Cristina Butucea is a Professor of Statistics and Machine Learning at ENSAE-CREST, Institut Polytechnique de Paris . She was nominated an IMS Fellow (2019) for her contributions to nonparametric and high-dimensional statistics. She has co-organized major conferences like Fréjus 2018 , Luminy 2019-2020 , and Oberwolfach 2021 , and serves as Associate Editor for ALEA . Fields of interest: Nonparametric statistics, quantum statistics, differential privacy, inverse problems, machine learning. Awards: IMS Fellowship, conference organization leadership. Research trends: Focuses on optimal estimation under privacy constraints, quantum state reconstruction, high-dimensional inference, and adaptive nonparametric methods. Email: Cristina.Butucea@ensea.fr | Cristina.Butucea@ip-paris.fr
Pierre ALQUIER is a Professor at ESSEC Business School (Singapore) since 2023, specializing in statistical learning and machine learning. Previously, he held professorships at ENSAE Paris (2014–2019) and the University of Dublin (2012–2014). He earned his PhD in Mathematical Statistics from Pierre and Marie Curie University in 2006, with a focus on advanced statistical methodologies. His research centers on Bayesian methods, PAC-Bayes bounds, high-dimensional data analysis, and robust estimation, with applications in quantum computing and time series. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including influential works on kernel mean embeddings and meta-learning. Alquier has received the 2019 Best Paper Award at the Asian Conference on Machine Learning. He actively contributes to academic leadership, serving as an associate editor for leading journals like the Journal of Machine Learning Research and organizing international workshops. His educational contributions include co-supervising multiple doctoral theses on topics like robust Bayesian inference and non-negative matrix factorization. Education: PhD in Mathematical Statistics (2006), Pierre and Marie Curie University MSc in Probability Theory and Statistics (2003), Pierre and Marie Curie University Diploma in Statistician-Economist (2003), ENSAE Research Focus: Machine learning theory, PAC-Bayes bounds, Bayesian computation, high-dimensional statistics, quantum tomography, and time series forecasting. Grants & Activities: Member of key academic societies (IMS, SFdS), reviewer for top conferences (NeurIPS, ICML), and organizer of workshops on approximate Bayesian inference and high-dimensional data analysis. His recent work emphasizes robust regression, meta-learning, and the theoretical foundations of deep learning, often addressing challenges in dependent data and model misspecification. He has developed R packages like regMMD for robust statistical estimation.
Ulysse Chabaud is a permanent researcher at École Normale Supérieure de Paris, affiliated with the QAT team at INRIA. He coordinates the EIC Pathfinder Challenge project Veriqub and serves as an editor for the open journal Quantum . Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) and the Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale (IRIF) in Paris. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2020), Sorbonne Université His research focuses on quantum information theory, particularly quantum computing, cryptography, and communication within continuous-variable systems. He investigates the interplay between non-Gaussian states and quantum advantages, aiming to establish foundational insights into quantum resources and their verification. The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in bosonic quantum computing, Wigner negativity, quantum verification protocols, and applications in cryptography. These works span theoretical frameworks (e.g., holomorphic representations, non-Gaussian hierarchies) and experimental implementations (e.g., photonic states, linear optics). Chabaud’s contributions also extend to quantum certification and benchmarking, addressing challenges in validating quantum devices without fault-tolerant mechanisms. He employs tools from quantum optics and mathematical physics, such as stellar formalism and phase-space methods, to delineate boundaries between classical and quantum computation.
