Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute
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| PQSEI logo | |
| Type | Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Established | 2019 |
| Director | Michael Manfra |
| Location | Birck Nanotechnology Center, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States 40°25′21″N 86°55′29″W / 40.4226°N 86.9246°WCoordinates: 40°25′21″N 86°55′29″W / 40.4226°N 86.9246°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Affiliations | Purdue University, Microsoft Quantum, Chicago Quantum Exchange, Midwest Quantum Collaboratory, Center for Quantum Technologies |
| Website | quantum |
The Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI) is an interdisciplinary research institute based at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.[1]
Founded in 2019, PQSEI combines research, teaching, and partnerships between academia, government, and industry to discover new quantum phenomena and build chip-scale quantum technologies.
PQSEI is a foundational component of the Purdue Computes initiative, connecting the colleges of Science and Engineering at Purdue University to the larger "Quantum Prairie" region.[2]
PQSEI hosts more than 65 faculty working in the fields of quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum materials.[3]
History
PQSEI began in 2015 with the establishment of the Purdue Quantum Center (PQC). In January 2019, Purdue University upgraded the center, launching the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI) as a campus-wide institute to foster interdisciplinary research between the College of Science and the College of Engineering.[4]
In March 2025, Michael Manfra was appointed Director of PQSEI. His tenure marked a focus on greater translation of fundamental physics into commercial quantum technologies.[5]
Research areas
PQSEI focuses on utilizing the properties of quantum mechanics to develop practical, industry-friendly devices. Its research is organized into four main thrusts:
- Quantum Materials and Devices: Research in this area includes topological insulators, graphene, 2D systems, and finding defect centers in materials like hexagonal boron nitride for high-stability qubits.
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Science: Researchers in this area are investigating physical quantum systems near the absolute temperature limits and facilitating clean experimental grounds for quantum simulation.
- Quantum Computing and Simulations: Research in this area focuses on developing algorithms for chemical modeling, drug discovery, cybersecurity, and physical AI, alongside advancing hardware limits.
- Quantum Communication and Sensing: Research includes engineering quantum networks to securely transfer data, as well as ultra-precise quantum sensors. PQSEI researchers successfully demonstrated a multi-laboratory quantum network link on the Purdue campus.[6]
Notable Breakthroughs
A research team provided definitive experimental evidence of the existence of anyons, a discovery important for building topologically protected qubits. In 2026, PQSEI Director Michael Manfra received the Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize from the American Physical Society for his work.[7]
Infrastructure
The administrative headquarters of PQSEI is located at the Birck Nanotechnology Center at the Discovery Park District, Purdue University.[8] Available facilities include the Scifres Nanofabrication Laboratory with a clean room measuring 25,000 square feet, classed ISO 3-4-5-6, for nanofabrication and lithography of quantum devices.[9]
Quantum centers and strategic collaborations
PQSEI acts as a regional and national hub for quantum science through various significant consortia:[8]
- Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT): Purdue is the lead partner in this NSF IUCRC, in collaboration with Indiana University and Notre Dame to link private-sector funding to university research.[10]
- Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC): MQC was co-founded by Purdue, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University, promoting localized university collaborations and organizing the annual Entanglement conference.[11]
- Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE): Purdue is one of the participating institutions in this knowledge center, involved in Midwest regional development projects such as the EDA-recognized $55 million Bloch Quantum Tech Hub.[12]
Workforce development and academic programs
To develop a talent pipeline in the emerging quantum economy, PQSEI supports several educational programs.[13]
- Purdue Quantum Degrees Program: Launched in 2026, this multi-tiered program spans undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to scale quantum literacy across the United States.[14]
- Quantum Summer School: Supported by the Colleges of Engineering and Science, PQSEI hosts this annual, multi-day national training school for graduate and postdoctoral researchers, featuring hands-on exercises and expert panels.[15]
- Online Education: Purdue hosts quantumHUB, an online portal providing open-access learning modules to students worldwide.[16]
References
- ↑ "Purdue to lead Indiana coalition to develop quantum technologies". Research at Purdue. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute". Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute. Archived from the original on 2026-04-03. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Prof. Michael Manfra appointed to lead Purdue University's quantum institute". Elmore School of Electrical and Computer Engineering News. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ University, Purdue (2019-01-25). "Purdue Dives Deeper into Field of Quantum Science and Engineering". Research & Development World. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Manfra appointed Purdue's chief quantum officer". www.physics.purdue.edu. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute". Purdue Computes. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Purdue University: leaders in quantum research". www.physics.purdue.edu. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Elmore EFC - Elmore ECE Emerging Frontiers Center". engineering.purdue.edu. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Centers". Semiconductors - Purdue University. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Purdue becomes founding member of Midwest coalition to bolster quantum research". Research at Purdue. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Leading quantum science researchers at Purdue recognized for landmark discoveries". Research at Purdue. 2021-11-11. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "About us | Chicago Quantum Exchange". chicagoquantum.org. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI)". Office of Research. 2026-05-28. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ Abdel-Kareem, Mohamed (2026-05-14). "Purdue University Launches Comprehensive Quantum Degrees Program". Quantum Computing Report. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "In the news". Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute. Archived from the original on 2026-05-19. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Quantum Degrees Program". College of Engineering - Purdue University. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
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