Yousra Farhani is a Quantum Optimization and Machine Learning aspiring Researcher at INSA Lyon and Qatar Computing Research Institute. She is the founder of Quantum Africa and a recipient of the Arab Young Pioneers Award in Quantum Computing. She excels in quantum annealing and QUBO models, developing practical quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning. Her innovative work bridges theory and real-world applications in complex domains. She continues to inspire future quantum scientists through cutting-edge research and international collaboration.
Quantum Computing, Quantum Optimization, Quantum Machine Learning
Quantum Supremacy in Optimization?: Leveraging Quantum Annealers for Real-World Breakthroughs
In the rapidly evolving landscape of quantum technologies, quantum optimization emerges as a transformative paradigm poised to revolutionize a wide array of applications. This presentation delves into the cutting-edge domain of quantum optimization, explaining its ability to tackle combinatorial optimization problems that classical methods find intractable. Building on D-Wave’s breakthrough in quantum supremacy, the talk will demonstrate how to formulate and solve QUBO models, offering powerful strategies to address NP-hard challenges in real-world scenarios using quantum annealers. Attendees will gain insight into the theoretical foundations of quantum optimization, explore detailed case studies in logistics, financial portfolio management, and materials design, and discover the experimental advancements that highlight quantum annealers' efficiency in navigating complex energy landscapes.