ORNL's Vicente Leyton Ortega.
Vicente Leyton Ortega studies the potential of near-term quantum computing hardware for scientific applications, the performance of quantum and classical algorithms including optimization and machine learning strategies, and protocols for state preparation and measurement error mitigation. In this role, Vicente has developed a quantum process characterization protocol with a reduced number of experiments, error mitigation strategies at the pulse level in superconducting-based devices, and procedures for the optimal execution of quantum generative adversarial learning.
Substantial institutional investments in equipment and facilities, as well as recent increases in federal funding from the Department of Energy and other agencies, have positioned Vicente and his colleagues for rapid growth and success.
Vicente joined ORNL in 2019 after being an external consultant in Rigetti Computing. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics in 2012 at Hamburg University. His other research interests and focus areas include quantum information geometry and out-of-equilibrium quantum systems.
Vicente enjoys spending time with his family in outdoor activities, reading philosophy, and building custom mechanical keyboards in his spare time.
Read more about Vicente's career and research here.
ORNL’s quantum research is supported by DOE’s Office of Science. For more information on ORNL’s quantum research portfolio, visit quantum-roadmap.ornl.gov/
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