Ali Bozbey
TOBB ETU
“100 Years and 9 Nobels for One Qubit”
Abstract
It took 100 years of foundational physics and the contributions of at least 9 Nobel Prizes to arrive at a single functioning qubit, a testament to the profound scientific journey underlying quantum computing. However, with recent advances in quantum computing powered by superconducting qubits and other emerging technologies, the fundamental question is no longer whether quantum computers will be useful, but when they will be realized at scale. Progress in this field, driven by the goal of achieving quantum advantage in critical areas such as cryptography, optimization, artificial intelligence, and materials science, has generated significant momentum worldwide, prompting countries and institutions to make substantial investments. This talk will outline the transformative potential of quantum computing, followed by an overview of the current state of global research efforts, key technological milestones, and strategic initiatives. Finally, ongoing challenges such as error correction, scalability, and skilled workforce development will be discussed, along with the obstacles that must be overcome for quantum computing to become a transformative reality in the near future.
Ali Bozbey iis a faculty member at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at TOBB University of Economics and Technology and the founder of Phi0 Quantum Technologies Inc. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bilkent University in 2001, 2003, and 2006, respectively. He worked as a visiting researcher at Jülich Research Centre in Germany and as a postdoctoral researcher at Nagoya University in Japan. Since 2008, he has been conducting research and teaching courses in superconducting quantum electronics and quantum computing technologies at TOBB ETU. He has supervised numerous M.S. and Ph.D. students, published scientific papers, and registered international patents in this field. Since 2021, he has been working at Phi0 on transforming scalable quantum computer technologies into industrial applications.
Date: 28 January 2026, Wednesday
Time: 15:30
Place: SA-240
All interested are cordially invited.