Center for Quantum Technologies
Shaping the Quantum
Future
The Center for Quantum Technologies unites researchers advancing quantum control, computing, optics and quantum simulation — building world-class science, education and international collaboration at Sofia University.
Our mission
Leading the future of quantum technologies
CQT traces its origins to a visionary scientific group led by Prof. Nikolay V. Vitanov, a physicist with over 30 years of experience in quantum technologies. In its early years, the Quantum Information group at Sofia University focused on foundational research in quantum control and quantum information — work that led to improvements in techniques such as STIRAP and to the introduction of composite pulses as a universal quantum-control technique.
Today CQT continues to evolve and expand. We recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art office building with collaborative workspaces and cutting-edge equipment, and our team has grown with new members who strengthen our capabilities across quantum computing, quantum control, quantum optics and quantum metrology.
Research
Four groups, one quantum frontier
Explore the areas where our researchers are making an impact.
Quantum Control
Prof. Nikolay VitanovRobust, high-precision control of quantum systems — composite pulses, STIRAP and coherent control.
Learn more →Quantum Computing
Dr. Boyan TorosovQuantum algorithms, gates and error mitigation, with experiments on IBM Quantum hardware.
Learn more →Quantum Optics
Dr. Andon RangelovOptics and quantum optics, and the deep analogies between light propagation and quantum dynamics.
Learn more →Quantum Simulations
Dr. Peter IvanovQuantum simulation of interacting many-body systems, with quantum sensing and metrology on trapped ions.
Learn more →Collaboration
Our international partners
We work with researchers and institutions across Europe and beyond.
- Aalto University
- Aarhus University
- Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Leibniz University Hannover
- Palacký University Olomouc
- Sorbonne University
- Stockholm University
- Tel Aviv University
- TU Darmstadt
- Ulm University
- Université de Lorraine
- University College Cork
- University of Catania
- University of Innsbruck
- University of Kassel
- University of Palermo
- University of Siegen
- University of Sussex
- University of Turku
- Vilnius University
Work with us
Interested in collaboration, joining the team, or studying quantum technologies at Sofia University? We'd love to hear from you.
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