Mathematics and Quantum Technology: Modelling, Learning and Trust
Organiser: Randa Herzallah
Date: 23 February 2026
Location: All talks will be held in B3.01 in the Zeeman BuildingLink opens in a new window. Coffee breaks and lunch will be in the common room. A schedule of talks is given below.
Registration Link: Mathematics Research CentreLink opens in a new window
This MIR@W day is about the mathematics that makes quantum technology work and the maths that tells us when to trust it. Warwick Quantum brings together people working on quantum materials and devices, quantum dynamics, and quantum information, sensing and security across the University.
We will move from how we model quantum hardware and materials through to how we learn from quantum data, and finish with the practical question that comes up in every real system: how do we quantify error and uncertainty, and how do we verify what a quantum device is actually doing?
Who should attend?
Anyone in Mathematics interested in quantum technology and its mathematical foundations; especially if you work in modelling, dynamics, probability, statistics, optimisation, ML, information theory, or security. We also warmly welcome colleagues from Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, WMG and Statistics who want to connect with mathematicians working around Warwick Quantum.
Schedule
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11:00–12:00 |
Lunch |
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12:00–12:10 |
Welcome |
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12:10–12:40 |
Gavin Morley (University of Warwick) |
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12:40–13:15 |
Eric Gauger (Heriot-Watt University) |
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13:15–13:45 |
Hatef Sadeghi (University of Warwick) |
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13:45–14:00 |
Coffee break 1 |
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14:00–14:35 |
Weibin Li (Nottingham University) |
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14:35–15:00 |
Randa Herzallah (University of Warwick) |
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15:00–15:30 |
Matthias Caro (University of Warwick) |
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15:30–15:50 |
Coffee break 2 |
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15:50–16:15 |
Vedran Sohinger (University of Warwick) |
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16:15–16:45 |
Animesh Datta (University of Warwick) |
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16:45–17:10 |
Grega Saksida (University of Warwick) |
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17:10–18:00 |
Panel / roundtable discussion (all speakers) |
Join (in person)
Please register here: Mathematics Research CentreLink opens in a new window
You are still welcome to turn up on the day.
Outcome
A short, practical set of next steps from the afternoon: key contacts, collaboration ideas, and follow-ups (including potential student projects where appropriate).
Discussion prompts
- Where could mathematics make the biggest difference for Warwick Quantum over the next 6–12 months?
- What data, experimental access, or software tools already exist and what’s missing? Who can help unblock it?
- What can we start quickly that would actually move the needle (e.g., a student project, a small working group, a joint seminar, a pilot grant idea)?