Ulysse Chabaud is an INRIA permanent researcher affiliated with École Normale Supérieure de Paris in the QAT team. He coordinates the EIC Pathfinder Challenge project Veriqub, focusing on efficient verification of quantum computing architectures with bosons, and serves as an editor for Quantum , an open journal for quantum science. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral scholar position at Caltech's Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) and Sorbonne Université PhD (2020) in computer science with a thesis on continuous-variable quantum advantages in quantum optics. PhD in Computer Science, Sorbonne Université (2020) IQIM Postdoctoral Fellowship, Caltech (2020-2022) Postdoctoral scholar, Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale (IRIF), Paris Chabaud's research explores fundamental questions in quantum information theory, including the origins of quantum advantage and verification of quantum devices. He specializes in continuous-variable quantum computation, non-Gaussian states, and their roles in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. His work bridges discrete and continuous-variable quantum paradigms through holomorphic representations and resource theories. His publications span quantum verification, non-Gaussian state engineering, and foundational connections between contextuality and Wigner negativity. These works appear in journals like Physical Review Letters , Quantum , and Nature Communications , with a focus on bosonic quantum advantage and practical quantum certification. Three Physicists Prize IQIM Postdoctoral Fellowship Chabaud contributes to quantum verification protocols and serves as a coordinator for the Veriqub project under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Challenge. He is also involved in theoretical developments for continuous-variable quantum computing and editorial work for open-access quantum science journals. He works within the QAT team at INRIA, which specializes in quantum algorithms and technologies, and collaborates with institutions including Caltech, Sorbonne Université, and the Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale (IRIF) in Paris.
Cristina Butucea is a Full Professor of Statistics at ENSAE, Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), and a Permanent Member of CREST (Center for Research in Economics and Statistics). She specializes in nonparametric and high-dimensional mathematical statistics, with research interests spanning inverse problems, quantum statistics, privacy of data, and machine learning. Her academic career includes faculty positions at several prestigious French institutions including Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée and Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille. Her educational background includes a post-doc at Humboldt University, Berlin (1998-1999), followed by an Assistant Professor position at Université Paris Nanterre (1999-2007). She was promoted to Professor at Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille 1 (2007-2010), then at Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (2010-2016), and currently holds her position at ENSAE, IP Paris (2016-present). Professor Butucea's research focuses on theoretical statistics with applications in modern data science challenges. Her work on differential privacy has established fundamental limits and optimal procedures for statistical estimation under privacy constraints. She has made significant contributions to quantum statistics, particularly in quantum state estimation. Her research on high-dimensional statistics addresses variable selection, sparse structures, and nonparametric estimation in complex settings. She has also contributed to the theory of inverse problems and the analysis of locally stationary processes. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of statistics with privacy concerns, quantum information, and high-dimensional data analysis. She has published in top statistical journals including Annals of Statistics, Bernoulli, and Electronic Journal of Statistics. Her work often addresses fundamental questions about optimal rates of convergence, phase transitions in estimation problems, and the theoretical limits of statistical procedures under various constraints. Nominated IMS Fellow in 2019 CO-organizer of the Seminar of Statistics CREST-CMAP Associate Editor of ALEA (Latin American Journal of Probability and Mathematical Statistics) Organizer of several conferences in mathematical statistics and machine learning (Fréjus 2018, Luminy 2019, 2020, Oberwolfach 2021) Professor Butucea has received multiple research grants including ANR HIDITSA (2017-2021), ANR SPADRO (2013-2017), and ANR DIONISOS (2012-2016). She was the Principal Investigator of an ANR project on "Statistics for quantum physics" (2007-2008). She has also been awarded research stays at CIRM Luminy and MFO Oberwolfach. She is actively involved in the academic community as a member of the IMS (Institute of Mathematical Statistics) and the Bernoulli Society. She is also a member of the Institut des Actuaires as an Actuary ISUP.
Michael Gide JABBOUR is an Associate Professor in Quantum Communication at Télécom SudParis, part of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris . He is affiliated with the ISTeC institute and the Department of Communications, Images, and Information Processing (CITI). His research focuses on quantum information theory, quantum optics, and mathematical physics, particularly in infinite-dimensional systems. Key areas include entropy continuity bounds, bosonic quantum channels, and quantum interference phenomena. Education and Career: PhD from École polytechnique de Bruxelles (2015), thesis: Bosonic systems in quantum information theory Postdoctoral fellowships at University of Cambridge (2016-2018), Technical University of Denmark (2018-2019), and École polytechnique de Bruxelles (F.R.S.-FNRS Senior Fellow) Joined Télécom SudParis as Associate Professor in 2020 Research Interests: Explores fundamental aspects of quantum information through entropy analysis, Gaussian channels, and bosonic systems. Recent work addresses entanglement engines, timelike quantum interference, and majorization principles in quantum phase space. His studies bridge quantum thermodynamics with mathematical rigor, emphasizing non-Gaussian operations and infinite-dimensional systems. Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles and preprints since 2015, including high-impact journals like Physical Review Letters , IEEE Transactions on Information Theory , and Quantum . Key themes include entropy continuity, bosonic Gaussian states, and quantum interference in time. Future Work: Current projects involve boson-fermion complementarity, complexity of Gaussian optics, and central limit theorems for distinguishable bosons. Ongoing collaborations span quantum thermodynamics and foundational entropy principles.
