Welcome to the

Institute for Quantum Science and Technology

The Institute for Quantum Science and Technology is a multidisciplinary group of researchers from the areas of Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. The goals of Calgary's Institute for Quantum Science and Technology are to conduct leading research in key theoretical and experimental topics of quantum science and technology, to provide excellent education and training in quantum science and technology and cognate areas, and to foster linkage between the Institute and other quantum science and technology institutes and with industrial partners.

Vision:

To be a world leader in research and education in pure and applied quantum science and technology.

Mission Statement:

To advance quantum science and technology through interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach.

VISUAL INFORMATION FOR THE QUANTUM AGE
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Headlines

Congratulations! to Rei Safavi-Naini for her Association of Cryptologic Research fellowship

In the Media:

UToday, 19 July 2025
UCalgary study advances the frontiers of quantum batteries: Shabir Barzanjeh
( Original )

UToday, 14 January 2025
This metaphorical cat is both dead and alive - and it will help quantum engineers find computing errors: Barry C. Sanders
( Original )

Upcoming

IQST Colloquium - Artur Izmaylov [University of Toronto]
Wednesday 29th January, 2025 at 3:00-4:00pm in SB 146
"Optimizing quantum algorithms for next-generation quantum chemistry"

IQST Colloquium - Dominique Drouin [University of Sherbrooke]
Co-sponsored by: Department of Physics and Astronomy
Wednesday 26th March, 2025 at 3:00-4:00pm in SB 146
"TBA"

IQST Colloquium - Robert Boyd [University of Ottawa]
Wednesday 9th April, 2025 at 3:00-4:00pm in SB 146
"TBA"

IQST Colloquium - Jack Sankey [McGill University]
Wednesday 16th April, 2025 at 3:00-4:00pm in TBA
"TBA"

Current Visitors

Name	Duration	Office	Home Institution
Dominique Drouin	1 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2025	SB 605	Université de Sherbrooke

Expected Visitors

Name	Duration	Office	Home Institution
Artur Izmaylov	28 - 30 Jan 2025	TBA	University of Toronto Scarborough

All Visitors

Contact Information:

Institute for Quantum Science and Technology
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4

Phone: (403) 220-4403
Fax: (403) 210-8876
Email:
Courier delivery: Science B 307 (Science B 605 alternate)