Organization overview
This project gathers researchers involved in quantum computing and related fields. They are grouped by the following three research themes and work together cooperatively.
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Dr. Fujii’s Group
This group develops basic methods to extract computer performance and performs R&D on quantum software.
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Dr. Le Gall’s Group
This group investigates the theoretical foundations of quantum computing and develops theoretically guaranteed quantum algorithms.
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Dr. Yamamoto’s Group
This group develops quantum algorithms geared towards quantum computer applications based on quantum computers.
Project overview
Members
Dr. Fujii's Group
The development of basic methods to extract computer performance and R&D on quantum software
The group identifies issues with the quantum advantage in calculations of quantum chemical and physical properties and builds quantum algorithms to solve these issues. In addition, the group derives basic algorithms for quantum machine learning utilizing quantum computing and expands its use to solve issues. As for a methodology, the group employs high-speed simulators using conventional computers to explore the utilization methods of quantum computers expected to appear in the next five to ten years. The group also designs system architectures to utilize the limited functionality of currently existing quantum computers, and performs software research to enhance the performance from quantum devices.
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Project LeaderKeisuke Fujii
Deputy Director, Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka UniversityQuantum computing
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Yuki Kurashige
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
Theoretical Chemistry
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Kohei Nakajima
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Reservoir Computing, Physical Reservoir Computing
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Yuuki Tokunaga
Distinguished researcher, NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories
Innovative Computing Architecture laboratoryQuantum computer, Quantum optics
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Takefumi Miyoshi
Director, e-trees.Japan, Inc.
Research Dept.Compiler, Computer Architecture, Reconfigurable Computing, SW/HW co-design
Full name | Organization | Title | Specialization/Research theme |
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Makoto Negoro | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Associate Professor | Quantum information processing, Quantum sensing |
Wataru Mizukami | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Associate Professor | Quantum Chemistry, Quantum computing |
Hiroshi Ueda | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Associate Professor | Computatinal Quantum Physics |
Koichi Miyamoto | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Associate Professor | Quantum computing, Financial engineering |
Takanori Sugimoto | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Associate Professor | Quantum materials physics |
Kosuke Mitarai | Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University | Assistant Professor | Quantum computing, Quantum Chemistry, Machine Learning |
Hideaki Hakoshima | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Assistant Professor | Quantum physics, Statistical mechanics |
Kosuke Ito | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Researcher | Quantum information theory |
Ken Okada | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Researcher | Quantum computing, condensed matter theory |
Shohei Miyakoshi | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Researcher | Quantum materials physics |
Hideaki Okane | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Researcher | Quantum information theory |
Junichi Haruna | Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University | Specially Appointed Researcher | Particle physics |
Mauro Cainelli | Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University | Program-Specific Researcher | Theoretical Chemistry |
Soichiro Nishio | Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University | Research assistant | Theoretical Chemistry |
Yasunari Suzuki | NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories Innovative Computing Architecture laboratory |
Associate distinguished researcher | Quantum error correction, Quantum software development |
Suguru Endou | NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories Innovative Computing Architecture laboratory |
Associate distinguished researcher | Quantum error mitigation, Near-term quantum algorithm |
Kaoru Yamamoto | NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories Innovative Computing Architecture laboratory |
Postdoctoral fellow | Quantum error mitigation |
Rui Asaoka | NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories Innovative Computing Architecture laboratory |
Postdoctoral fellow | Quantum information, Quantum optics |
Shigeo Hakkaku | NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories Innovative Computing Architecture laboratory |
Postdoctoral fellow | Quantum error mitigation, Classical simulation |
Tomohiro Shitara | NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories Innovative Computing Architecture laboratory |
Postdoctoral fellow | Quantum information, Quantum optics |
Keisuke Koike | e-trees.Japan, Inc. Development Dept. |
Engineer | Reconfigurable Computing |
Dr. Le Gall's Group
Research on the theoretical foundations of quantum computing and development of theoretically guaranteed quantum algorithms
The group promotes research on the theory of quantum computing to build the theoretical foundation of the entire project. Specifically, the group theoretically analyzes quantum hardware and software in collaboration with the Osaka University group and the Keio University group. The main goal is to provide theoretical guarantees of quantum advantage for quantum devices and algorithms. The group also develops new computing methods utilizing quantum effects unique to quantum computers (i.e., not effectively simulated by conventional computers), and explores innovative methods to apply quantum computers that should be realized in the next 10–20 years.
