Quantum Science and Technology
Pioneering the Quantum Frontier
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Quantum Science and Technology

From the fundamental laws of physics to the complexities of biomolecular chemistry the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is the multidisciplinary engine driving ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s quantum future.

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at ³Ô¹ÏÍø is rapidly emerging as a multidisciplinary hub for quantum computing research, application development, and workforce preparation. Driven by a cross-departmental commitment spanning Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychology, and Urban and Regional Planning, the college is building a distinctive quantum portfolio centered on near-term quantum advantage.

A defining strategic asset is the college's active partnership with D-Wave Systems and the forthcoming on-campus installation of a D-Wave Advantage2 quantum computer — making FAU the first university in ³Ô¹ÏÍø to publicly host a large-scale quantum computing system on site.

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Scientific Advantage

Beyond the Hardware: Why the Sciences Matter

Quantum technology is more than just a computer—it is a transformation of the natural and mathematical sciences. In the Schmidt College of Science, our scientists don’t just use quantum tools; they define the quantum topologies of biological networks, the chemistry of molecular folding, and the mathematical proofs of post-quantum security.

Spotlights
FAU Becomes State’s First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer
FAU Welcomes Onsite Quantum Computing to ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
³Ô¹ÏÍø will be the first university in ³Ô¹ÏÍø to publicly host a large, dedicated quantum computer on site. Today, FAU signed an agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), to acquire and install an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer on the university’s Boca Raton campus, aiming to accelerate and solidify the state of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s position as a leader in quantum computing.
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Four Fantastic Cryptography Faculty Are Leading the Way to the Cyber Future
NIST Selects FAU for a New Generation of Encryption Standards
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected ³Ô¹ÏÍø’ s Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC) for standardization in its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) project.
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Four Fantastic Cryptography Faculty Are Leading the Way to the Cyber Future
Four Fantastic Cryptography Faculty Are Leading the Way to the Cyber Future
Innovative cryptographic systems are being studied in the field of post-quantum cryptography, which is the central focus of research in the Schmidt College of Science’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Their work involves advancing encryption and digital signature algorithms, improving existing cryptographic protocols, and making them resistant to attacks from quantum computers.
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