Contact and Affiliations
- E-Mail:
- zahra.raissi@uni-paderborn.de
- Phone:
- +49 5251 60-3350
- ORCID:
- 0000-0002-9168-8212
- Web:
- Homepage
- Office Address:
-
Pohlweg 51
33098 Paderborn - Room:
- O4.173
- E-Mail:
- zahra.raissi@uni-paderborn.de
- Phone:
- +49 5251 60-3350
- ORCID:
- 0000-0002-9168-8212
- Web:
- Homepage
- Office Address:
-
Pohlweg 51
33098 Paderborn - Room:
- O4.173
About Zahra Raissi
Dr. Zahra Raissi is a junior group leader at Paderborn University, Germany. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the Isfahan University of Technology and Sharif University of Technology in Iran, followed by advanced research at ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences in Barcelona, Spain. Her academic journey has also included enriching experiences in Germany, Japan, and Poland.
Dr. Raissi's doctoral thesis, supervised by Prof. Antonio Acin, focused on diverse and cutting-edge topics such as many-body entanglement, quantum error correction, and quantum networks. Following her Ph.D., she pursued postdoctoral research at ICFO in Barcelona and the Center for Quantum Information Science & Engineering at Virginia Tech in the United States.
* The course I will teach this semester (Winter Semester 2024/2025) is "Quantum Networks" (L.079.05509). Here are the details:
- Teaser Video: Watch the teaser on YouTube! to get a glimpse of the topics I'll cover, including quantum particles, superposition, and the future of quantum communication. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Qxa2EkJxm-g
- Schedule:
- Lectures: Tuesdays, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Room D 1 303
- Exercise Classes: Mondays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Room O 1 252
Curriculum Vitae
Since 01.02.2023: Junior group leader at Paderborn University, Germany
Leader of the Quantum Information group at Paderborn University
01.04.2021 - 31.01.2023: Postdoc at Virginia Tech, USA
Area: Quantum Information, Condensed Matter, and Quantum Optics. In this group, I worked on the entanglement theory of many body systems and quantum communication through noisy quantum networks. Despite my focus on quantum information theory, I had the great opportunity to collaborate with condensed matter physicists and experimentalists.
09.10.2020 - 31.03.2021: Postdoc at ICFO (The Institute of Photonic Sciences), Barcelona, Spain
Area: Quantum Information and Quantum Computing. My research area was understanding how entanglement can be exploited to design novel protocols for information processing and communication.
10.10.2016 - 08.10.2020: PhD at ICFO (The Institute of Photonic Sciences), Barcelona, Spain
Supervised by Prof. Antonio Acin, Quantum information theory group. Thesis title: "Quantum multipartite entangled states, classical and quantum error correction"
27.05.2019 - 28.06.2019: Funded participation
Funded participation in long term workshop “Quantum Information and String Theory 2019” at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), May 27 - June 28, 2019, Kyoto (Japan).
01.09.2016 - 01.09.2017: Brilliant talent award by Iran's national elite foundation
01.09.2016 - 01.02.2017: Grants for visiting scientist for 6 months, from Sharif University of Technology
01.09.2015 - 01.09.2016: Brilliant talent award by Iran's national elite foundation including the support for scientific visits.
02.03.2015 - 15.08.2016: Visiting Researcher at ICFO, Spain and Jagiellonian University, Poland
funded by Iran's National Elites Foundation, and ICFO
Working with Prof. Antonio Acin, Prof. Karol Życzkowski and Dr. Christian Gogolin
- Quantum information theory group at ICFO, Barcelona, Spain
- Atomic Physics Department, Institute of Theoretical Physics, of the Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Research
Research Interests
Research Interests
1. Quantum Information Theory
- Investigating the fundamental principles of quantum information, including quantum entanglement, quantum cryptography, and quantum error correction.
- Studying the advantages of using higher-dimensional quantum systems (qudits) over traditional qubits.
- Analyzing the properties and behaviors of many-body quantum systems as well as investigating applications
2. Quantum Networks
- Designing and optimizing quantum network architectures for efficient and secure information transfer.
- Developing innovative quantum network protocols and scalable quantum systems to enhance the reliability and efficiency of quantum communication.
3. Quantum Error Correction
- Developing robust quantum error correction codes to protect quantum information from decoherence and other quantum noise.
- Implementing practical error correction techniques in quantum computing systems.
4. Quantum Cryptography
- Exploring secure communication methods based on quantum mechanics.
- Developing and implementing quantum key distribution protocols to ensure the highest level of data security.
- Investigating post-quantum cryptographic methods to safeguard against future quantum computing threats.
- Collaborating with international partners to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum technologies and contribute to the global quantum research community.