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François Le Gall
Professor, Graduate School of Mathematics, Nagoya University
Quantum algorithms, quantum complexity theory
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Akinori Kawachi
Professor, Department of Information Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Mie University
Quantum Algorithms and Quantum Protocols
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Tomoyuki Morimae
Associate Professor, Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University
quantum computing , quantum cryptography
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Katsuyuki Takashima
Professor, Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Waseda University
Theory of Cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography
Full name | Organization | Title | Specialization/Research theme |
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Harumichi Nishimura | Department of Mathematical Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics, Nagoya University | Professor | Quantum complexity theory |
Francesco Buscemi | Department of Mathematical Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics, Nagoya University | Professor | Quantum information theory |
Jacques Garrigue | Graduate School of Mathematics, Nagoya University | Professor | Theory of programming languages |
Eyuri Wakakuwa | Department of Mathematical Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics, Nagoya University | Designated associate professor | Quantum information theory |
Kohtaro Kato | Department of Mathematical Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics, Nagoya University | Assistant Professor | Quantum information, Quantum condensed matter physics |
Qisheng Wang | Graduate School of Mathematics, Nagoya University | Designated assistant professor | Quantum algorithms |
Ansis Rosmanis | Graduate School of Mathematics, Nagoya University | Designated assistant professor | Quantum algorithms |
Takafumi Saikawa | Graduate School of Mathematics, Nagoya University | Researcher | Theory of programming languages |
Ray Maharshi | Department of Information Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Mie University | Project Assistant Professor | Optimization in Quantum Computing |
Masazumi Honda | Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University | Assistant Professor | quantum computing for field theory |
Dall'Arno Michele | Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University | Program-Specific Assistant Professor | quantum information |
Ben Baragiola | Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University | Research Assistant Professor | quantum error correction |
Dr. Yamamoto's Group
Develop quantum algorithms geared towards quantum computer applications
The group develops quantum algorithms that should be useful in the very near future. They focus on the utilization of existing quantum computers and work in close collaboration with academia and various industries. After careful examination of diverse issues with partner corporations, the group targets problems in finance, chemistry, and AI. The group also compiles issues in quantum computing and builds theories to reduce hurdles in using them. For example, the group has developed a quantum algorithm for a division method using a parallel multiplier, an information recovery method for statistical processing of the output, and design theory for approximate quantum circuit synthesis.
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Naoki Yamamoto
Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University
Quantum Computation, Quantum Control
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Kouichi Semba
Executive Researcher, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Advanced ICT Researh InstituteCondensed matter physics, macroscopic quantum physics
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Kunihiko Sadakane
Professor, Department of Mathematical Informatics, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Algorithms and data structures
Full name | Organization | Title | Specialization/Research theme |
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Yasubumi Sakakibara | Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University | Professor | Bioinformatics |
Rodney Van Meter | Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University | Professor | Quantum Computation |
Hiroshi Watanabe | Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University | Associate Professor | Large scale simulations, Phase transition |
Shu Tanaka | Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University | Associate Professor | Quantum Annealing, Statistical Physics |
Takahiko Satoh | Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University | Associate Professor | NISQ Middleware・Algorithm Design |
Yoichi Suzuki | Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University | Project Associate Professor | Non Equilibrium Statistical Physics |
Michihiko Sugawara | Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University | Project Associate Professor | Theoretical chemistry, Quantum (Dynamics) Control |
Kenji Sugisaki | Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University | Project Associate Professor | Quantum chemistry |
Hideaki Kawaguchi | School of Medicine,Keio University | Project Associate Professor | Quantum Machine Learning |
Tatsuhiko Koike | Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University | Senior Assistant Professor | Theoretical Physics, Quantum information theory |
Eriko Kaminishi | Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University | Project Senior Assistant Professor | Statistical Physics |
Sahel Ashhab | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Advanced ICT Researh Institute |
Executive Researcher | Quantum Information Theory, Quantum Control |
Kenichi Takizawa | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Network Research Institute |
Director | Signal Processing for Communications, statistical signal processing |
Yoshinori Aono | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Cybersecurity Research Institute |
Senior Reseacher | Public-key cryptography, lattice algorithms |
Kouki Yonaga | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Network Research Institute |
Reseacher | Quantum ICT・Quantum machine learning |
Fumiki Yoshihara | Faculty of Science Division I Department of Physics, Tokyo University of Science | Professor | Superconducting Quantum Circuits, macroscopic quantum physics |
Chakraborty Sankardeep | Department of Mathematical Informatics, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo | Project Assistant Professor | Algorithms and data structures |