Advances in solid-state quantum technologies

The NQSTI International School on Advances in solid-state quantum technologies will be held in Catania (Italy) from June 30th to July 5th, 2025. Solid-state quantum technologies are nowadays at the core of innovating applied science and fundamental research in numerous fields. The School aims to provide in-depth of the following topics:

• superconducting quantum circuits
• semiconductor-based qubits
• impurity-based quantum components
• topological superconductors and Majorana fermions
• many-body open quantum systems
• spectroscopy readout and multiplexing
• sensing and metrology
• optimal control and machine learning
• quantum thermodynamics and thermal transport
• modular architectures for quantum computing.

The program will provide an  interdisciplinary approach, alternating lectures on theoretical and experimental aspects. The speakers will include:  A. Chatterjee, M. Esposito, N. Fabbri, R. Fazio, B.  van Heck, J. Koch, F.  Mattei, M.  Paternostro, M. Thorwart.

The school is aimed at PhD students wishing to acquire  training and skills in the field of solid-state quantum technologies. Interested students are asked to pre-register via the following link: pre-registration form.

The objective is to bring together a public with different educational backgrounds, to encourage cooperation, as well as cultural and scientific exchanges. The school is fully taught in English and is organized by the National Quantum Science and Technology Institute  (NQSTI). The school will take place at Camplus Catania within walking distance from the seaside. Social events and guided tours will be organized.

Advisory Board

• M. Liscidini (Università degli Studi di Pavia)
• D. Vitali (Università degli Studi di Camerino)
• F. S. Cataliotti (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)
• F. Sciarrino (Sapienza Università di Roma)
• F. Beltram (Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa)
• G. Gorini (Università degli Studi Milano Bicocca)
• A. Simoni (Fondazione Bruno Kessler)
• G. R. Greco (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)
• E. Paladino (Università degli Studi di Catania)

Scientific Committee

• S. Caprara (Sapienza Università di Roma)
• G. Falci (Università degli Studi di Catania)
• S. Mosca (CNR-INO Napoli)
• A. Silva (SISSA, Trieste)

Local Committee

• F. Ruffino (Università degli Studi di Catania)
• F.M.D. Pellegrino (Università degli Studi di Catania)
• V. Romano (Università degli Studi di Catania)
• V. Greco (Università degli Studi di Catania)
• S. Cherubini (Università degli Studi di Catania)
• D. Zappalà (Università degli Studi di Catania)
• G.G.N. Angilella (Università degli Studi di Catania)