Academics

Quantum Institute

Our Mission: Harnessing Quantum Physics to Unravel the Universe. The Stony Brook Quantum Institute brings together world-leading researchers across experimental and theoretical QIST, atomic physics, condensed matter and cosmology to solve physics’ greatest frontiers.

We are aligning with the White House National Quantum Coordination Office’s vision to understand the universe through QIST. Making this vision reality, we are engineering the nation’s first distributed quantum computing testbed built on hybrid Quantum Data Centers (QDCs). By interconnecting classical optical processors with atomic quantum systems, our researchers are laying the physical and algorithmic foundation for groundbreaking simulations that will transform science and secure society’s quantum future.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate: Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) Minor

Designed for students in the physical and mathematical sciences; engineering; and computer science, this minor builds the essential theoretical and experimental foundation required to solve complex problems across the emerging quantum landscape.

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Master of Science: Quantum Information Science & Technology (MSQIST)

An interdisciplinary program combining tailored coursework in quantum programming, materials and hardware with immersive research at Stony Brook, Brookhaven National Laboratory or leading quantum industry partners.

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Graduate Pathways: Multi-Institutional Network in QIST

Expanding the frontlines of quantum education through collaborative graduate pathways, allowing researchers to leverage combined facilities, cross-campus expertise, and regional testbeds to advance long-distance quantum internet development.

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Research

The Stony Brook Quantum Institute brings together an interdisciplinary consortium to pioneer fundamental physics, cosmology and quantum field theory. By forging the core pillars of secure communication, distributed quantum computing and hybrid Quantum Data Centers, our researchers are translating deep scientific theory into the physical foundation of America’s largest and scalable quantum internet.

KEY DIRECTIVES

The Quantum Internet
Engineering long-distance, secure quantum networks that transmit information via light across New York State and the nation.
Quantum Data Centers (QDCs)
Constructing university-hosted, hybrid QDCs, bridging classical supercomputing with atomic quantum processing power.
Distributed Quantum Computing
Building the algorithmic protocols and photonic interconnects needed to link multiple quantum systems into a single super-network.

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Grad Fellows

The graduate students working at the SBU Quantum Institute are supported by the Stony Brook Quantum Graduate Student Scholarship. A unique aspect of this program is that each student is co-supervised by at least two faculty members and preference is given to interdisciplinary QIST topics.

Postdoc Fellows

The Stony Brook Quantum Institute provides elite postdocs positions, via the Stony Brook Quantum Fellowship, to recruit top QIST talent in the US and internationally. Our postdocs are co-supervised by several members of the Institute, specifically working in interdisciplinary research areas.

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Quantum Education Center

The Institute’s Quantum Education and Workforce Development Center leverages Stony Brook’s premier quantum outreach to establish leadership in education at all levels. The Center coordinates Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) workforce development initiatives across the SBU campus.

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Researchers

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Dominik Schneble

Tzu Chieh Wei

Ash Kumar

Himanshu Gupta

CR Ramakrishnan

Angela Kelly

Leon Shterengas

Chuck Choi

Jesus Perez Rios