Quantum Research and Education to Power the Future
- Quantum Algorithms for High-Performance Analysis of Single-Cell Omics Data and Explainable Drug Discovery.Fei Li, Associate Professor, Computer Science, College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), received funding for the project: “Quantum Algorithms for High-Performance Analysis of Single-Cell Omics Data […]
- Reshaping Education in Nanofabrication for the Northern Virginia Ecosystem and Workforce (RENEW)Congratulations to PI: Ethan Ahn and Co-PIs: Nathalia Peixoto, Jill Nelson, Jessica Rosenberg for receiving a $934,614 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through […]
- New course PHYS 391/590 on Ideas in Quantum Science and TechnologyIn Spring 2024, the course “Ideas in Quantum Science and Technology” will introduce quantum concepts, technologies, and careers to Mason undergraduate students of science, engineering, […]
- QSEC Physicist receives Mason’s first DOE Early Career AwardQSEC faculty member Fereshte Ghahari Kermani, Assistant Professor of Physics, recently received U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Award, which highlights the significance of […]
- Mason represents Virginia at the 2023 Quantum World CongressGeorge Mason University was the only university representing Virginia at the 2023 Quantum World Congress (QWC) underscoring its commitment to quantum advancements. QSEC played a […]
- QSEC Researchers Receive NSF Funds for Quantum Teaching in Both Elementary Classrooms and CollegeQSEC research groups, led by Dr. Nancy Holincheck and Dr. Weiwen Jiang, has been recently awarded for research funds by NSF on quantum teaching and […]
Science at quantum scale controls chemistry and the behavior of materials, therefore the “second quantum revolution” develops new electronics and digital information technologies. Quantum materials host collective electronic phenomena that exhibit unconventional behaviors and can potentially serve as the basis for entirely new computing concepts. Advancements in technology are inevitably driven by the combination of new, nonclassical materials, sensors, and algorithms. Success in such areas requires a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers who approach quantum with an open mind.
The Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) at George Mason University supports the exploration of these high-risk high-reward ideas by fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary, community-focused environment at Mason. This provides a unique environment for graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers to make transformative contributions to quantum technology.









