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Prof. Maciej Lewenstein is a Group Leader and ICREA Professor at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), Spain. He leads the Quantum Optics Theory group, focusing on theoretical and computational studies of quantum many-body systems, topological phases, and nonlinear optics. He holds a Dr.rer.nat. in Physics from the University of Essen, Germany. His research interests include quantum simulations, high-harmonic generation, Bose-Einstein condensation, and quantum information processing. He has pioneered work on topological quantum thermometry and ultrafast phase transitions in materials like vanadium dioxide. His group actively explores the intersection of quantum optics with condensed matter physics and quantum computing. Recent articles highlight advancements in tensor network approaches for topological phases, quantum algorithms for many-body systems, and the application of sonification to quantum entanglement dynamics. He has received a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant and the ICREA Professorship, recognizing his contributions to quantum science. Prof. Lewenstein advises over a dozen PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering a dynamic research environment at ICFO. His grants include ERC and ICREA funding, supporting projects on quantum simulations and nonlinear optical phenomena. The Quantum Optics Theory group collaborates internationally, with expertise in light-matter interactions, quantum resource theory, and quantum many-body localization. Their lab develops novel methods for probing quantum systems using high-harmonic spectroscopy and quantum trajectory simulations.

• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Information
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Carles Padro Laimon is a Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the School of Telecommunications Engineering. He is a leading researcher in cryptography and information security, focusing on secret sharing schemes, combinatorial structures, and cryptographic protocols. His work integrates discrete mathematics, coding theory, and algorithmic design to address security challenges in digital systems. Padro leads the MAK Research Group (Mathematics Applied to Cryptography) and the ISG-MAK Information Security Group. He has been involved in numerous competitive research projects, including initiatives on post-quantum cryptography and secure multi-user systems. His contributions span over 211 documented activities, including articles, theses, and conference participations. His research interests include the theoretical foundations of cryptography, with a focus on optimizing secret sharing schemes, analyzing matroid-based structures, and developing secure communication protocols. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the UPC and European research networks, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in cybersecurity. Padro holds a PhD in Mathematics from UPC and has supervised doctoral theses and mentored researchers in his field. His work frequently appears in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, Designs, Codes and Cryptography, and SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics.

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Applied Mathematics
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Dr. Guillem Müller Rigat is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), working in the Quantum Optics Theory research group. He holds a PhD in Photonics from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain). His research focuses on quantum information theory and quantum optics, with a particular emphasis on entanglement, Bell inequalities, and many-body quantum systems. He explores topics such as quantum resource certification, symmetry in quantum states, and applications of machine learning in quantum tomography. Müller Rigat’s work bridges fundamental quantum theory and experimental feasibility, addressing challenges in quantum metrology, nonlocality, and chaos. His recent studies include developing methods to infer quantum correlations from observable data and enhancing protocols for entanglement detection in complex systems. He contributes to advancing theoretical frameworks for certifying quantum systems with minimal experimental resources. He is affiliated with ICFO’s Quantum Optics Theory group, where he collaborates on projects involving Bell inequalities, spin-nematic squeezing, and quantum Fisher information. Despite his postdoctoral focus, he actively publishes in high-impact journals, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches combining quantum foundations and applied quantum technologies.

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Entanglement
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Elsa Prada Nuñez is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Materials Science of Madrid (ICMM) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) . She leads the Quantum Dynamics of Materials (QUDYMA) group and currently serves as Head of the Theory Department. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Karlsruhe University, and Lancaster University, with a focus on condensed matter theory and quantum materials. PhD in Physics from UAM (2006) Tenured Scientist at ICMM-CSIC (2020-2025) Senior Researcher at ICMM-CSIC (2025-present) Her research explores quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials and nanostructures, particularly topological insulators, Majorana zero modes in hybrid nanowires, graphene and 2D crystals, disorder effects, magnetotransport, spintronics, quantum pumping, straintronics, and exciton dynamics. She has directed over 20 students across PhD, Master's, and undergraduate levels, including notable projects on full-shell hybrid nanowires and twisted bilayer graphene. Recent publications highlight advancements in Josephson junctions, Majorana detection, and topological superconductivity in full-shell nanowires. Awards include the Young Female Scientist 2021 from the Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain and Mastercard, and the 2022 Certamen Universitario 'Arquímedes' First Award as a tutor. She has secured significant grants from the Spanish government and European collaborations for projects on quantum materials and topological superconductivity. Principal Investigator for €139,150 Spanish government grant (PID2021-125343NB-I00) Lead on €5,000 ICMM-CSIC grant (2020-2021) Participant in €3.48M EU AndQC project (2019-2023)

