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QI4U in United Kingdom

2026.03.25 - 03.27

QI4U in United Kingdom

This workshop aims to introduce fundamental concepts of combinatorial optimisation, provide hands-on experience with quantum computing methodologies, and promote academic exchange between UCL and Tohoku University.

【Purpose】
1. Introduce fundamental concepts of combinatorial optimisation
2. Provide hands-on experience with quantum computing methodologies
3. Promote academic exchange between UCL and Tohoku University
4. Support early-stage learners entering the quantum computing field
5. Provide opportunities for professionals seeking research topics or potential use cases

【Contents】
- Lectures on combinatorial optimisation and quantum computing
- Introduction to solution methods and research case studies
- Group discussions on problem setting, formulation, and solution design
- Workshop sessions including computation, programming, and presentations
- Academic exchange and interaction among participants

【Target Participants】
- Postgraduate students with limited or no experience in quantum computing
- Professionals exploring research themes or potential use cases

Programme

Overall Schedule

Day
Time
Content
Day 1
March 25 (Wed)
Morning
Lecture 1: Fundamentals of combinatorial optimisation
Lecture 2: Quantum computing approaches & case studies
Afternoon
Group work kick-off
Evening
Informal discussion
Day 2
March 26 (Thu)
Morning
Group Discussion 1(literature survey, problem definition)
Afternoon
Group Discussion 2(programming, computation, preparation)
Day 3
March 27 (Fri)
Morning
Workshop 1(Presentations)
Afternoon
Workshop 2(Feedback & Closing)
Evening
Networking session

Instructors

Prof. Masayuki Ohzeki

Prof. Masayuki Ohzeki

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Assoc. Prof. Rumiko Honda

Assoc. Prof. Rumiko Honda

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Student Mentors and Support Staff

Tomohisa Okada

Tomohisa Okada

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Master’s Student (2nd-year)

Mitsunobu Kanebako

Mitsunobu Kanebako

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Master’s Student (2nd-year)

Takuma Yoshihara

Takuma Yoshihara

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Master’s Student (1st-year)

Takumi Okuyama

Takumi Okuyama

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Master’s Student (1st-year)

Kouki Fujiwara

Kouki Fujiwara

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Master’s Student (1st-year)

Konosuke Okisawa

Konosuke Okisawa

Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University

Master’s Student (1st-year)

Hiroto Toyoshima

Hiroto Toyoshima

Tohoku University

Undergraduate Student

Mizuki Muto

Mizuki Muto

Tohoku University

Tatsuhiro Araki

Tatsuhiro Araki

Tohoku University

Morio Chiba

Morio Chiba

Tohoku University