Recognizing that quantum science holds the key to major advances in fields such as computing, communications security, and ultra-precise sensors, NYU is today announcing the formation of the NYU Quantum Institute (NYUQI) to create a world-class research hub in the heart of New York City that aims to unlock discoveries and applications of quantum information sciences in fields as varied as physics, engineering, materials science, computer science, biology, chemistry, and medicine.
The NYU Quantum Institute is another major step forward in NYU’s push to advance interdisciplinary science and technology. Led by Javad Shabani—professor of physics, director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics, and an expert in quantum materials and devices for computation technologies—the Institute will also solidify New York as a leader in the global quantum ecosystem.
Juan de Pablo, NYU’s Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and executive dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, said, “Quantum information sciences and engineering have the potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries by solving problems that are intractable for even the most powerful available technologies. However, realizing their promise requires moving beyond fragmented collaboration to an integrated ecosystem that can translate discoveries into deployable systems. That is what the Quantum Institute aims to do.
“And it comes at a pivotal moment in quantum technology development. The 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act established America’s roadmap for quantum advancement, and industry giants—IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Cisco, along with financial powerhouses like JPMorgan Chase—are investing heavily in quantum technologies, with many maintaining significant operations in the greater New York area. The NYUQI positions the university at the forefront of this quantum revolution, creating synergies with an emerging quantum ecosystem in New York.”