Francesco Arzani is a junior professor at INRIA Paris and a member of the QAT team within the Department of Informatics at École Normale Supérieure. He obtained his PhD from ENS/PSL and Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, followed by post-doctoral appointments at LIP6, LORIA and Freie Universität Berlin. His research sits at the intersection of quantum optics and quantum information, with a focus on continuous-variable systems, bosonic error-correcting codes and fault-tolerant quantum computation. Education: PhD in Physics, École Normale Supérieure & Paris Sciences Lettres (2018) Graduate studies in quantum optics, Laboratoire Kastler Brossel Research interests: Arzani’s work targets the theory–experiment interface of continuous-variable quantum information processing. He designs non-Gaussian resources (photon subtraction, engineered squeezing), develops bosonic error-correcting codes (notably Gottesman–Kitaev–Preskill codes) and investigates fault-tolerant architectures that remain realistic with present-day photonic technology. Key themes include universal CV gate sets, entanglement in optical frequency combs, measurement-based quantum computation and the mathematical structure of lattice codes in phase space. Publication trends: Across 20+ peer-reviewed articles and several preprints, Arzani consistently advances from abstract code design to experimental feasibility . Recent works (2022-2025) emphasize fault-tolerant thresholds and symmetry-enhanced variational algorithms, while earlier papers map out practical methods to generate and certify multimode entanglement in femtosecond-frequency-comb platforms. Scientific outreach & awards: He has delivered invited seminars at Xanadu, WACQT, NC State and numerous international workshops; serves as referee for leading quantum journals; and maintains open-source slides and posters for community use. No competitive fellowships or prizes are explicitly listed in the supplied sources. Team & grants: Arzani leads independent research funded through the INRIA Junior Professor Chair scheme and participates in the French “Défi EQIP” quantum initiative. He collaborates closely with experimental groups at Kastler Brossel, Xanadu and within the EU continuous-variable quantum community, co-supervising graduate students and post-docs in the QAT team.
Anil Shaji is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean (P & D) at the School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM). He joined IISER TVM as an Assistant Professor in June 2009 and was promoted to Associate Professor in September 2014. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics from University College Thiruvananthapuram, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics from IIT-Madras, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin under the supervision of Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan. Dr. Shaji's research primarily focuses on quantum information theory and its applications to understanding fundamental physical phenomena. His work explores the perspective provided by information theory in studying physical phenomena, believing that information plays a role as important as energy and momentum in understanding the natural world. His research spans quantum metrology, open quantum dynamics, non-classical correlations, quantum Zeno effect, and quantum entanglement in continuous variable systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding the fundamental and practical limits on measurement precision in quantum metrology. His publications reveal a consistent focus on quantum information theory with strong connections to quantum measurement, open quantum systems, and quantum metrology. The research trajectory shows an evolution from foundational quantum mechanics topics like the spin-statistics connection toward increasingly applied areas in quantum metrology and quantum sensing. His collaborative work with researchers at institutions like the University of New Mexico, Caltech, and other leading quantum research centers demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of his work. Dr. Shaji has received several prestigious awards and recognitions including the Prof. Chilikuri Rama Sastri memorial gold medal from IIT-Chennai, a gold medal for being the best graduating B.Sc. physics student at University College Trivandrum, and the CSIR golden jubilee merit fellowship. He is a member of the American Physical Society and serves as a referee for leading physics journals. As an educator, Dr. Shaji has taught various courses including Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Classical Mechanics, and specialized courses on Quantum Information Theory. He has mentored numerous students and contributed significantly to curriculum development in quantum information science at IISER TVM.