Keywords
- Quantum Information
- Quantum Networks
- Qudits
- Many-Body Entanglement
- Quantum Error Correction
- Quantum Cryptography
- My publications are available at this link: Zahra Raissi's articles on arXiv
Publications
Latest Publications
Deterministic Generation of Qudit Photonic Graph States from Quantum Emitters
Z. Raissi, E. Barnes, S.E. Economou, PRX Quantum 5 (2024).
Non-symmetric GHZ states; weighted hypergraph and controlled-unitary graph representations
H. Zakaryan, K.-R. Revis, Z. Raissi, ArXiv:2408.02740 (2024).
Closed-Form Expressions for Two- and Three-Colorable States
K.-R. Revis, H. Zakaryan, Z. Raissi, ArXiv:2408.09515 (2024).
Extracting perfect GHZ states from imperfect weighted graph states via entanglement concentration
R. Frantzeskakis, C. Liu, Z. Raissi, E. Barnes, S.E. Economou, Physical Review Research 5 (2023).
General stabilizer approach for constructing highly entangled graph states
Z. Raissi, A. Burchardt, E. Barnes, Physical Review A 106 (2022).
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"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." In the realm of quantum information, we are not just exploring the frontiers of science; we are actively shaping its future. Our mission is to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications, fostering a new generation of quantum scientists.
Teaching
Teaching Areas
- Quantum Information (Master’s Level): This course delves into the principles and applications of quantum information theory, including quantum entanglement, quantum computing, and quantum error correction. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how quantum mechanics can revolutionize information processing and communication.
- Quantum Networks (Bachelor’s Level): This newly designed course introduces students to the fundamentals of quantum networks, exploring how quantum entanglement can be harnessed for secure communication and efficient information transfer. The course covers key concepts such as quantum teleportation, quantum key distribution, and the architecture of quantum networks.
Seminars:
- Quantum Information (QI): This seminar provides an in-depth exploration of advanced topics in quantum information theory, encouraging students to engage with current research and develop their own projects.
- Quantum Networks (QN): This seminar focuses on the latest developments in quantum networking, offering students the opportunity to discuss and analyze cutting-edge research papers and case studies.
Current Courses
- Seminar: Quantum Networks (in English)
- Seminar: Quantum Information (in English)
- Quantum Networks (in English)
- Project Group: Graph-Theoretic Approaches to Quantum States (in English)
- Project Group: Classifying Graph Orbits under r-Local Complementation (in English)
Additional Activities
Project Groups:
- Quantum Information with Higher-Dimensional Qubits (Qudits): This project group investigates the use of higher-dimensional quantum systems (qudits) for enhancing quantum information processing capabilities. Students will engage in both theoretical and experimental research to explore the potential advantages of qudits over traditional qubits.
- Quantum Networks Transformations: This project group focuses on the development and optimization of quantum network protocols and architectures. Students will work on designing new and efficient methods for efficient quantum communication and network transformations.
Further Information
Quantum Information group
For more details about my research, teaching activities, and upcoming projects, please feel free to reach out. I am always open to collaborations, discussions, and inquiries from students, researchers, and industry professionals.
- Visit our research group page for updates on our latest projects, publications, and events. We are actively seeking motivated students and researchers to join our team and contribute to our cutting-edge work in quantum information and quantum networks.
Publications:
- A comprehensive list of my publications can be found at arxiv.org/a/raissi_z_1.html. These works cover a wide range of topics in quantum information theory, quantum networks, and quantum error-correcting codes.
Events:
- ICALP 2023: I had the privilege of helping organize the 50th EATCS International Colloquium on Automata, Languages, and Programming (ICALP 2023), held from July 10-14, 2023, at the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum in Paderborn. This event brought together leading researchers in theoretical computer science to discuss the latest advancements in the field.
- First Krakow-Paderborn Quantum-Information Mini-Symposium: Taking place from July 8-12, 2024, in Krakow, this symposium fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers from Paderborn and Krakow, focusing on the latest developments in quantum information.
- TheoQS Autumn School on the Theory of Quantum Systems: This autumn school, aimed at PhD students, master students, and young postdocs, will be held from October 5-7, 2024. It will provide an overview of current research topics in the theoretical description of quantum systems, with an emphasis on their applications in quantum information and quantum optics.
- Quantum Photonics Spotlight 2024: From October 8-10, 2024, the Quantum Photonics Spotlight 2024 conference will take place at the Congress Centre of the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum in Paderborn. This event will unite international experts from various fields of quantum photonics to discuss fundamental quantum theory and photonic quantum applications.
Collaborations:
I am keen to collaborate with academic institutions, research centers, and industry partners. If you are interested in working together on innovative quantum technologies, please get in touch.