ABQ Times

Milad Marvian, an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico School of Engineering, is participating in a $7.5 million project funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) to explore quantum algorithm theory and further quantum computing research.

"Our goal is to develop novel mathematical tools that can enrich our understanding of the power and limitations of quantum computation, and provide fresh insights into the design of new quantum algorithms," Marvian stated.

Marvian, who is part of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a member of Quantum New Mexico Institute, will contribute to the project titled "FAR-Qu: Fundamental Algorithmic Research towards Quantum Utility." This initiative is led by Sandia National Laboratories with collaboration from UNM, Caltech, University of Maryland, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The project forms part of a broader $65 million DOE investment spread across 10 projects aimed at advancing quantum computing research in areas such as software development, control systems, and algorithmic progress. This funding supports a federal push to accelerate quantum research within the United States.

The Quantum New Mexico Institute serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research in quantum information science. Researchers from QNM-I engage in various academic fields across campus including Physics and Astronomy, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemistry, and Chemical Biology.