• Condensed Matter Theory
• Quantum Materials
• Topological Insulators
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Juan Manuel Pérez Pardo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he has been a faculty member since 2019, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current position as Associate Professor since December 2022. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions including the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare in Naples, Italy, and the Instituto de Ciencias Matemáticas in Madrid. Dr. Pérez Pardo earned his PhD in Mathematics from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in 2013, following a Master's degree in Mathematical Engineering from the same institution and a Master's degree in Theoretical Physics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His undergraduate studies were in Physics at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His research focuses on the intersection of functional analysis and quantum physics, particularly in three main areas: Functional Analysis : Applying functional analytical tools to quantum systems, with emphasis on quadratic forms associated with differential operators and evolution equations in Hilbert spaces. Quantum Systems with Boundary : Studying quantum dynamics when boundaries are present, combining operator theory, spectral theory, and differential geometry. Quantum Control on Infinite Dimensional Systems : Developing mathematical theory for controlling quantum systems that are infinite dimensional in nature, relevant to quantum computation technologies. His publication record shows a strong focus on quantum control theory, self-adjoint extensions of differential operators, and the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics. Recent work (2022-2025) has concentrated on stability of non-autonomous Schrödinger equations, quantum controllability, and relativistic quantum systems. Dr. Pérez Pardo has received several prestigious awards including the Juan de la Cierva Fellowship and the QUITEMAD+ Postdoctoral Fellowship. His work on boundary dynamics driven entanglement was highlighted in Europhysics News and tagged as IOPselect by the Institute of Physics. He actively mentors students at all levels, currently supervising PhD candidate Ángel Aitor Balmaseda Martín on "Quantum Control at the Boundary." He has also supervised numerous Master's and Bachelor's students on topics ranging from numerical solutions of quantum control problems to modeling Josephson junctions. Dr. Pérez Pardo is a key member of the Q-Math Research Group at UC3M and has organized multiple international workshops on Information Geometry, Quantum Mechanics, and Applications. He also serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics.

• Functional Analysis
• Quantum Systems with Boundary
• Quantum Control on Infinite Dimensional Systems
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Gonzalo Manzano Paule is a Ramón y Cajal tenure-track researcher at IFISC (Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos), a joint research institute of CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas) and UIB (University of the Balearic Islands), where he has been working since January 2023. He previously held a Juan de la Cierva Incorporation fellowship (2021-2023), was an ESQ Postdoc at IQOQI Vienna (2020-2021), and a Postdoc at ICTP Trieste (2018-2020) funded by Scuola Normale Superiore. He obtained his PhD in Physics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid in July 2017, followed by a short Postdoc at IFISC (2017-2018). His research interests focus on quantum and stochastic thermodynamics, open quantum systems, information theory, and the foundations of nonequilibrium statistical physics and quantum mechanics. He is particularly interested in applying concepts from nonequilibrium thermodynamics to understand classical and quantum complex systems. While his work is primarily theoretical, he actively seeks collaborations with experimentalists. His research has been featured in popular science journals including Physics, Quanta Magazine, and Diario de Mallorca. He has also collaborated with artist Evarist Torres to merge art and science and has written a popular science article for Investigación y Ciencia (Scientific American). Manzano Paule's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on quantum thermodynamics, fluctuation theorems, and quantum information processing. His work spans theoretical foundations of quantum thermodynamics to applications in quantum heat engines and molecular motors. A notable pattern in his research is the exploration of how quantum effects can enhance thermodynamic processes and the relationship between information theory and thermodynamics. His scientific achievements have been recognized through prestigious fellowships including the Ramón y Cajal program, Juan de la Cierva Incorporation fellowship, and ESQ Postdoc fellowship. His work has also garnered attention in popular science media, indicating its broader impact beyond academic circles. As an educator, Manzano Paule supervises Master's students and teaches advanced courses including Open Quantum Systems for the Master's Degree in Advanced Physics and Applied Mathematics and the Master's Degree in Physics of Complex Systems. His teaching portfolio also includes Quantum Collective Phenomena, Quantum and Nonlinear Optics, Thermodynamics, and Atomic and Molecular Physics. He currently leads the research project 'QTD-InFlexity Quantum thermodynamics: information, fluctuations and complexity' and participates in the 'CoQuSy Complex Quantum Systems' project. He is also part of the María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence at IFISC, which has received continuous funding since 2008.

