Ruoqian Xu joins the ICMM-CSIC as a new PhD researcher

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Ruoqian Xu is a new PhD researcher at the Material Science Institute of Madrid. She is now working alongside with Gloria Platero and her team at the Novel Platforms and Nano-devices for Quantum Simulation and Computation Group. She is from China and, in the last two years, she completed her master's degree in quantum science and technology at the University of the Basque Country.

What have you worked on so far?

During my undergraduate studies at Shanghai University, I majored in materials science and technology. My interest in quantum mechanics led me to shift my focus, and I began working with Xi Chen on the benchmark of the digitized counter-diabatic quantum approximate optimization algorithm (CDQAOA). This algorithm, designed to solve optimization problems, is part of the broader framework of the shortcuts to adiabaticity (STA) method.

What will you work on? With whom?

My primary aim is to explore the intersection of materials design and quantum computing. To achieve this, I have been working with Xi Chen to establish a foundation in quantum computing and quantum chemistry. Moving forward, I am excited to collaborate with Professor Gloria Platero and her group on novel platforms and nano-devices for quantum simulation and computation.

Why did you choose ICMM?

At ICMM, I have the opportunity to go deeper into the integration of materials science with quantum computing. ICMM offers a great environment to learn and stay updated on the latest advances in various areas of materials science. This will help me grow and contribute to important developments in the field.

And a personal touch: any hobbies? What would you like to contribute to the institute?

In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and traveling, as they offer new perspectives and inspirations. At ICMM, I hope to contribute by advancing research in the overlap of quantum computing and material sciences. I also look forward to fostering collaboration.