Quantum Experience
On October 24, 2024, the Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information, in collaboration with the Research Center for Quantum Information (RCQI) at the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, will host an event as part of the CARLA 360 project. This event aims to offer practical experience with quantum technologies.
- Target audience: The event is designed for students and university graduates interested in quantum technologies.
- Language: The event will be conducted in English.
- Requirements: Students must register online and provide a brief motivation statement explaining their interest in attending. Participation will be confirmed via email. The spots are limited and will be selected based on the motivations provided during registration.
Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information
QUTE.sk - Slovak National Center for Quantum Technologies
You will have the opportunity to:
- Gain experience in the working environment of the RCQI at the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
- Explore potential career paths and opportunities in the field of quantum technologies.
- Learn about current research challenges in quantum technologies in Slovakia and worldwide.
- Understand the principles of the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocol.
- Network with professionals working in a field quantum technologies.
Event Program
- Brief public presentations by students on their motivation to attend, in front of research center representatives and fellow participants.
- An introduction to the research center through a presentation.
A guided tour of the research center, including interactive discussions between students and employees. - A roundtable discussion on the skills and knowledge required for job opportunities at the research center.
- A networking lunch with selected employees of the research center.
- Presentations by employees with various job profiles and gender representation.
- A presentation on the basic principles of the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocol.
- Practical activities in the laboratory.
- A mini student report in a LinkedIn post, with guidance on creating an impactful post about the event.
- Distribution of participation certificates to students.
Event Registration
Registration is open up to 20 October 2024.
About our researchers:
Doc. Mgr. Mário Ziman, PhD. is the director of the Institute of Physics at the Slovak Academy of Sciences and the chair of the Executive Committee of the Slovak National Center for Quantum Technologies (QUTE.sk). Throughout his scientific career, he has focused on quantum technologies, quantum cryptography, and the mathematical structures of quantum physics. During his studies, he worked on topics such as programmable quantum processors, models of quantum dynamics, and multi-particle quantum entanglement. After completing the SCIEX postdoctoral fellowship at ETH Zurich, he continued his research in quantum communication and information processing. He also teaches at Comenius University, the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, and Masaryk University in Brno.
Gilberto Ferreira Borges, PhD. is a researcher specializing in experimental quantum optics, with a focus on quantum communication networks, the development of quantum state sources, and quantum cryptography. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Material Physics from the Federal University of Uberlândia in Brazil and completed his master’s and PhD in Physics at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, where he researched Quantum Optics, Quantum Information, and the fundamental properties of quantum systems. In addition to his research background, Gilberto has experience as a software engineer, working on both frontend and backend web application development. Known for his creativity and passion for intellectual challenges, he thrives in collaborative environments where knowledge sharing is key.
Saeid Salari, PhD. is a postdoctoral researcher at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) in Bratislava. His current research focuses on quantum photonics at the Research Center for Quantum Information (RCQI) in SAV, where he is involved in the skQCI project. The primary goal of the skQCI project is to implement Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) infrastructure in Slovakia. In 2018, he received his PhD from the University of Guilan in the I.R. Iran. Before concentrating on quantum photonics, he studied nanomaterials and surface sciences during two postdoctoral fellowships in Iran (Isfahan University of Technology) and Slovakia (STU, Trnava).
Natália S. Móller, PhD. is a researcher at the Research Center for Quantum Information (RCQI) at the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Slovakia, where she specializes in quantum physics and quantum gravity, with a focus on the field of indefinite causal order. Throughout her career, she has explored the connections between general relativity and quantum physics, with her research supported by significant grants, including the QISS consortium and the Štefan Schwarz Support Fund. Natália received the L’Oréal – UNESCO For Women in Science award for her contributions to the field of physical sciences, further highlighting her role in global quantum mechanics research and her innovative approach to complex scientific questions.
Younnes Benamara is a PhD student at the RCQI group at Institute of Physics SAS, focusing on the implementation of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). He completed his studies in France, beginning with a bachelor’s degree in theoretical physics at Montpellier. After a year of pursuing a master’s in theoretical physics in Marseille, Younnes shifted his focus to applied physics and returned to Montpellier, where he earned a master’s degree in Computational Physics. His work bridges theoretical concepts with practical quantum technologies, contributing to advancements in secure communication.