Quantum Simulation and Data Science Lab 

KvantaLab, the Quantum Simulation and Data Science Lab, part of Iceland’s National Competence Center for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI),  is dedicated to quantum computing and quantum technologies. Partly funded by the EuroCC/EuroCC2 project.

Current and Upcoming

• [Aug-Nov 2025] Teaching "Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography" (6 ECTS). 

• [27 Sept 2025] Visit booth on "Quantum Computers and Quantum Technologies: Securing Our Digital Future" (Skammta­tölvur og skammta­tækni: Að tryggja stafræna framtíð okkar) at Rannís' Science Week

Research

Our research aims to push the boundaries of science by using advanced technologies like quantum computing and AI to solve complex problems. This includes driving innovation in quantum algorithms for chemistry and materials science, as well as exploring quantum cryptography. 

Talks 

• [28 Aug 2025] Talk on "Securing Our Digital Future: The Quantum Threat and Post-Quantum Cryptography" at the ‍21st IHPC Workshop, Reykjavik, Iceland

• [02-04 Dec 2024] Talk at the Quantum Autumn School (QAS2024) in the session on "Error Correction – Theory and Hands-On" 

• [27th Oct. 2022] "Towards Quantum Cryptography and Cyber Security Impacts" at the Icelandic HPC Community Workshop on Cyber Security, Reykjavik, Iceland (27 Oct. 2022). (slides). 

Conferences/School Attended

• [27th Mar 2023] Attended "Spring School on Quantum Information Processing - Gate-based and Annealing Systems" organized by the Jülich Supercomputing Centre, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany. 

• [28th Nov 2022] Attended “QC-4C: Quantum Computers for Chemistry” at the University of Helsinki, Kumpula campus, Helsinki, Finland.

Teaching

• [Spring 2024-2025] I will be teaching "Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography" elective (regular) course as a part of the cybersecurity master's program. 

• [Spring 2023-2024] Taught a new reading course on Skammtadulritun (Quantum Cryptography; TÖL113F) for master's computer science students.

Outreach 

• [11th Feb 2025] Organized IUPAC's Global Women's Breakfast (GWB) / Women in Science 2025.  This year’s GWB theme is "Accelerating Equity in Science". The Global Breakfast is designed to support the United Nations Day of Women and Girls in Science. In 2025, the GWB will also be a key part of the Celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

• [08 Feb 2025] Visit booth on "Quantum World: Explore the Future of Technology" at UTmessan Tech Day 

• [28th Sept 2024] At Rannís' Science Week? Checkout our booth on "Quantum Computers and Quantum Technologies: A New Era of Computing (Skammtatölvur og skammtatækni: Ný tölvuöld)"

• [30th Sept 2023] At Rannís' Science Week? Checkout our booth on "Quantum Computers and Quantum Technologies: A New Era of Computing (Skammtatölvur og skammtatækni: Ný tölvuöld)"

Will be updated soon!

# Last update: 1 October 2024