Layla Hormozi

Layla Hormozi serves as a Scientist and Group Lead for the Quantum Computing Group within the Computational Science department at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Computing and Data Sciences division. Her research bridges theoretical physics and quantum information science, focusing on topological approaches to fault-tolerant quantum computation.

Education

• Ph.D. in Physics, Florida State University (2007)
• B.S. in Physics, Sharif University of Technology (2001)

Research Focus

Dr. Hormozi's work centers on topological quantum error correction, classification of topological phases, and quantum complexity theory. She investigates non-Abelian anyon systems for quantum computation, developing theoretical frameworks for topological quantum compiling and error-correcting codes. Her research integrates condensed matter physics with quantum information to address fundamental challenges in scalable quantum hardware.

Publication Trends

Her 20+ publications reveal an evolving trajectory from foundational topological quantum computing (2005-2012) toward quantum simulation algorithms and error correction (2014-2024). Recent work emphasizes practical quantum circuit design for anyon simulation and quantum field theory applications, demonstrating increasing focus on near-term quantum hardware implementation while maintaining theoretical depth in topological phases.

Awards and Recognition

• Simons Emmy Noether Fellowship, Perimeter Institute (2025-2026)
• Marie Curie Research Fellowship (2012-2014)
• National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2010)
• Dirac-Hellman Award, Florida State University (2006)

Research Leadership

As Group Lead, Dr. Hormozi directs theoretical research in quantum computing at Brookhaven, managing projects on topological quantum algorithms and error correction. Her team collaborates with experimental groups to bridge theoretical frameworks with physical implementations, supported by federal funding mechanisms including DOE research programs.

Laboratory Affiliation

She operates within Brookhaven's Computational Science department, leveraging the laboratory's high-performance computing infrastructure and partnerships with national quantum initiatives to advance quantum information science.