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
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
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