Xidian University launches Quantum Science Interdisciplinary Research Institute

c with a focus on integrating four key fields: quantum science, electronic information, AI, and integrated circuits, aiming to establish a quantum research and talent cultivation platform in western China.

As the fourth university in China approved to offer an undergraduate program in quantum information, Xidian University boasts significant research expertise in quantum chips and quantum computing. The institute consolidates internal research resources to create a full-chain R&D pathway, spanning theory, algorithms, hardware, and practical applications. It also utilizes its existing undergraduate programs to build a bachelor-to-master talent development system.

The focus is on four key research areas: quantum computing devices, quantum communication security, quantum precision sensing, and quantum telemetry and information processing. Academician Hao Yue has been appointed as the institute's director, with several leading academicians and experts serving on its strategic advisory committee.

The institute will collaborate with research organizations, including the Shenzhen International Quantum Academy and the Hefei National Laboratory, to facilitate cross-regional technological cooperation. It aims to tackle critical shared technologies and accelerate the industrialization of research outcomes. By using the university's strong foundation in electronic information sciences, it seeks to establish a distinctive quantum research ecosystem.