From materials and algorithms to real-world impact
Notre Dame is bringing its work in quantum science and engineering together under one initiative. The Notre Dame Quantum Initiative (NDQI) unites researchers across the Colleges of Science and Engineering — and Notre Dame's existing quantum centers, facilities, and industry partnerships — into a single, coordinated effort to advance the next generation of quantum technologies.
Quantum is not one field but a stack, and Notre Dame's distinctive strength is the ability to work across all of it: the materials that make qubits possible, the devices built from them, the control systems that run them, and the algorithms that put them to use. NDQI is organized to connect these layers rather than pursue them in isolation.
Beyond the technology, NDQI brings a human-centered and ethical perspective to quantum — asking not only what these technologies can do, but how they should be built and used. This commitment is Notre Dame's signature contribution to the national quantum effort.
Explore the centers, institutes, labs, and shared facilities that support Notre Dame’s work in quantum science and engineering, from materials discovery and nanofabrication to computing, industry partnerships, and emerging technologies.
The Stavropoulos Center for Complex Quantum Matter (SCCQM) advances research in quantum materials, solid-state systems, and emergent quantum phenomena through interdisciplinary collaboration in physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science.
The Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT) is an NSF IUCRC partnership among Notre Dame, Purdue, and Indiana University that connects academic and industry researchers to develop practical quantum technologies and train the future quantum workforce.
The Notre Dame Nanofabrication Facility (NDNF) provides shared cleanroom tools, technical expertise, and fabrication support for researchers developing micro- and nanoscale devices, materials, and technologies.
Notre Dame Nanoscience and Technology (NDnano) is a university-wide institute that supports nanoscience and nanotechnology research, education, and collaboration across disciplines, including materials, devices, energy, health, and quantum-related applications.
The Center for Research Computing (CRC) provides high-performance computing, data storage, software, and technical support to help Notre Dame researchers analyze data and solve complex computational problems.
The Emergent Quantum Systems Lab (EQSL) studies quantum materials and engineered systems to better understand emergent quantum behavior and explore new possibilities for future quantum technologies.