Zahra Raissi

Dr. Zahra Raissi is a Junior Professor and group leader at Paderborn University's Department of Computer Science. She holds a PhD from ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona) and postdoctoral experience at Virginia Tech and ICFO. Her research focuses on quantum information theory, quantum networks, and quantum error correction with applications in many-body entanglement and qudit systems.

• Affiliations: Quantum Information Junior Research Group, Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS)
• Teaching: Courses on Quantum Networks (Bachelor's) and Quantum Information (Master's)
• Key Awards: Brilliant Talent Awards from Iran's National Elite Foundation (2015-2017), Equal Opportunity Grants (2023-2024)

Her work bridges quantum theory and experimental implementation, emphasizing practical applications in quantum communication and error correction. Research outputs include advancements in qudit-based photonic graph states and GHZ state manipulation techniques.