Romain Alléaume is a Professor at Télécom Paris, part of Institut Polytechnique de Paris, where he works in the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) within the Computer Science and Networks Department. He leads the Quriosity research team focused on quantum information processing and quantum communications. His educational background includes a PhD from University Paris VI and ENS Cachan (2004) on experimental quantum cryptography with single-photon sources, where he was co-recipient of La Recherche magazine's scientific prize. Professor Alléaume's research centers on quantum information and quantum cryptography, with particular emphasis on optical quantum communications and quantum key distribution (QKD). His current work focuses on three main areas: quantum coherent optical communications (especially continuous-variable QKD), hybrid (quantum/computational) security models that offer long-term security guarantees, and quantum information processing with multimode photonic technologies leveraging telecom industry components. His recent publications analyze critical limitations in quantum communication technologies and vulnerability assessments of QKD systems, reflecting his focus on practical implementation challenges and security validation. Co-winner of the 2004 scientific prize from La Recherche magazine Habilitation à Diriger des recherche: Quantum Cryptography at the Application Frontier Professor Alléaume actively supervises numerous PhD students and teaches courses on quantum computing, quantum information, and cryptography. He coordinates the Quantum Mathematics and Computer Science (QMI) Master 2 program and contributes to the ARTeQ inter-institution degree. His research group is involved in multiple European projects including Quantum Secure Networks Partnership (QSNP) and the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure initiative. The Quriosity team he leads is developing new communication systems for quantum networks and working on hybrid cryptography that combines classical computational methods with quantum approaches.
Omar Fawzi is a Research Director (Directeur de Recherche) at Inria, heading the QInfo team at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. His primary roles include leading research in quantum information theory and theoretical computer science, with a focus on quantum algorithms, error-correcting codes, and quantum cryptography. He has held academic positions since 2011, including teaching at McGill University and ENS Lyon. His research interests span quantum information theory, theoretical computer science, and their applications. He has contributed to foundational work on quantum channel capacities, entropy accumulation theorems, and quantum error correction codes like quantum expander codes. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical implementations, including fault-tolerant quantum computing and device-independent cryptography. Fawzi has advised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with students such as Aadil Oufkir (now at RWTH Aachen) and Antoine Grospellier (teaching in France). He has led major grants including the ERC Starting Grant AlgoQIP and the ANR-18-CE47-0011 ACOM project. His research team focuses on advancing quantum communication protocols, quantum algorithms, and the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics. Key contributions include the entropy accumulation theorem, variational bounds on quantum divergences, and efficient simulation methods for quantum systems. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining tools from computer science, mathematics, and physics to tackle fundamental quantum information challenges.
Professor Romain Alléaume is a faculty member at Télécom Paris - Institut Polytechnique de Paris within the Networks and Computer Science Department, leading the Quantum Information and Applications Group. His work bridges theoretical quantum information science with practical quantum communication systems development. His academic foundation includes graduation from ENS Paris followed by a 2004 PhD at University Paris VI and ENS Cachan, where his experimental quantum cryptography research earned the prestigious La Recherche Scientific Prize. Research focuses on quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution (QKD) with four interconnected pillars: Quantum coherent optical communications : Advancing continuous-variable QKD systems and optical networking integration Quantum Hardware Security : Developing evaluation frameworks for commercial QKD products Hybrid security models : Creating protocols combining quantum and computational security Multimode photonic processing : Leveraging telecom components for high-dimensional quantum states His scientific recognition includes the La Recherche Scientific Prize (2004) and multiple patents for quantum cryptographic methods. La Recherche Scientific Prize (2004) Professor Alléaume actively mentors students, currently supervising four PhD candidates while maintaining strong research funding through projects including ParisRegionQCI (2021-2024), CiViQ (Quantum Flagship, 2018-2022), and OPENQKD (2019-2023), demonstrating sustained support for quantum communication infrastructure development. He directs the Quantum Information and Applications Group , which maintains close ties with industry through ETSI standardization and SeQureNet commercialization efforts, positioning the lab at the forefront of quantum technology translation from research to real-world deployment.
