GT 1: Computación Cuántica

Mission

The CLEI Quantum Computing Working Group aims to constitute an ecosystem for research, innovation, training, and collaborative development in the field of Quantum Computing. This ecosystem will serve to boost specific training in this area and accelerate the development of new techniques, tools, and algorithms that facilitate the implementation of this emerging technology in Latin America.

Goals

The specific goals of this group are:

  • Constitute a Latin American ecosystem that is plural, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable, for the study and development of Quantum Computing and associated technologies.
  • Encourage and motivate, in accordance with the principles of open science and in academia-industry collaboration, research and innovation projects aimed at developing Quantum Computing algorithms, methodologies, and tools.
  • Promote exchange programs (with emphasis on training new researchers and students) among Latin American countries to facilitate knowledge exchange in Quantum Computing.
  • Foster the development of a sustainable program of joint conferences, seminars, and workshops for the exchange of knowledge and experiences in Quantum Computing.
  • Contribute to the development of an ecosystem of entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) dedicated to quantum technology development and its intersections with other areas of knowledge.

Coordinators

  • Alejandro Fernandez, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina
  • José Manuel Gacia-Alonso. Universidad de Extremadura, España
  • Rafael Sotelo, Universidad de Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Mauricio Solar, Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, Chile
  • Salvador Elías Venegas-Andraca, Tecnológico de Monterrey, México

Thematic areas

Quantum computing is a rapidly evolving field of research that integrates advances in physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Its current development requires diverse technical knowledge and interdisciplinary approaches that address software construction, algorithm formulation, physical model validation, and the exploration of specific applications in productive sectors. To organize and give visibility to this diversity, the GT-1 group structures its activity around five thematic areas coordinated by community members, who seek to enhance synergies and facilitate collaborative work between researchers of different profiles and countries.

Quantum Software Engineering: Development of methodologies, tools, best practices, and conceptual frameworks for the construction, testing, maintenance, and evolution of quantum software.
Contact: Alejandro Fernandez, National University of La Plata, Argentina

Quantum AI & Machine Learning: Applying quantum algorithms to machine learning and using AI techniques to develop quantum systems. Variational Quantum Algorithms (VQAs), Quantum kernels and embeddings, Optimization, and quantum meta-learning.

Approximate Quantum Computing and Quantum Optimizers (Quantum Annealing & Heuristics): Use of annealer-type devices (such as D-Wave) and heuristic techniques for solving combinatorial optimization problems and physical modeling.
Contact: Laura Gatti, University of Montevideo, Uruguay

Fundamentals, Algorithms, and Mathematical Models of Quantum Computing: Studying the physical and mathematical fundamentals of quantum computing, developing new algorithms and complexity analysis, and exploring computing models and quantum architecture.

Quantum Applications and Links with Industry: Identification, development, and validation of use cases for quantum computing in productive sectors, as well as promotion of coordination with companies, startups, and public or private organizations interested in adopting this technology.
Contact: Rafael Sotelo, University of Montevideo, Uruguay

Mailing List

The CLEI’s GT-1 Working Group on Quantum Computing has created an email list to facilitate communication among its members. This group is restricted and operates by subscription only. To request membership, please complete the following form.

The GT-1 coordination team will review applications. This measure allows us to maintain a secure exchange space free of automated or unwanted subscriptions.

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