FCAI SIG

Quantum computing for AI

Coordination: Postdoc Ahmad Farooq (Aalto University)

Quantum computers are anticipated to revolutionize computational tasks by surpassing classical computers in terms of speed and efficiency. The field of quantum machine learning explores how to devise and implement quantum software that could enable machine learning that is faster than that of classical computers. Quantum algorithm could act as the building blocks of machine learning, but the hardware and software challenges are still considerable. The operation of the SIG involves organizing seminars and sharing information with members to overcome these limitations and challenges. One of the goals of the SIG is to provide a platform for its members to collaborate with the Finnish Quantum Flagship program and InstituteQ.

Founding event

We are organizing a founding event for our FCAI-SIG on Quantum Machine Learning. The purpose of the event is to get to know the other members of the group and give a brief 10–15 minutes talk on research topics. The date for the event is October 24th, from 09:00 to 13:00. The event will be hybrid (Zoom+ Dipoli, Aalto University). The event is open to all for listening the talks of the speakers. More details here.

Focus areas

The SIG focuses on the following two research areas:

Quantum Machine learning for classical problems

Quantum machine learning utilizes quantum algorithms as a fundamental component of its implementation. Upon examining the processes outlined by quantum algorithms, it becomes evident that they have the capacity to surpass classical algorithms in certain scenarios by reducing the number of necessary steps. This capability is referred to as quantum speedup. Research areas in this program include quantum neural network, quantum reservoir computing, Boltzmann machine learning, quantum reinforcement learning, quantum chemistry and quantum-assisted Gaussian process regression.

Quantum Software

To effectively control and execute quantum algorithms on quantum hardware, advanced quantum software is essential. This program encompasses research into cutting-edge quantum software techniques, programming languages, quantum programs, and the infrastructure necessary for deploying and running quantum code.

People

The following researchers already take part in the SIG. If you would like to join the SIG, please contact the coordinator.

  • Simo Särkkä (Aalto University) (FCAI)

  • Jukka K Nurminen (University of Helsinki) (InstituteQ)

  • Tommi Mikkonen (University of Jyväskylä)

  • Alexandru Paler (Aalto University) (InstituteQ)

  • Vikas K. Garg (Aalto University) (InstituteQ)

  • Matti Silveri (University of Oulu)

  • Arif Ali khan (University of Oulu)

  • Ilkka Tittonen (Aalto University) (Finnish Quantum Flagship)

  • Bo Zhao (Aalto University)

  • Kirsi Tappura (VTT)

  • Olli Nurmi (VTT)

  • Joonas Hämäläinen (University of Jyväskylä)

  • Niraj Dayama (University of Jyväskylä)

  • Mikael Johansson (CSC - IT Center for Science Ltd)

  • Ioana Moflic (Aalto University)

  • Arshpreet Singh Maan (Aalto University)

  • Huyen do  (Aalto University)

  • Valter Uotila (University of Helsinki)

  • Debayan Bhattacharya (Aalto University)

  • Ahmad Farooq (Aalto University) (Coordinator)