QTC@URI

One Technology.
Every Industry.
Infinite Impact.

Mission

QTC@URI brings together people who are curious about the rapidly evolving quantum field. We promote interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, professional growth, and greater awareness of how quantum technologies may shape science, business, and society.

Education

Learn quantum computing, quantum information science, and related technologies through introductory and technical workshops. No prior experience required.

Hands-on projects

Build practical skills through demos, programming challenges, hackathons, and collaborative projects designed to make quantum accessible to all students.

Community

Connect across engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, chemistry, business, and other disciplines in a welcoming interdisciplinary STEM community.

Speakers & careers

Hear from faculty, researchers, and industry professionals. Discover internships, research positions, educational programs, and career opportunities.

Leadership

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Damian Lapena Vidal

Founder and President

B.S. Computer Engineering

Graduating Spring 2027

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Ahmad Junaid

Vice President

Ph.D. Theoretical & Computational Chemistry

Graduating Spring 2030

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Benjamin Buccheri

Operations & Finance Chair

B.S. Computer Engineering

Graduating Spring 2028

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Simeon Larinde

Programs & Communications Chair

B.S. Computer Science & Math, B.A. French

Graduating Spring 2027

Faculty Advisor

Irene Andreu

Assistant Professor

Chemical Engineering

Partners

Organizations that support QTC@URI through ongoing affiliation, resources, or sponsorship. Sponsors are listed here too.

Collaborate

Give a talk, host a workshop, share an opportunity, or contribute content. One-time contributions welcome. For ongoing org support or sponsorship, see Partners.

Give a talk

Share your research, a recent breakthrough, or a topic from academia or industry with our members.

Host a workshop

Lead an introductory or technical session on quantum tools, programming frameworks, or emerging techniques.

Share an opportunity

Post internships, research openings, educational programs, or industry roles for our members to explore.

Contribute to the newsletter

Send ideas, links, and updates on breakthroughs, resources, projects, or hackathons for a future issue.

Feedback

Short reflections from the community. Yours could be next.

FAQ