Quantum UiB
The Bergen Centre for Quantum Technology (Quantum UiB) will open in August 2026. It's aim is to push the frontiers of science and technology in quantum computing, sensing, and optimization.
About the research centre
Quantum UiB will build on UiB’s internationally recognized expertise in quantum sensing and long-time track record in quantum simulations and quantum computing. It aims to both increase capacity in existing expertise and expand into complementary domains such as quantum optimization and quantum information theory.
Vision and research
Quantum UiB's vision is to substantially contribute to advancing foundational and applied quantum research. The centre will foster collaboration across academia, industry, public sector, and government. Furthermore, Quantum UiB will provide infrastructure for quantum experimentation and new technology for society, as well as contribute to training the next generation of quantum scientists and quantum experts for industry.
The centre has 3 scientific pillars:
- Quantum computing and information theory, which will focus on advancing algorithms, error correction, and post-quantum cryptography.
- Quantum simulations and optimization, which will develop quantum-inspired methods for complex systems and combinatorial optimization.
- Quantum sensing and experiments, which will pioneer diamond-based technologies for cancer diagnostics, proton therapy research, and nanoscale sensing.
A fourth pillar will be dedicated to centre management, strategy, and outreach; including the development of a quantum technology course package covering basic quantum topics in physics, sensing, computing, communication, optimization, and simulation.
People
Centre leadership
Pinar Heggernes Centre director
Konrad Tywoniuk Vice director
Scientific core team
Øyvind Ytrehus Pillar leader Quantum computing and quantum information theory
Sondre Rønjom Pillar leader Quantum computing and quantum information theory
Ahmad Hemmati Pillar leader Quantum simulations and quantum optimization
Konrad Tywoniuk Pillar leader Quantum simulations and quantum optimization & Management, strategy, outreach and new opportunities
Justas Zalieckas Pillar leader Quantum sensing and quantum experiments
Martin Møller Greve Pillar leader Quantum sensing and quantum experiments
Pinar Heggernes Pillar leader Management, strategy, outreach and new opportunities