Alumni Event on Quantum Technology
- Date
- 6 November 2025, 13:00–17:00
- Location
- Ångström Laboratory, Polhemssalen, 10134
- Type
- Seminar
- Organiser
- Matematiska institutionen
- Contact person
- Marie Chajara Svensson
The Department of Mathematics’ annual alumni event will this year focus on quantum technology, in connection with the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics.
Quantum technology is developing at a rapid pace, driven by what is often called the second quantum revolution. Over the past decades, researchers have learned to control individual quantum states, paving the way for powerful new applications in computing, communication and sensing. In the past decade, progress has accelerated thanks to major investments, international collaborations and growing industrial interest.
This event aims to offer an advanced popular-science perspective for everyone with a background in mathematics, combining insights into the current research frontier with glimpses of real-world applications. It could inspire ideas about how quantum technology already is, or may soon be, ready to find applications in areas that might be relevant to your own work.
We welcome our alumni, students, staff and others who are interested to join. The registration form can be found further down the page.
The presentations will be held in English.
Programme
13:00 - 13:05
Introduction
Georgios Dimitroglou Rizell, head of the Department of Mathematics
13:05 – 14:00
100 years of quantum mechanics: mathematical perspectives
Symmetry, topology & entanglement: from quantum fields to quantum computation
Michele Del Zotto, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, Uppsala University
Uncertainty, exclusion & contextuality: from stability of matter to nonlocal quantum games
Douglas Lundholm, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, Uppsala University
14:00 – 14:15 Break
14:15 – 15:00
Quantum Technologies at RISE: Bridging Research, Innovation, and Industry Trends
Laia Ginés from RISE
Laia Ginés presents RISE’s comprehensive research and innovation in quantum technology and highlights current industry trends. With a PhD in physics and a background in quantum hardware, she brings both research and practical expertise, and will also invite the audience to share their own experiences with quantum technology.
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 – 16:00
Quantum computation from geometry
Erik Sjöqvist, Professor of Quantum Information Theory at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University
Erik shows how geometry can provide new tools for quantum computing, from basic ideas to insights into current research.
16:00 – 16:10 Break
16:10 – 16:40
Mathematics for quantum computing
Adrian Petr from the Danish company QPurpose
QPurpose develops quantum algorithms and quantum software for practical use cases in all businesses. Adrian is also Postdoc in Quantum Mathematics at the University of Southern Denmark
16:40 – 17:00
Student association Möbius has been invited to come up with something entertaining.
17:30 – Pub dinner
at O’Neill’s, private floor (own expence)
Registration
Participation is free of charge. The last day to register is 5 November.