• Quantum Thermodynamics
• Stochastic Thermodynamics
• Open Quantum Systems
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Javier Sánchez Cañizares is a Spanish physicist, theologian, Catholic priest, and full professor at the University of Navarra since 2022. He works in the Mind-Brain (MB) Group at the Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) and leads the Science, Reason and Faith (CRYF) Group . He holds two Ph.D.s: one in Physics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (1999) and another in Theology from Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (2006). Education Ph.D. Physics, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (1999) Ph.D. Theology, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (2006) Research Interests : His work bridges science and religion, focusing on the philosophy of nature , quantum mechanics , and interdisciplinary studies between physics, theology, and ethics. He explores emergence in complex systems , integrated information theory , and causation in natural processes. Awards : Expanded Reason Award (2018) for Universo singular Projects : He directed the Science and Religion in Spanish Schools project (2018-2021) funded by the John Templeton Foundation. He is co-editor of the journal Scientia et Fides and author of Naturaleza creativa (2018).

• Science and Religion
• Philosophy of Nature
• Quantum Mechanics
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Prof. Valerio Pruneri is an ICREA Professor and Group Leader at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), holding the Corning Inc. Chair in Optoelectronics. He leads a research group focused on quantum optics, nanophotonics, and biomedical imaging. His academic background includes a PhD in Laser Physics from the University of Southampton (UK). Research interests span quantum communication technologies, plasmonic sensors, and nanomaterials for optical applications. Recent advancements include work on quantum key distribution systems, graphene-based devices, and super-sensitive phase imaging techniques. Articles highlight innovations in quantum-enhanced imaging, integrated photonic circuits, and hyperbolic metamaterials. His team collaborates on EU projects like NANO-GLASS ITN and FLIGHT, with a strong emphasis on translational research. Over 50 students and researchers are advised, many funded by national and international grants (e.g., Agencia Estatal de Investigación, CELLEX Foundation). Key lab facilities include state-of-the-art cleanrooms and optical characterization tools.

• Quantum Optics
• Photonics
• Nanotechnology
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Carlos Palazuelos Cabezón is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Analysis and Applied Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), with a joint affiliation at the Instituto de Ciencias Matemáticas (ICMAT). He holds a Ramón y Cajal contract and has been a Full Professor since 2024, following his role as Associate Professor from 2019 to 2024. His work bridges deep mathematical theory and quantum information science. Research Interests: His primary research lies at the intersection of functional analysis and quantum information theory. He investigates operator spaces and their applications to quantum entanglement, Bell inequalities, quantum channels, and nonlocal games. A second major line involves noncommutative harmonic analysis, particularly hypercontractivity in von Neumann algebras. His work is highly theoretical and appears in top mathematical and physics journals. Publication Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the mathematical foundations of quantum information, particularly using tools from operator space theory and Banach space geometry to analyze quantum nonlocality, entanglement, and computational models. There is a strong trend toward solving foundational problems in quantum theory using advanced functional analysis. Scientific Awards: Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado (2008/2009) Doctorado Europeo Advising and Grants: While no specific students are listed, he is part of the MathQI research group and has likely mentored graduate students. He has been supported by prestigious postdoctoral and permanent research contracts in Spain, including the Juan de la Cierva and Ramón y Cajal programs, which are highly competitive grants for early-career and established researchers, respectively. Labs and Teams: He is a member of the MathQI research group (Mathematical Quantum Information) at UCM and is affiliated with ICMAT, a leading mathematics research institute in Spain. These affiliations provide a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary research in mathematical physics and quantum information.

