UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

The University of Chicago ranks among the world’s top 10 institutions for quantum physics—and is the highest-ranked in the United States, according to the latest Nature Index. This recognition is due in part to the groundbreaking work at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, the multi-state research hub Chicago Quantum Exchange, and close partnerships with national laboratories. 🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/kJYNv8Lf9G @ChicagoQuantum #Quantum

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Quantum molecular engineering major Connor Blake has been awarded a 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholarship—one of the most prestigious honors for undergraduates in STEM. Blake’s work focuses on quantum error correction protocols. Read more: https://t.co/preNGIJ1cE #QuantumEngineering #GoldwaterScholarship #UChicago

New research on quantum dots—tiny semiconductor nanocrystals that harness quantum mechanics to release energy as light—could lay the groundwork for better infrared cameras, television screens, and solar cells. 🔬Read more: https://t.co/8GLrXWGNu4 #QuantumMaterials #Nanotechnology #QuantumDots #Research #UChicagoPME

Join us July 23–24 for the inaugural Global Quantum Forum, where leaders in science, business, and policy will shape the next era of quantum innovation. Dean Nadya Mason of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering will deliver opening remarks, championing Illinois’ leadership in quantum and the power of cross-sector collaboration to accelerate discovery. “The Global Quantum Forum is an important opportunity to connect local strengths with global momentum, and to showcase how collaboration across sectors and borders can accelerate the future of quantum science and technology for the benefit of humanity,” said Mason. 🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/i56PSVu7bZ #GlobalQuantumForum #QuantumTech #UChicagoPME #TechChicagoWeek #QuantumFuture #QuantumLeadership #STEMleaders

As demand for lithium skyrockets, concerns about supply and reliability are growing. Researchers from @Argonne and UChicagoPME have developed a breakthrough membrane that extracts lithium efficiently from water, offering a potential low-cost, abundant, and domestic alternative to conventional methods. https://t.co/1B7dlJxES6 #EnergyInnovation #CleanTech #SustainableTech #MaterialsScience #EnergyStorage

A new architecture for Quantum RAM, inspired by sound. Researchers at UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering have proposed a practical design for quantum random-access memory (QRAM)—a critical step toward realizing the full potential of quantum computing. https://t.co/d1QMDO5Q3e

New research from UChicago PME + @NYUTandon: shape-shifting particles that change stiffness with temperature—unlocking new control over how dense suspensions like cement or paint flow. Published in PNAS. 🔗 https://t.co/TCkoZhZK2J #MaterialsScience #UChicagoPME #SmartMaterials

K1 Semiconductor, a startup founded by UChicago PME and Booth students, has earned $668K in the Polsky New Venture Challenge. Their wafer-splitting technology, developed in Prof. Supratik Guha’s lab, could significantly improve chip manufacturing efficiency. 🔗 https://t.co/7MwMkc3v0k #UChicagoPME #Semiconductors #DeepTech #PolskyNVC #TechCommercialization

From building better qubits to securing quantum networks, Argonne is helping shape the future of quantum. As proud partners of @argonne , we celebrate their breakthroughs during the International Year of Quantum. Explore 6 ways they’re advancing the field: https://t.co/qKDtjxy8vs #QuantumPME #QuantumScience #YearOfQuantum

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Yesterday, UChicago PME was excited to host Aaron Fluitt, PhD, @PsiQuantum's Senior Director of Technology Partnerships and UChicago alum, for a talk that highlighted the pillars of the company’s technology and its progress towards building and deploying a fault-tolerant quantum computer. Hosted in the new and impressive Hyde Park Labs space, over 40 graduate students and postdocs learned about PsiQuantum’s goals to deliver impact to the pharmaceutical, chemicals, and energy industries, amongst others. #STEMCareers #HydeParkLabs #QuantumTech

Quantum tech is changing medicine—fast. At a recent Harper Lecture, UChicago alums explored how entanglement, algorithms & biology are transforming drug design and diagnostics. https://t.co/wD3C5nZC9T #QuantumHealth #UChicagoAlumni #PME #BerggrenCenter

How do we store renewable energy for tomorrow’s needs? At @UChicagoPME, Prof. Chibueze Amanchukwu’s lab is using AI + chemistry to build better batteries and convert CO₂ into usable fuels. 🔬Inside the Lab: https://t.co/rJw5nyx2ae #EnergyStorage #ClimateTech #BatteryInnovation

A new technique for earlier cancer detection: A research team led by UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering has developed a cutting-edge technique using quantum machine learning to improve liquid biopsies. https://t.co/Qh0lPinSAN #QuantumAI #CancerResearch #UChicagoPME #MedicalBreakthrough #BiomedicalInnovation

StaC12—cofounded by UChicago PME’s Alex High and UChicago alum Avery Linder—is changing the game with diamond. Backed by a $250K George Shultz Innovation Fund award, they’re building a thin-film diamond platform for quantum + semiconductor tech. Read more: https://t.co/YGRjn4DNkt #QuantumTech #Innovation #DeepTech #Startups #PolskyCenter

Congratulations to UChicago PME postdoc Bayan Karimi, winner of the 2025 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in Low Temperature Physics! Her seminal contributions to thermodynamics of quantum superconducting systems earned global recognition. https://t.co/p24YMpDv5k #QuantumPhysics #UChicagoPME #STEM

Prof. Giulia Galli has received the 2025 Berni J. Alder CECAM Prize. This international award, given only once every three years, honors her pioneering contributions to computational molecular science and her leadership in the global scientific community. Read more: https://t.co/6Tw4svYSje #UChicagoPME #ComputationalScience #ScienceLeadership

How does water shape the future of clean fuels? New UChicago PME research reveals how the clustering of water molecules in organic solvents changes the outcome of carbon monoxide conversion—making it possible to steer the reaction toward valuable fuels like methane and ethylene. Read more: https://t.co/BiZopGnmfH #CarbonConversion #CleanEnergy #SustainableTech