Research

ResQ — Overview

We carry out and coordinate globally top-level research in fundamental quantum science and technology.

Our objective is to advice and foster the development of the relevant national infrastructures in the area of quantum technology.

Our research working group builds opportunities for emerging research areas, supports original networking and fosters a national postdoc program.

We nurture a high-level visitor program in quantum technology and arrange every year a scientific symposium with strong emphasis on networking.

OtaNano is a national open access research infrastructure (RI) that provides advanced nanofabrication, nanomicroscopy, and ultra-low temperature measurement facilities for quantum technologies on Otaniemi campus, Espoo.

OtaNano is founded and developed jointly by Aalto University and VTT.

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Finnish Quantum Computing Infrastructure (FiQCI) is a new research infrastructure jointly developed by VTT, Aalto University and CSC – IT center for science Ltd.

In coming years, FiQCI will provide quantum computing services, such as computing time and training, to support the planning of the utilization of computing technology in future quantum computers.

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Around 120 researchers from Aalto University, University of Helsinki and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland work together for the joint goals of the national Centre of Excellence; Quantum Technology Finland (QTF), to harness quantum phenomena in solid-state-based quantum devices and applications.

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Meet the leadership

Pertti Hakonen

ResQ operations lead
pertti.hakonen@aalto.fi

Sorin Paraoanu

ResQ coordination
Aalto University
sorin.paraoanu@aalto.fi

Esko Keski-Vakkuri

ResQ coordination
University of Helsinki
esko.keski-vakkuri@helsinki.fi

To be announced

ResQ coordination
VTT

News & Events

  • Quantum aesthetics: How one researcher combines scientific communication with mid-century design

    Xin Huang not only explores the convergence of two-dimensional materials, but also how quantum physics can be illustrated utilising clean and simple graphic design Aalto University doctoral researcher Xin Huang’s work deals in the atomically thin interfaces of van der Waals heterostructures and the surprising physics that arises therein. But Huang is also interested in…

  • Finnish Quantum Flagship opens lighthouse and exploratory projects call: Quantum Future (P4)

    The Finnish Quantum Flagship (FQF) opens its first call for lighthouse and exploratory projects as part of Program 4: Quantum Future (P4). This is the first of three planned calls during the course of the flagship (2024, 2026, 2028). Each call will result in the funding of 1-2 high-impact lighthouse projects and/or 1-2 smaller exploratory…

  • InstituteQ Colloquium: Richard Curry of the University of Manchester

    This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Richard Curry of the University of Manchester. The title of his talk is “Nanoscale Advanced Materials Engineering for Quantum Technologies.” Prof Richard Curry is the Faculty of Science and Engineering Vice-Dean (Research & Innovation) at the University of Manchester and co-leader of the UK EPSRC Materials for Quantum Network (M4QN).…

  • InstituteQ Colloquium: Alexandre Bourassa of Google Quantum AI

    This InstituteQ Colloquium features Senior Research Scientist Alexandre Bourassa from Google Quantum AI. The title of his talk is “Quantum error correction below the surface code threshold.” Alexandre Bourassa is a Senior Research Scientist at Google Quantum AI working on building a scalable quantum computer based on superconducting qubits. Alex’s work focuses on implementing quantum…

  • 3 Minute Thesis winners from the Finnish Quantum Days

    The finalists of the 3 Minute Thesis competition pose for a photo during the Finnish Quantum Days on September 9, 2024. On September 9th during the Finnish Quantum Days, InstituteQ and the Finnish Quantum Flagship hosted a 3 Minute Thesis competition. During the competition, we heard 8 compelling presentations from a group of finalists from…

  • InstituteQ Colloquium with Oded Zilberberg

    This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Oded Zilberberg from Konstanz University. The title of his talk is “Exploring quantum impurities and measurement backaction via tensor-networks.” Oded Zilberberg is leading a research activity focused on contemporary questions in quantum-engineered systems. In the core of this field stands the competition between coherent quantum physics and the impact of…