Quantum Computing: Hardware, Devices & Algorithms
Superconducting and hybrid qubit hardware, quantum algorithms and complexity, and fault-tolerant approaches.
The NYU Quantum Institute
Mission
The NYU Quantum Institute brings together researchers from across disciplines and global campuses and assembles the shared facilities, training, and industry relationships that turn quantum research into working technology across hardware, theory, materials, and sensing.
Quantum is part of NYU Global Science and Technology
Advancing research and impact across disciplines and campuses.
Partnerships
Collaborating across industry, government & academia to build a quantum future
The NYU Quantum Institute develops quantum applications through partnerships with leading companies, national laboratories, and global universities—spanning sponsored research, joint innovation initiatives, and shared infrastructure.
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Research Focus Areas
Building quantum technology across four interconnected frontiers
Quantum Communications & Networking
Entanglement distributed over New York City fiber, and quantum-safe cryptography for the networks that follow.
Quantum Sensing & Metrology
Atomic, molecular and optical sensing, spin and magnetic sensing, and NMR/MRI for medicine and materials.
Quantum Materials & Molecular Design
Computational and quantum chemistry, molecular and crystal design, and condensed matter theory.
News
October 30, 2025
Scientists Create New Type of Semiconductor that Holds Superconducting Promise
International team of physicists’ innovation could vastly advance wireless communications, computer speed, and aerospace technology.
6 minute read
October 9, 2025
NYU Unveils ‘Torch’—The Most Powerful Supercomputer in New York State and One of the Most Powerful in Higher Ed
‘Torch’ Will Vastly Increase NYU’s Computational Capacity, Powering NYU’s Rapid Ascent as New York’s Top Ranked Science and Technology Research University
5 minute read
October 23, 2025
Industry and Academic Leaders Herald the Dawn of a New Quantum Era—and NYU Is Poised to Play a Major Role
“Quantum Conversations: From Fundamentals to Futures,” co-hosted by Quantum Coast Capital and NYU, provided attendees with the chance to learn about what many are calling the most transformative technology of our day. We are at an inflection point similar to the start of the Internet Era, presenters asserted, and the evidence they provided was riveting.
5 minute read
September 2, 2025
NYU Tandon-led team develops new fabrication technique that opens door to new materials for quantum technologies
Researchers demonstrate physical patterning approach for quantum device fabrication.
4 minute read