Joanna Wang, a Ph.D. student in the Gagliardi Group, was recognized at the 2025 Chicago Quantum Summit for her outstanding research in quantum computing. She received second-place honors in the research poster competition for her work on sample-based quantum ionization, a method that could significantly improve how future quantum computers model complex chemical systems.
The Summit drew record attendance this year, highlighting Chicago’s growing role as a global quantum hub. Joanna’s work, supported by an IBM grant, explores how hybrid quantum–classical approaches can push beyond the limits of classical algorithms and make quantum technologies more practical and scalable.
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