About Me
I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Université de Sherbrooke and the inaugural holder of the IBM Quantum Research Chair. I am also a member of the Institut quantique, an Associate Academic Member of Mila – Quebec AI Institute, and a member of INTRIQ. My research lies at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and physics, spanning quantum computing, optimization, artificial intelligence, complexity theory, and quantum many-body physics.
I am currently looking for highly motivated graduate students to join my research group. For more information, please visit Open Positions.
Sep. 19, 2025
Honored to be an Associate Academic Member at Mila - Quebec AI Institute.
Sep. 4, 2025
New preprint: Ancilla-Free Quantum Protocol for Thermal Green’s Functions.
Aug. 25, 2025
Welcome new PhD student, Alexandre Leblanc, and new Master’s student, Julien-Pierre Houle, to my group.
Mar. 24, 2025
Honored as the inaugural holder of the IBM Quantum Research Chair.
Jan. 5, 2025
Launched a new personal website.
Graduate Students
Alexandre Leblanc (PhD, co-advised with Stefanos Kourtis)
Julien-Pierre Houle (MSc, co-advised with Alexandre Blais)
Undergraduate Students
- Elisabeth Mailhot (co-advised with Dave Touchette. Summer 2025)
- Ludovic Chabot Provencher (co-advised with Dave Touchette. Summer 2025)
- Mathis Beaudoin (co-advised with Dave Touchette. Summer 2025)
- Louis-Félix Vigneux (Summer 2025)
Open Positions
I’m looking for highly motivated graduate students to join my research group. Our research focuses on:
- Developing fundamental theories and practical tools to enable useful quantum computing, including noise characterization and mitigation, quantum error correction, and efficient quantum–classical interfaces.
- Advancing the development and analysis of quantum algorithms.
- Understanding the computational complexity of quantum many-body problems.
- Exploring the interplay between AI and quantum computing, including both quantum-enhanced AI and AI-enhanced quantum computing.
Students with relevant backgrounds and a strong interest in any of these areas are warmly encouraged to apply.
As a member of my group, you’ll be part of two exceptional research communities: Institut quantique, arguably one of the best places for quantum research, and Mila, one of the leading centres for AI. You’ll also benefit from access to the extensive IBM Quantum Network through my IBM Quantum Research Chair.
Graduate Students:
Given the interdisciplinary nature of our work, students with a strong background in one or more of the three core disciplines––physics, computer science, or math––are encouraged to apply. While prior knowledge of quantum computing is certainly a plus, it’s not a strict requirement. Experience or knowledge in areas like algorithms, theory of computation, machine learning, numerical methods and analysis, quantum physics, and solid coding skills are highly desirable.
To apply, please send the following documents:
- Your up-to-date CV.
- Academic Transcripts: Please include your Bachelor’s (and Master’s, if applicable) academic transcripts. Highlight relevant coursework and projects in numerical methods and analysis, algorithms, theory of computation, and quantum physics.
- Research Statement: Provide a brief description of your current research interests and why you want to join the group.