Past Events
May 23, 2025 | NAISE & INQUIRE Joint Event
QS3: Quantum System Software Stack Workshop
Link to Workshop Information Booklet
Scope: While quantum computing has vast potential, current implementations are constrained by the number of qubits (essential for algorithms with many variables), coherence times (vital for running long algorithms), and gate fidelities (crucial for achieving accurate results). Quantum hardware needs to improve by several orders of magnitude along all these dimensions before it can become truly useful for a wide range of applications. Even though quantum hardware advances toward that goal, waiting for it alone to close the gap between the capabilities it offers, and the needs of applications, may take decades. A more balanced approach would be to complement the hardware with a software stack that utilizes the available limited hardware resources in the most efficient manner possible. This full-stack approach improves quantum performance from the user’s viewpoint by collaboratively fine-tuning hardware and software layers, integrating them tightly among them and with classical computing resources, with the aim to make quantum computing practical at an accelerated time scale.
This workshop will explore the open questions and challenges in developing this quantum software system stack, including complementary hybrid quantum-classical systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, quantum algorithm design, quantum programming languages, compilation (e.g., mapping, gate synthesis, gate scheduling, routing, error mitigation, error detection), quantum error correction (e.g., optimal QEC strategies, resource requirements, noise tolerance, decoding), technology mapping (e.g. quantum/classical partitioning, circuit cutting, backend selection), quantum hardware and software co-design, hybrid quantum-classical systems, optimal quantum control and calibration, and classical emulation of quantum computation and technology (e.g., quantum circuit and device simulation). By defining key challenges and open problems in these areas, this workshop aims to drive progress toward more robust and scalable quantum systems.
Organizers:
Kate Smith , Nikos Hardavellas, Enectali Figureoa-Feliciano, Neelesh Patankar, Begum Gulsoy
Northwestern University
More Information on Northwestern Institute for Quantum Information and Engineering (INQUIRE)
September 13, 2023 | NSRC Event
Northwestern Synchrotron Research Center (NSRC)
2023 User Meeting
Organizers: NSRC Co-directors - Mike Bedzyk (NU-MSE) & Alfonso Mondragon (NU-MolBioSci)
User poster session followed by a presentation on the status of the APS Upgrade and the future of research at the Advanced Photon Source by Associate Lab Director, Laurent Chapon, followed by a brief update on the status and plans of both DND-CAT and LS-CAT. Click for Event Flyer
Summer 2023 | NAISE Networking
Networking at Advanced Photon Source
Organizers: Stefan Vogt (ANL-XSD/NAISE), Alec Sandy (ANL-XSD), Begum Gulsoy (NU-MSE/NAISE)
NAISE and Argonne's X-Ray Sciences Division (XSD) leadership are co-organizing a NU-ANL networking events at Argonne National Lab's Advanced Photon Source (APS). The event aims to build and further conversations regarding the ongoing upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source and post-upgrade plans.
JUNE 16 - Jeffrey Richards (NU-ChemBE) & Jeffrey Lopez (NU-ChemBE), hosted by organizers
JULY 14 - Dayne Swearer (NU-ChemBE/NAISE), hosted by Xioayi Zhang (ANL-XSD)
June 14 & 15, 2023 | CHiMaD Training in collaboration with NAISE
JARVIS School
Organizers: Kamal Choudhary (NIST), Ankit Agrawal (NU-ECE), Begum Gulsoy (NU-MSE/NAISE), Mathew Cherukara (ANL-XSD/NAISE)
Lead Trainers: Kamal Choudhary (NIST), Ankit Agrawal (NU-ECE)
June 14 @ NAISE HQ, Northwestern // June 15 @ ANL-APS
1-day training on JARVIS (Joint Automated Repository for Various Integrated Simulations) developed by researchers at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Artificial Intelligence-based tools for materials design, developed by Center for Hierarchical Materials Design (CHiMaD).
May 10, 2023 | NAISE Workshop
5G+ Communication for Science
Leads: Randall Berry (NU-ECE/NAISE), Rajkumar Kettimuthu (ANL-MCS/NAISE), Begum Gulsoy (NU-MSE/NAISE)
Northwestern-Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering (NAISE) lead a workshop in the area of Advanced Wireless Communication on May 10. This workshop aimed to develop a research agenda for advanced wireless communications (including 5G+) to support science applications.
- Seeking to identify the scientific application requirements for advanced wireless communications and their differences with the industry requirements.
- Understanding the gaps in RAN and core in addressing the scientific application requirements.
- Identifying research opportunities.
- Discussing operation challenges including spectrum usage for research/testbeds and potential solutions.
The keynote speaker for the event was Amitava Ghosh, NOKIA Fellow and Head of Radio Interference Group at NOKIA Bell Labs. Dr. Ghosh's presentation was entitled On the Path to 6G: Industry Alignment and Collaboration are Key to Make it a Success. [AGENDA]
April 21, 2023 | NAISE Workshop
Microelectronics
Leads: Charudatta Phatak (ANL-MSD/NAISE), Pedram Khalili (NU-ECE), Begum Gulsoy (NU-MSE/NAISE)
Northwestern-Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering (NAISE) is organizing a 1-day workshop in the area of microelectronics to explore collaborative opportunities between Northwestern and Argonne. The workshop aims to convene scientists and faculty to identify key strengths and complementary capabilities at both institutions. We also anticipate participation from industry in this workshop. A limited virtual option will be available for those who are not able to travel.
The workshop focused on four high-level topics [AGENDA]:
- Materials Discovery and Characterization
- Circuits
- Intergration: Bridging Materials, Devices and Circuits
- Workforce Development
February 9, 2023 | NAISE Networking
NAISE Early-Career* Networking Meet-up
Leads: Begum Gulsoy (NU-MSE/NAISE), Ian McCue (NU-MSE)
