The Quantum Frontier

Advancing the Quantum Leap >>>

Using an unparalleled transdisciplinary focus to accelerate the integration of quantum technologies across society, realizing unprecedented computing and communication capabilities and restructuring our social framework.

Northrop Grumman Commits $12.5 million Toward Quantum Research and Education

Virginia Tech faculty, students, and collaborators are working together at the intersection of quantum disciplines to drive quantum mechanics from the lab into real world applications. The new partnership with Northrop Grumman positions the university to dramatically increase the scope of its transdisciplinary quantum-related research and teaching.

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A National Priority

The National Quantum Initiative Act was signed into law on December 21, 2018. The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in quantum information science and its technology applications. The initiative encompasses the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, and will entail the creation of between four and 10 competitively awarded QIS research centers. Dedicated funding includes $1.275 billion over five years with a possible five-year extension.

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Quantum Center Unites Virginia Tech’s Broad Expertise

Directed by quantum expert Sophia Economou, the center creates an official umbrella for work that has flourished at Virginia Tech for many years. The university has been at the forefront of the emergence and evolution of quantum information science, producing research in key areas including quantum computing, networking, materials, and cryptography, and helping set research agendas through NSF-sponsored workshops and faculty collaborations with national laboratories.

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Quantum Collaborative Partners

Through key relationships with industry, government and academic partners, Virginia Tech is connecting the best and brightest minds to advance quantum technology.

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Quantum Research Areas

Computational Algorithms
Chemical Simulations
Processing Hardware
Memory/Storage
Optimization
Secure Data Transmission
Deep Space Communications

Neural Networks
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
Cryptography
Cryptanalysis
Precision Measurements
Field Detection

Quantum Research Experts

Spanning the breadth of quantum information sciences and technology, Virginia Tech faculty, students, and partners work together at the intersection of quantum disciplines.

Sophia Economou

Edwin Barnes

Gretchen Matthews

Luke Lester

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Quantum Research Sponsors

Quantum Research Teams

Talented faculty and students are developing cutting edge research that is leading to Virginia Tech’s rise as a global destination for quantum knowledge and discovery. Virginia Tech’s quantum footprint is growing — first with the Blacksburg campus’ capabilities and now, with emerging Northern Virginia strengths.

Virginia Tech Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering

Molecular Sciences Software Institute

Barnes Research Group

Crawford Lab

Economou Research Group

Spectrum Dominance Division

Quantum News

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Physics’ Sophia Economou named T. Marshall Hahn Chair in Physics , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2015, Economou’s research examines theoretical quantum information science, which is of worldwide interest due to the technological revolution it can enable in communications and computing.
Date: Sep 30, 2022
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Innovation drives research forward , article
Virginia Tech sponsored research expenditures and awards increased by 12 percent, with growth in federal, state, private, and local funding.
Date: Sep 13, 2022
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Diversifying the quantum workforce , article
Virginia Tech partnered with historically Black colleges and universities for a five-day quantum workshop for faculty members at the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington.
Date: Aug 31, 2022
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers at Virginia Tech explore how quantum networks could transform cybersecurity , article
In a cross-disciplinary research collaboration, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers at Virginia Tech are designing the quantum architecture that may one day secure our everyday communications and connect us to the power of quantum computation.
Date: Jun 02, 2022

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Dedicated Facilities

Molecular Sciences Software Institute

The Molecular Sciences Software Institute led by Virginia Tech is supported by the National Science Foundation and focused on molecular simulation software development.

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