Investing in Quantum Computing

From left:  Rob Cunningham, Michael Hatridge, Krista Zottola

To usher in the next era of quantum technology, researchers need specialized, made-to-spec equipment that can measure and manage increasingly complex quantum phenomena. In a show of Pitt’s commitment to leading the way, the University’s Strategic Advancement Fund has approved its first loan of $11.6 million to support the establishment of the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core.  

Pitt’s commitment to quantum technology is not new. More than 10 years ago, Pitt established the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute, a collaboration among faculty from Pitt, Carnegie Mellon University, and Duquesne University. Last year, the institute established its first agreements with industry partners in service of making quantum technology widely available, and this year, named as its new director Michael Hatridge, associate professor of physics and director of Pitt’s physics and quantum computing major.