Valter Uotila

Valter Uotila is a Doctoral researcher in Computer Science at the University of Helsinki and a Visiting doctoral researcher at Aalto University. His work focuses on quantum computing applications for databases and data management, exploring how quantum algorithms can optimize database queries and computational tasks.

• Education: MSc in Mathematics (University of Helsinki, 2018–2022); BSc in Mathematics (University of Helsinki, 2014–2018)
• Research Interests: Quantum computing, database optimization, quantum annealing, and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. His recent work includes applying quantum techniques to join order selection, matrix multiplication, and network simulation.
• Scientific Achievements:
  • Runner-up in InstituteQ Three Minute Thesis Competition
  • Winner of multiple hackathons (QHack, Hanken Quantum Hackathon) with projects in sustainable finance and quantum-classical integration
  • Special recognition in Quantum Internet Application Challenge
• Publications: His research spans quantum-enhanced machine learning, optimization algorithms for quantum databases, and practical quantum computing applications in matrix operations and network protocols.
• Event Organization: Proceedings Chair and Program Committee Member for the International Semantic Intelligence Conference (ISIC 2025), and active in organizing the International Workshop on Quantum Data Science and Management (QDSM 2023–2024).