We make
Brandenburg's
quantum heart beat.
The CQTA team at DESY Zeuthen advances quantum technology and applications, with a global mission firmly embedded in the ecosystem of the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany.
CQTA serves as a trusted interface between world-class research and its practical use. Through early-stage innovation support and ecosystem connectivity, CQTA ensures that quantum technologies develop in the public interest and foster societal value.
Our Team.
Senior staff.
Dr. Stefan Kühn.
Team Leader Quantum Computing
He leads the algorithmic activities at CQTA. The perfect contact for any matters concerning quantum computing and it's applications in fundamental physics and/or industry.
Prof. Dr. Steven Worm.
Team Leader Quantum Sensing
He leads the sensing activities at CQTA. The prefect contact for any matters concerning quantum sensing, quantum communication, experimental physics beyond the standard model and dark matter research.
Prof. Dr. Cigdem Issever.
Lead Scientist
She is a Lead Scientist at DESY and Professor at HU Berlin. In our project she has a key role in managing all activities and ensuring the successful implementation of our research initiatives, particularly on the development of experimantal activities.
Dr. Enrico Brehm.
Project Manager
He coordinates and manages between the different activities of CQTA. The perfect contact for any matters concerning the management of CQTA and setting up an industry partnership.
Dr. Karl Jansen.
Senior Scientist Quantum Computing
Former leader of the algorithm activities. However, even in retirement, he continues to support the team. He is, in particular, the perfect contact when talking about his current passion: combining quantum technology and arts.
Postdocs.
Dr. Alice Di Tucci.
Quantum Computing
Dr. Jean Cazalis.
Quantum Computing
Dr. Fernando Gago Encinas.
Quantum Computing
Dr. Yang Yang.
Quantum Sensing
Dr. Christian Warnecke.
Quantum Sensing
Dr. Filipe Grilo.
Quantum Sensing
Dr. Elwin Dijck.
Quantum Sensing
Doctoral students.
Pranay Naredi.
Quantum Computing
Paulo Itaborai.
Quantum Computing
Yu Hong.
Quantum Computing
Lakshmi Priya Kozhiparambil Sajith.
Quantum Sensing
Jonas Kankel.
Quantum Sensing
Max Luis Helmich.
Quantum Sensing
Nutan Kumari Sah.
Quantum Sensing
Associate Members.
Dr. Ullrich Schwanke.
Quantum Sensing
Research partners.
Industry partners.
The roof under which we work.
Campus Zeuthen.
CQTA is located on the DESY Campus in Zeuthen, a site renowned for cutting-edge research across fields such as accelerator science, astroparticle and particle physics. Located in the beautiful natural landscape of the Dahme-Spreewald region and just a short distance from Berlin, the campus combines scientific excellence with a calm, inspiring environment. This unique setting makes it a perfect and peaceful home for a quantum hub in Brandenburg, where research and innovation can thrive alongside nature.
DESY. A Helmholtz centre
DESY is one of the world’s leading research centres, advancing fundamental science and enabling innovation across accelerator physics, photon science, particle and astroparticle physics, data science, and more. Within DESY, our work is embedded in DESY Quantum, which brings together activities in quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum materials to foster a coherent and forward-looking quantum ecosystem. As a Helmholtz Centre, DESY is also an active participant in the Helmholtz Quantum Platform, contributing to a nationwide effort to develop scalable quantum technologies and strengthen Germany’s position in the global quantum landscape.
