International Year of Quantum
Explore how the University of Chicago is celebrating a century of progress in the groundbreaking fields of quantum science and engineering.
Quantum Science and Engineering
The University of Chicago has assembled a world-class group of scientists and engineers who are leading the quantum revolution. In addition to our cutting-edge faculty in physics, engineering, and chemistry, we offer one of the nation's first doctoral programs in quantum science and engineering.
- 20+ lab groups at PME and UChicago engaged in quantum research
- Chicago region named an official U.S. Regional and Innovation Technology Hub for quantum technologies
- Close partnerships with National QIS Research Centers at Argonne and Fermilab
Learn about our many exciting programs and centers
José A. Méndez
Awschalom Group
José A. Méndez finds a hub for quantum technology and for collaboration at the University of Chicago.
Anchita Addhya
High Lab
Anchita Addhya is working on building a scalable quantum platform for quantum sensing and quantum communication.
Chloe Washabaugh
Awschalom Lab
Chloe Washabaugh works on a new approach to build quantum bits, relying on chemistry to assemble atoms in ways that achieve specific properties.
We are training students to become the next generation of leaders in science, engineering, and beyond. ”
Why Engineering at the University of Chicago?
- 100% of PhD students start research in their first year
- PME’s leading faculty experts unite eight scientific and engineering disciplines through an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum
- Students work with 40+ internationally recognized faculty members and 20+ researchers from Argonne National Laboratory
- More than 200 PME graduates have entered roles as data scientists, engineers, and research consultants, or continued their research at academic institutions.