An emerging field in computer science and engineering, quantum computing uses quantum mechanics -- the branch of physics that describes the behavior of subatomic particles -- to solve complex problems that traditional computers can't solve or solve them more efficiently.
Research Highlights
Pitt hosted its first quantum information science and technology summer camp, Q-Jam, in August 2025. Participating students learned about quantum through game design.
Dr. Junyu Liu, a newly appointed assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science (CS) at SCI, is reimagining how quantum computing is taught for people with a traditional computing background.
Xulong Tang, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, shared his expertise on how quantum computing is a solution to more complex problems to kick off the 2024-2025 Dean’s Spotlight Series.
