Quantum Doctoral Programme
This doctoral programme (QDOC) will train the next line of quantum technology experts as part of the Finnish Quantum Flagship’s eight-year master plan.
The Finnish Ministry of Education announced on February 7, 2024 its funding plans for Finland’s new PhD pilot programme, which aims to recruit 1 000 new doctoral students of various disciplines.
90
new quantum doctoral positions
€23M
in funding (2024-2027)
QDOC-Participating Universities and Partner Organisations
The following universities inducted their first quantum doctoral candidates in the Fall 2024 as part of the new PhD pilot programme. Additionally, VTT and CSC will serve as industrial partners in the QDOC programme.
Universities
1. Aalto University
Superconducting technologies; quantum materials; integrated quantum photonics; sensing applications; quantum computers; algorithms and software; quantum communications engineering; quantum foundations; market emergence
Click here to view Aalto University’s QDOC PIs
- Adam Foster
- Alexandru Paler
- Bo Zhao
- Christian Flindt
- Harri Lipsanen
- Hong-Linh Truong
- Ilkka Tittonen
- Jose Lado
- Jukka Pekola
- Jukka Suomela
- Laure Mercier de Lépinay
- Lauri Parkkonen
- Mikko Möttönen
- Nina Granqvist
- Olav Tirkkonen
- Päivi Törmä
- Patric Östergård
- Pertti Hakonen
- Peter Liljeroth
- Petri Ala-Laurila
- Riku Jäntti
- Robin Ras
- Russell Lai
- Sebastiaan van Dijken
- Sorin Paraoanu
- Tapio Ala-Nissila
- Vikas Garg
- Zhipei Sun
2. University of Helsinki
Quantum algorithms and software; quantum simulations and NISQ; quantum information and foundations; quantum education research; quantum philosophy
Click here to view the University of Helsinki’s QDOC PIs
- Niko Jokela
- Ismo Koponen
- Susi Lehtola
- Sabrina Maniscalco
- Esko Keski-Vakkuri
- Flyura Djurabekova
- Jani Lukkarinen
- Åsa Hirvonen
- Jukka K. Nurminen
- Paavo Pylkkänen
- Kimmo I. Tuominen
3. Tampere University
Novel quantum materials and metamaterials; quantum emitters and lasers; quantum photonics; theory of quantum many-body systems
Click here to view Tampere University’s QDOC PIs
- Teemu Ojanen
- Lasse Laurson
- Esa Räsänen
- Jaakko Akola
4. University of Jyväskylä
Superconducting circuits; quantum materials; radiation sensors; quantum algorithms and software; precision measurements; quantum photonics
Click here to view the University of Jyväskylä’s QDOC PIs
- Pekka Koskinen
- Timo Sajavaara
- Niraj Ramesh Dayama
- Teiko Heinosaari
- Shawulienu Kezilebieke
- Joonas Hämäläinen
- Ilari Maasilta
- Tero Heikkilä
- Juha Muhonen
- Lauri Kettunen
- Joel Mero
- Tommi Mikkonen
- Hannu Häkkinen
- Stefan Ilic
- Riku Tuovinen
- Timo Hämäläinen
5. University of Oulu
Quantum simulation; cybersecurity; molecular qudits; NV-centers
Click here to view the University of Oulu’s QDOC PIs
- Matti Silveri
- Akseli Mansikkamäki
- Juha Vaara
- Kimmo Halunen
6. University of Turku
Quantum foundations; optical methods
Click here to view the University of Turku’s QDOC PIs
- Edwin Kukk and Petriina Paturi
- Sergey Vasiliev and Kalle-Antti Suominen
- Jyrki Piilo and Tom Kuusela
- Kimmo Luoma and Kostas Daskalakis
7. University of Eastern Finland
Micro- and nanodiamond synthesis; quantum-enhanced electromagnetic measurements; quantum photonics
Click here to view the University of Eastern Finland’s QDOC PIs
- Andreas Norrman, Łukasz Rudnicki, and Mohammad Sajjad Mirmoosa
- Mikko Linnolahti
- Polina Kuzhir, Sergei Malykhin, and Andreas Norrman
Partner organisations
8. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Microsystems design and fabrication; quantum components and architectures; system integration; quantum computers; quantum standards and atomic clocks; deployment of QKD in Finland
9. CSC – IT Center for Science
Hybrid high-performance computing and quantum computing infrastructure (HPC+QC); deployment of QKD in Finland
Useful information for QDOC students
QDOC Acknowledgement Template:
We acknowledge the financial support of the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture through the Quantum Doctoral Education Pilot Program (QDOC VN/3137/2024-OKM-4) and the Research Council of Finland through the Finnish Quantum Flagship project (XXXXXXX and ZZZZZZ, organization1 and organization2)
- Aalto 358877
- UH 358878
- TAU 359002
- UO 359177
- JYU 359240
- CSC 359283
- VTT 359284
News & Events:
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QDOC kick-off: March 11-12
InstituteQ is pleased to welcome all Quantum Doctoral Program Pilot (QDOC) students, PIs and anyone working in quantum science and technology to QDOC’s official kickoff event. The purpose of this two-day event is to bring together attendees into one location to share research topics, exchange ideas during networking and poster sessions, and hear from quantum…
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Year of Quantum 2025: What does this global declaration mean for Finland?
The year of 2025 marks a significant step forward for quantum technology research and development both in Finland and beyond. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2025 the Year of Quantum. Finnish quantum players are capitalizing on the momentum of this declaration by producing events, public education and outreach activities,…
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New agreement offers cross-institutional quantum study opportunities at Aalto University, University of Helsinki
The updated QuantEd cross-institutional studies agreement between Aalto University and the University of Helsinki allows students of selected degree programmes to sign-up for quantum-related courses organized by the other institution. The aim of the agreement is to broaden the selection of quantum-related studies available to students and enhance student mobility between the two institutions. Aalto…
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Video: Watch: Päivi Törmä’s DigiQ lecture on quantum geometry
This DigiQ talk features Aalto University Professor Päivi Törmä. The title of her talk is “Quantum geometry in flat band superconductivity, Bose-Einstein condensation and light-matter interactions.”
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Video: Watch Sergey Kubatkin’s DigiQ lecture on epitaxial graphene
This DigiQ talk features Chalmers University of Technology Professor and InstituteQ Chair of Excellence Sergey Kubatkin. The title of his talk is “Wafer-scale epitaxial graphene on Silicon Carbide: physics, chemistry, and applications.”
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Päivi Törmä DigiQ talk
This DigiQ talk features Aalto University Professor Päivi Törmä. The title of her talk is “Quantum geometry in flat band superconductivity, Bose-Einstein condensation and light-matter interactions.” Event details When: 14:00-15:00, 19.6.2024Where: Tietotekniikka, Hall C105 T2, Konemiehentie 2, OtaniemiRegister:Webropol link to register From Päivi: What will your talk discuss? We have found that superconductivity and superfluidity…