenkanen

  • Aalto University, Department of Built Environment

information theory, algorithms and software

Group leader: Sabrina Maniscalco

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Physics

materials development and behaviour, quantum computing in quantum chemistry

Group leader: Tom Andersson

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Knowledge driven design

numerical simulations, imaging in quantum applications, tomography problems, the relation of optical and quantum computing

Group leader: Matti Lassas

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

high-precision experimental methods for molecular spectroscopy and microscopy, optical frequency metrology

Group leader: Markku Vainio

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Chemistry

theory of open quantum systems, quantum field theory

Group leader: Antti Kupiainen

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

post-quantum cryptography, quantum algorithms

Group leader: Ilkka Tittonen

  • Aalto University, Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering

high performance microsystems from classical to quantum

Group leader: Mika Prunnila

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Microelectronics and quantum technology

information theory, open quantum systems

Group leader: Tapio Ala-Nissilä

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

quantum magnetism, spintronics, magnon-phonon coupling, magnon-photon coupling

Group leader: Sebastiaan van Dijken

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

nanomaterials and devices for quantum technologies

Group leader: Harri Lipsanen

  • Aalto University, Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering

quantum sensing (magnetometry) for neuroimaging instrumentation

Group leader: Lauri Parkkonen

  • Aalto University, Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering

quantum methods, quantum chemistry on quantum computers

Group Leader: Susi Lehtola

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Chemistry

nonsmooth optimisation, general theory, methods, applications to machine learning and inverse problems

Group leader: Tuomo Valkonen

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

fault-tolerant quantum computing, compilers, and decoders

Group leader: Alexandru Paler

  • Aalto University, Department of Computer Science

integrated quantum photonics

Group leader: Zhipei Sun

  • Aalto University, Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering

didactic physics, conceptual understanding, mathematics in physics, networks

Group leader: Ismo Koponen

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Physics

applied cryptography and cyber security

Group leader: Visa Vallivaara

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Safe and connected society

QKD network control and orchestration

Group leader: Kari Seppänen

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Safe and connected society

quantum algorithms, quantum information, simulation and machine learning

Leader: Ville Kotovirta

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Quantum algorithms and software

interface of quantum physics, and neuroscience

Group leader: Petri Ala-Laurila

  • University of Helsinki, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences AND Aalto University, Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering

quantum sensing, quantum materials, hybrid devices, entanglement in superconducting systems, NEMS

Group leader: Pertti Hakonen

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

superconducting circuits, qubits, open quantum systems, bolometers

Group leader: Mikko Möttönen

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

many-body quantum physics, superconductivity, nanophotonics, Bose-Einstein condensation, ultracold gases

Group leader: Päivi Törmä

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

quantum information in quantum fields and many-body systems

Group leader: Esko Keski-Vakkuri

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Physics

quantum computing applications

Group leader: Tiina Apilo

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Foresight and data economy

artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum machine learning

Group leader: Vikas Garg

  • Aalto University, Department of Computer Science

electrical quantum standards, atomic clocks, cryogenic quantum devices, optically integrated superconducting quantum devices

Group leader: Antti Manninen

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, MIKES

mechanical quantum devices, cavity optomechanics, qubit-acoustic hybrids

Group leader: Mika Sillanpää

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

quantum thermodynamics, quantum devices, mesoscopic physics

Group leader: Jukka Pekola

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

interpretations of quantum theory, varieties of quantum information, quantum biology, quantum cognition, quantum theory and reality, epistemological issues of quantum mechanics, quantum approaches to consciousness

Group leader: Paavo Pylkkänen

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Philosophy, History and Art Studies

theoretical condensed matter physics, quantum transport, statistical physics, quantum information processing

Group leader: Christian Flindt

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

photonic integrated circuits

Group leader: Timo Aalto

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Microelectronics and quantum technology

technology and instruments for space science missions

Leader: Juhani Huovelin

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Physics

experimental and theoretical condensed-matter and quantum information utilising superconducting circuit QED platforms

Group leader: Sorin Paraoanu

  • Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics

systems, software, data and services engineering and analytics

Group leader: Hong-Linh Truong

  • Aalto University, Department of Computer Science

quantum chemical methodology, electronic structure theory and quantum computing

Group Leader: Dage Sundholm

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Chemistry

database and data management, category theory in quantum computing and databases

Group leader: Jiaheng Lu

  • University of Helsinki, Department of Computer Science

Leadership committee

MEMBERS

Ilkka Niemelä, President, Aalto University (chair)

Kai Nordlund, Vice-Rector, University of Helsinki

Antti Vasara, CEO, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Steering group

MEMBERS

Antti Kupiainen, Professor, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Helsinki (UH, chair)

Jouko Lampinen, Dean (School of Science), Aalto University (Aalto)

Jussi Ryynänen, Dean (School of Electrical Engineering), Aalto

Sasu Tarkoma, Dean (Faculty of Science), UH

Erja Turunen, Executive Vice President (Digital technologies), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)

Pekka Pursula, Research Manager, VTT

DEPUTY MEMBERS

Peter Liljeroth, Professor, Department of Applied Physics & Vice-Dean (School of Science), Aalto

Petri Mähönen, Vice-Dean (School of Electrical Engineering), Aalto

Jukka K. Nurminen, Professor, Department of Computer Science, UH

Kari Rummukainen, Professor, Department of Physics, UH

Tauno Vähä-Heikkilä, Vice president (Microelectronics and quantum technology) VTT

Piia Konstari, Lead (Microelectronics and quantum technology), VTT