• Functional Analysis
• Quantum Information Theory
• Operator Spaces
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Adán Cabello Quintero is a University Professor at the University of Seville, affiliated with the Department of Applied Physics II at the Higher Technical School of Building Engineering. His research focuses on foundational aspects of quantum mechanics, particularly quantum contextuality, nonlocality, and their applications in quantum information theory. He leads the research group Fundamentos de Mecánica Cuántica and has coordinated multiple projects on quantum communication and quantum foundations. His work explores the boundaries of quantum theory through experiments and theoretical frameworks, such as the exclusivity principle and graph-theoretic approaches. Key contributions include studies on state-independent quantum contextuality, device-independent quantum correlations, and Bell test experiments. He has authored numerous textbooks, including Física I: Mecánica and La curiosidad y el universo , and edited volumes on quantum phenomena. Cabello Quintero has participated in over 100 international conferences and workshops, presenting on topics ranging from loophole-free Bell tests to the thermodynamical cost of contextuality. His research bridges theoretical quantum foundations with experimental implementations, emphasizing the interplay between quantum correlations and classical limits.

• Quantum Mechanics
• Quantum Information
• Quantum Computing
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Mario Piattini is a Full Professor at the School of Computer Science of the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) in Spain, where he has served since 2002. He is the founder of the Alarcos research group and has held leadership roles including Director of the Mixed Center for Software Research and Development UCLM-Indra and Director of the Institute of Technologies and Information Systems (ITSI) at UCLM. He has also served as an associate professor at Universidad Complutense and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. His educational background includes a PhD and degree in Computer Science from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, a Psychology degree from UNED, and a Doctor Honoris Causa from Universidad de La Plata (Argentina). He holds multiple master's degrees in IT Audit, Human Resources Management, and Project Management, along with professional certifications including CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, PMP, and data governance certifications from DAMA. Professor Piattini is a leading expert in software quality, information systems, and security, with a recent strong focus on quantum computing and quantum software engineering. His research spans software engineering methodologies, data quality, AI systems, and the emerging field of quantum software development. He has been recognized as one of the top 15 scholars in systems and software engineering (2004-2008) and among the most active software engineering researchers (2010-2017). His recent publications reveal a significant shift toward quantum computing, with numerous articles on quantum software engineering, quantum-classical hybrid systems, quantum testing frameworks, and quantum software architecture. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical engineering approaches for the emerging quantum computing paradigm. His scientific recognition includes multiple prestigious awards: Premio Nacional a la Trayectoria Profesional del Ingeniero Informático Premio Gabriel Alonso Herrera from JCCM for research trajectory Premio Grace Hooper from COIICLM Premio Aritmel from SCIE Premio FIUM from Universidad de Murcia Premio a la Trayectoria Profesional de ISACA Madrid As an academic leader, Piattini has founded several spinoff companies including Cronos Ibérica (now Alten), Kybele Consulting, Lucentia Lab, DQTeam, AQCLab (the first ENAC-accredited laboratory for software product quality and data evaluation), and I2SC. He serves as secretary of CTN71/SC7 and is a member of various ISO/IEC and UNE standardization committees, contributing significantly to software quality standards development. His research group has established AQCLab, which has been evaluating software quality for 25 years, demonstrating his long-term commitment to practical applications of software engineering research. Through his leadership in both academic and industrial contexts, Piattini has created a robust ecosystem connecting theoretical research with real-world software quality practices.

• Software Quality
• Quantum Computing
• Information Systems
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Luis Castedo Ribas is a Professor at the Faculty of Informatics , University of A Coruña (UDC) , Spain, since 2001. Previously held research positions at the University of Southern California (USC) and École supérieure d'électricité (SUPELEC). PhD in Telecommunications Engineering (1993), Technical University of Madrid Department of Computer Engineering Research Group: Electronic and Communications Technology Group Research Interests: Specializing in Signal Processing and Information Theory for Wireless Communications Engineering , with focus on MIMO Communication Systems , 5G Radio Interfaces , Joint Source-Channel Coding , and High-Speed Wireless Communications . His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical prototyping of digital communication systems. Recent Article Trends: Publications span Massive MIMO , Beamforming , AI/ML for Wireless , and Quantum-Inspired Coding , reflecting his leadership in evolving telecom standards (5G→6G). Collaborative work with institutions like IEEE and European consortia. Scientific Awards: Best Student Paper (2007, 2013, 2017) General Co-Chair, IEEE Sensor Array Workshop (2014) General Co-Chair, European Signal Processing Conference (2019) Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator in over 50 projects funded by Spanish Ministry of Science, EU programs, and companies like Atos Origin. Key roles in national and international research consortia.

