UTSA Quantum Research

UT San Antonio Quantum Research

UT San Antonio is home to a vibrant community of expert researchers working in quantum science and technology from a variety of disciplines, including physics (experimental and theoretical), mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, and public policy. Quantum research at UT San Antonio engages interdisciplinary partners and expertise in areas such as cyber security, advanced manufacturing and health to address pressing challenges in quantum information science and technology (QIST).

This novel, interdisciplinary research is supported by the Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) Research Interest Group (RIG) and further catalyzed by partnerships and collaboration with centers and institutes across UTSA and partner institutions. The Open Cloud Institute (OCI) serves as a catalyst for UTSA’s quantum mission, driving collaboration, coordinating initiatives, and enabling groundbreaking research and innovation. Quantum researchers work closely with their peers in MATRIX: The UTSA AI Consortium for Human Well-Being to develop technology at the frontier of AI and quantum computing, and with the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) to advance secure, next-generation manufacturing. The aforementioned institutes have published in top journals, including Nature, and filed multiple patents.

Quantum research at UT San Antonio leverages interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships to address pressing challenges in quantum information science and technology (QIST). Learn about faculty researching quantum at UTSA

Hand in Hand: UT San Antonio and UT Health

UT San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio are on a path to merge into one premier global university, combining their collective academic, research and clinical strengths and making UT San Antonio the third-largest public research university in Texas. Together, the research community across the university will continue to advance quantum science and technology in healthcare, expanding its capacity for interdisciplinary innovation in areas such as patient data privacy, medical imaging and diagnostic sensing.

Security

UT San Antonio is a leading university in security, and this core competency underpins research in a wide array of disciplines. Quantum researchers collaborate with UT San Antonio centers and institutes including the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) and the National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC), as well as partners at UT Health San Antonio, to advance quantum science and technology with security at the forefront.

UT San Antonio is also home to the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the Institute for Cyber Security, the Cyber Center for Security and Analytics, and the NSF CREST Center for Security and Privacy Enhanced Cloud Computing. The university is one of a select few to hold all three NSA designations for centers of academic excellence in Cyber Defense Education, Cyber Research, and Cyber Operations.

Workforce Development: Graduate Certificate in Quantum Information Science and Engineering

UT San Antonio is dedicated to addressing the needs of industry and government to prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technicians to build and code the components of the quantum systems of today and the future. UT San Antonio is well positioned to lead this effort as researchers work closely with industry and government. QIST courses are designed to focus not only on the theory of QIST but also on its practical implementation.

The university’s forthcoming Graduate Certificate in Quantum Information Science and Engineering will provide additional structure and support for students already working in these fields. To earn the QISE certificate, students will complete 5 courses, including three core courses covering quantum fundamentals, software, and hardware. Additional elective courses, including quantum cybersecurity, quantum machine learning and quantum logic, are regularly offered to allow students flexibility in tailoring their learning to specific interests within the field.

Key Research Areas

Critical Manufacturing and Infrastructure

In the domain of critical manufacturing, quantum computing has the potential to fundamentally reshape design paradigms and optimize intricate supply chain networks. Quantum algorithms enable high-fidelity simulations at a molecular level, facilitating the rapid prototyping of novel materials and the refinement of manufacturing processes. For example, predictive quantum simulations can precisely model the behavior of advanced alloys, polymers, or nanomaterials, significantly reducing the reliance on iterative physical testing. Quantum-enhanced optimization methodologies can revolutionize supply chain management by processing large datasets to identify optimal logistics, inventory strategies and production schedules, which mitigates systemic vulnerabilities and enhances operational continuity. Quantum sensing techniques offer unparalleled access to both the metrology and telemetry data of the manufacturing process, creating detailed maps of the runtime and post-production data signals, leading to more precise and reliable manufacturing outcomes.

UT San Antonio researchers are strategically positioned to advance technology in these areas, leveraging collaboration with partners including CyManII, which provides expertise and test beds to conduct state-of-the-art research applying quantum to critical manufacturing problems.

Secure and Private Health Care

Quantum Mathematics for Cyber Security Resiliency: Cryptography and Quantum Information Science

Applied Cyber Security for Quantum Resiliency

Testing and Validation of Materials and Devices for Robust and Secure Quantum

Secure and Resilient Quantum Algorithms

Get Involved

To partner or collaborate with the UT San Antonio quantum research team, please get in touch with us at Quantum@utsa.edu