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2D Materials Workshop: Bridging Research Communities
Register now for our next workshop on July 8-9, 2025, at 7500 Wean Hall on CMU's campus!
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Watch the PQI 2025 Public Lectures!
The PQI 2025 event featured two public lectures from Professor Allan H. MacDonald, and Director Travis Humble. Watch them both on our PQI YouTube channel!
Watch PQI!
Catch up on our most recent events on YouTube! Recorded lectures, seminars, panel discussions, and more are available for our quantum community. Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on events you may have missed!
Highlights
PQI is comprised of 140+ faculty and 190+ students across three Pittsburgh universities who conduct research in a variety of areas within quantum science and technology.
PQI members are leading research in the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum fundamentals.
PQI hosts a variety of quantum events throughout the year, including public lectures, seminars, and an annual signature event.
Feature Faculty Member
PQI member and professor Susan Fullerton uses ions to control charge transport in two-dimensional materials for high performance electronics.
Catch up on previously featured faculty members!
News
Fedder Co-Authors Study on Precise Water-Repellent Surface Method
Professor Gary Fedder co-authored a study on a new aerosol jet printing method that rapidly creates superhydrophobic surfaces by using gelled droplets to form water-repellent textures for applications like cooling, water conservation, and environmental cleanup.
Peng Liu Recognized for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring
Professor Peng Liu has received the 2025 Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring for his outstanding support of graduate students in Pitt’s Department of Chemistry. His guidance has helped many students earn top honors and launch successful careers in academia and industry.