• Signal Processing
• Wireless Communications
• Information Theory
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Jonathan Bootle is a cryptography researcher in the Foundational Cryptography group at IBM Research – Zurich , specializing in efficient zero-knowledge proofs. He holds a PhD from University College London and a Mathematics degree from Clare College, University of Cambridge . Education : PhD (UCL), Mathematics (Part III, Cambridge) His research focuses on zero-knowledge proofs , lattice-based cryptography , and error-correcting codes , with applications in post-quantum security. Recent work includes formal verification of protocols, elastic SNARKs, and generalized key exchange mechanisms. Key publication trends: 2024: Formal verification of sumcheck protocol 2023: Lattice-based credentials and succinct arguments 2022: Gemini SNARKs and DualDory linkable signatures He teaches the 2024 ETH Zurich course on Zero-Knowledge Proofs , covering sigma protocols, Fiat-Shamir transformations, and polynomial commitments. Labs/Teams: Foundational Cryptography group, IBM Security Department Collaborations with UC Berkeley (Alessandro Chiesa) and UCL (Jens Groth)

• Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• Lattice-Based Cryptography
• Error-Correcting Codes
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Prof. Juan P. Torres is a Professor at ICFO (Institut de Ciències Fotòniques) leading the Quantum Engineering of Light research group. His work focuses on generating and tailoring novel forms of classical and quantum light for fundamental quantum theory exploration and applications in secure communications, high-resolution imaging, and precision probing. His research centers on quantum optics and photonics with specialized expertise in spatial and frequency engineering of photons. He pioneers techniques for tailoring spatial entanglement through spontaneous parametric down-conversion schemes, enabling the generation of qudits with on-demand properties. His group actively develops quantum imaging methods using undetected light and explores high-dimensional quantum information processing. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant trends in quantum imaging with undetected photons, high-dimensional quantum teleportation, and decoherence-assisted quantum key distribution. His work consistently bridges theoretical quantum mechanics with practical implementations in optical coherence tomography and quantum communication protocols, emphasizing spatial mode manipulation. Prof. Torres maintains active international collaborations with leading researchers including Prof. Bahaa Saleh (CREOL), Prof. Malvin Teich (Boston University), Dr. Fabio Sciarrino (University of Rome), Prof. J. H. Eberly (University of Rochester), and Dr. Alfred U'Ren (UNAM). His laboratory features two fully equipped optical facilities with four optical tables, multiple laser systems across wavelengths, single-photon detectors, nonlinear crystals, and advanced spectroscopy equipment for quantum light generation and characterization.

• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Imaging
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Prof. Adrian Bachtold is a Professor at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), leading the Quantum NanoElectronics and NanoMechanics group. His research focuses on quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems, including twisted bilayer graphene, carbon nanotubes, and nanomechanical resonators. He explores quantum transport, mechanical resonators with ultra-long lifetimes, and applications in quantum simulation and quantum bits. Research Interests: Quantum electrical, mechanical, and optical properties of nanodevices Mesoscopic investigation of quantum electron transport Electromechanical resonators for quantum sensing Development of mechanical qubits His work has led to significant advancements, such as nonlinear nanomechanical resonators approaching the quantum ground state and ultra-broadband photodetection using twisted graphene. He has secured funding through projects like MechQSim (EU), BBVA Fundamentos Grant (2024), and grants from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. Awards: BBVA Fundamentos Grant (2024) Fundació CELLEX Barcelona Grant He actively mentors students and researchers at all levels (Master’s, PhD, Postdoc) and is involved in recruiting talent for projects in quantum electromechanics and matter physics. His group collaborates on initiatives like ICFO's QTWIST program, advancing the frontiers of quantum nanotechnology.

• Quantum Nanoelectronics
• Nanomechanics
• Condensed Matter Physics
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