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Prof. Alexey Ustinov is recognized as one of the pioneering scientists in the research of superconducting qubits, the core foundation of quantum computing technology. He has also initiated and successfully implemented several significant projects on Josephson junctions, quantum solitons, and next-generation superconducting materials, which have been highly regarded by the international scientific community.
Currently, Prof. Ustinov is the Director of the Superconducting Quantum Technology Laboratory at the National University of Science and Technology (MISiS), Russia. He was awarded a Mega Grant from the Russian Government in 2011 (worth 3.5 million Euros) to establish a "Superconducting Metamaterials" laboratory at MISiS. He also received the Google Faculty Research Award in 2017 in the field of quantum computation, along with many other prestigious international awards. His work has contributed to shaping the direction of quantum coherence research on a macroscopic scale and advancing quantum measurement and telecommunication technologies.
In response VNU President Le Quan’s invitation, Prof. Alexey Ustinov expressed his honor to be nominated as Honorary Director of the Institute of Quantum Technologies. He emphasized that this would be an exciting experience as MISiS and VNU are planning to establish an official collaboration in the field of quantum technology - one of the leading global scientific and technological domains. He expressed his eagerness to support and collaborate with VNU Institute of Quantum Technologies during his visit this October, as well as his desire to enhance the network of research and training cooperation with VNU. He also hoped to facilitate student and researcher exchanges and implement joint projects between the two universities.
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As the Honorary Director of VNU Institute of Quantum Technologies, Prof. Ustinov will participate in shaping strategic research directions, advising on the development of key laboratories, and connecting the Institute with the world's leading quantum research centers.
Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Director of VNU Institute of Quantum Technologies shared that Prof. Ustinov is a top scientist with extensive research experience and a broad international collaboration network in the field of quantum computing. As the first person to have successfully created a superconducting qubit in Russia, Prof. Ustinov's deep expertise and academic reputation align perfectly with the Institute's goals, directions, and development plans. That the professor collaborates with VNU is a significant and fortunate opportunity, holding great importance for both VNU and the Institute.
According to Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, with Professor Ustinov's academic prestige, VNU Institute of Quantum Technologies will have better opportunities to connect and integrate with the international research community, particularly in the field of superconducting qubits - the core technology that the Institute aims to master in the future. The collaboration with a scientist with such high academic standing and extensive international experience will not only enhance VNU's position on the regional and global quantum research map but also enable the Institute's staff and researchers to quickly access the latest knowledge and achievements in the quantum field, thus significantly shortening research time.
“The presence of Professor Ustinov will not only bring valuable knowledge to VNU but also motivate its faculty, researchers, and students to access cutting-edge scientific achievements, gradually bringing Vietnam into the global quantum map,” said Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung.
It can be said that thanks to the correct policies and timely measures, VNU has gradually built an open and integrated scientific ecosystem, enhancing both its internal capabilities and international reputation, thereby further attracting more global intelligence.
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