Project Grant 2527378
- This $550,000 federal Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), supports research at Lehigh University to develop and analyze quantum optimization techniques for solving structured optimization problems in process systems engineering. The project aims to explore how novel quantum computing methodologies can be leveraged to outperform classical computers in solving complex decision-making problems in areas such as supply chain management,...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award of $382,298 to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) will support fundamental research on the processing-structure-mechanics relationships in thermosetting nanocomposites containing ultra-small two-dimensional quantum dot nanoparticles. The research aims to reveal the molecular origins of how these quantum dot nanoparticles can enhance the toughness and strength of thermosetting...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports a research project titled "CQIS: Constrained Optimization on a Variational Quantum Computer: Problem Modeling, Algorithmic Design, and Performance Analysis." The $200,000 award, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, will be performed by Purdue University. The project aims to develop a systematic framework for solving constrained optimization problems using...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award of $199,637.00 to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), under the NSF Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program, aims to enhance the robustness and efficiency of quantum computing hardware and applications. The key objectives are to: 1) Apply machine learning techniques to extract useful information from the noisy output of quantum computers, enabling their practical use despite hardware limitations, and 2) Identify...
- This $593,598 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) is funding research at Vanderbilt University to develop and test new quantum computing algorithms for solving complex nonlinear and history-dependent mechanics problems. The research aims to transform how engineering computations are performed by leveraging quantum mechanics principles like superposition and entanglement to achieve exponential memory capacity and algorithmic...
- This $450,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (CFDA 47.049 - Mathematical and Physical Sciences) supports the development, analysis, and implementation of quantum and quantum-inspired numerical algorithms to overcome computational challenges in simulating complex problems. The key research objectives are: (1) to develop efficient and provable quantum-inspired classical finite element methods (FEMs) for solving high-dimensional partial differential equations (PDEs); and...
- This $299,943 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.049 - Mathematical and Physical Sciences) supports research at the Colorado School of Mines to advance quantum information science and technology. The project aims to quantify a key mathematical challenge to the promise of quantum computing, specifically regarding "near-integrability" in quantum many-body systems. This work will develop new workforce talent via student training and result in better design...
- This federal Project Grant award of $557,013 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) aims to develop new quantum photonic technologies that can enable scalable quantum computing and communication applications. Specifically, the project at the University of Oklahoma seeks to create high-quality, deterministic sources of entangled photons using a novel class of "artificial atoms" that can be integrated at scale. In addition to advancing the...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, funded under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, supports the development, analysis, and deployment of Quantum Digital Twins (QDTs) - digital clones of existing quantum computers. The $299,990 award to the University of New Mexico aims to enable bidirectional interactions between quantum computers and virtual models on classical systems, optimizing quantum performance and advancing the state of quantum...
- This $380,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program supports the development of an automated quantum design and implementation toolkit called QUAIM. The goal is to make it easier for domain scientists to leverage the power of quantum computing for complex scientific problems in areas like computational chemistry, materials science, and geophysical monitoring. The key products and services to be...
This federal Project Grant award of $599,957 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research to develop a hybrid quantum-classical approach for topology optimization in engineering design. The "BRITE PIVOT" project at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) seeks to enhance the speed, efficiency, and quality of computational design tools used for complex engineering structures like aircraft components and 3D-printed parts. The research focuses on three main contributions: solving large, sparse linear systems using quantum methods; estimating design sensitivities with quantum gradient estimation; and updating material distributions using variational quantum circuits. This hybrid quantum-classical framework aims to improve the scalability and robustness of topology optimization by targeting numerical bottlenecks in classical methods. The project outcomes will include validated algorithms, performance benchmarks, and computational tools to support broader adoption in engineering communities. The award period runs from Aug 2025 to Jul 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $600.0k | 8/3/25 |