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Exploring the Quantum Revolution at UAB: Join the Q-UAB Days!

From May 5 to 7, 2025, the UAB Science Faculty will host the Quantum Days at UAB Campus (Q-UAB Days), a three-day event organized to mark the United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies. Co-organized by the IMB-CNM, the ICMAB, and the UAB, the event will bring together leading researchers and students to explore the latest advances and real-world applications in quantum science.

Quantum science is transforming the way we process information, communicate, and develop new materials. From quantum computing to ultra-sensitive quantum sensors, research in this field is paving the way for groundbreaking technological advancements.

To celebrate the UN International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies, the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC), the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB, CSIC), and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), in collaboration with the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) and the Institute of High Energy Physics (IFAE), are organizing a three-day event dedicated to quantum research.

The Quantum Days at UAB Campus (Q-UAB Days) will take place at the UAB Science Faculty (Sala de Graus) on May 5, 6, and 7, from 12:00 to 14:30, offering a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and science enthusiasts to explore the fascinating world of quantum physics and its real-world applications.

The Q-UAB Days will provide insights into the latest breakthroughs in the quantum field, featuring leading scientists from top research institutes who will share their expertise in quantum information, materials, computing and devices.

A 3-day journey into Quantum science

Each session (from 12 to 14.30 h) will focus on a specific area of Quantum Science and Technology, showcasing recent discoveries and cutting-edge developments:

May 5: Quantum Information and Sensing 

  • John Calsamiglia (UAB) – Quantum Information Sciences
  • Morgan Mitchell (ICFO)Quantum Sensing and Metrology
  • Gabriele De Chiara (UAB)  How to solve complex problems with quantum computers
  • Fernando Gonzalez Zalba (CIC Nanogune) – Quantum computing with spin qubits

May 6: Quantum Light and Matter

  • Veronica Ahufinger (UAB) – Quantum Simulation
  • Leticia Tarruell (ICFO) – Quantum simulation with ultracold atoms
  • Elena Bartolomé (ICMAB) – Molecular Materials for Quantum Technologies
  • Lourdes Fàbrega/Anna Palau (ICMAB) – Superconducting Materials for Quantum Technologies
  • Roshan Krishna Kumar (ICN2) – Light Matter THz

May 7: Quantum Chips

  • Francesc Pérez-Murano (IMB-CNM) – Quantum manufacturing
  • Pol Forn (IFAE) – Quantum technologies with superconducting quantum circuits
  • Aron Cummings (ICN2) – Simulating the properties of disordered materials
  • Jorge Barreto (Bristol University) – Scalable Quantum Photonics

Each session will conclude with an interactive colloquium, allowing attendees to engage with researchers, ask questions, and discuss the future of quantum technologies.

Join us and be part of the Quantum future!

The Q-UAB Days will bring together students, faculty members, and researchers across disciplines to explore the fundamental principles and transformative potential of quantum science. Whether you are a physics student, an engineering enthusiast, or simply curious about how quantum mechanics is shaping the future, this event will provide valuable insights. 

Register here to attend!

More information and program details

Where: UAB Science Faculty, Sala d'Actes
When: May 5, 6, 7 – between 12:00 - 14:30 h

This event is organized by researchers from IMB-CNM-CSIC, ICMAB-CSIC, and UAB, in collaboration with researchers from ICN2 and IFAE. 

Don't miss this chance to dive into the quantum world—see you at the Q-UAB Days!

Download the Q-UAB Days program here (PDF)

Anna May
22 April 2025