Fundamental Science with Quantum Computers and Simulators

I have been working in the field of theoretical quantum physics in a broad scope of topics ranging from quantum link models and the preparation of exotic topological states in open systems to implementations of lattice gauge theories using ultra-cold atoms. I have made key contributions to a large number of projects and the ideas from my research with my collaborators have opened new directions to several timely topics in quantum physics in condensed matter, atomic-molecular-quantum optics physics, and beyond. To give an example, in my recent work on the quantum simulation of lattice gauge theories, with my collaborators, we have put forward a very exciting new approach to fundamental problems of high-energy physics. In 2015, I move to Bilbao with the highly competitive and prestigious Ikerbasque research fellow position. Nowadays, I have a permanent position at the UPV/EHU with an Ikerbasque research associate position.

Juanjo García Ripoll completed a PhD in ultracold atoms and 5 years of postdoctoral work at the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics, in which he contributed to the early developments of quantum simulation and quantum computing. In 2008 he joined CSIC as researcher, leading investigation in quantum hardware and quantum software to operate it. He coordinates the CSIC Platform for Quantum Technologies and the Spanish Network for Quantum Information and Quantum Technologies, and has contributed to the creation of two masters programas in quantum technologies in which CSIC collaborates.