To enhance quantum computing education and expand international collaboration, faculty and students from Chung Yuan Christian University’s Quantum Information Center visited Tohoku University, a leading research institution in Japan, from June 3 to 5 for a three-day academic exchange and off-site teaching program.
Led by Professors Chih-Yu Chen and Tsung-Wei Huang, along with assistant Ming-Liang Chang, the team engaged in joint courses and activities with local students. On June 3, Professor Chen and Assistant Chang conducted lectures on quantum annealing for combinatorial optimization and quantum Fourier transform. The session included foundational concepts of classical Fourier transform and hands-on demonstrations of quantum algorithms, helping students better understand key principles of quantum computing.
On June 4, the CYCU delegation visited Tohoku University’s Aobayama Campus to engage in in-depth discussions with Professor Namaru and his research team from the Graduate School of Information Sciences. Both sides shared research presentations focused on applications in quantum computing.
Professor Chih-Yu Chen introduced CYCU’s Quantum Information Center, highlighting its faculty, research facilities, and key development areas. Professor Tsung-Wei Huang presented the Center’s recent outreach initiatives and research achievements in quantum science education. Assistant Ming-Liang Chang shared the team’s latest work on processing electrocardiogram (ECG) signals using IBM’s real quantum computers, drawing strong interest from attending scholars.
Doctoral students from Professor Namaru’s team also presented their research, focusing on the use of D-Wave quantum annealers and annealing algorithms in solving combinatorial optimization problems and applications in computational chemistry. The exchange enabled both sides to share progress and explore opportunities for ongoing collaboration.
Namaru’s team provided constructive feedback on CYCU’s ECG signal processing research, suggesting improvements in signal classification and presentation methods. Both parties agreed to co-host the Asia Quantum Computing Workshop at CYCU in early November 2025, inviting teams from National Pingtung University as well as from the Philippines and Thailand to strengthen regional cooperation.
On June 5, the CYCU delegation participated virtually in the Snowflake Summit 2025, gaining insights into the latest trends in AI and cloud data applications to broaden their research perspectives.
CYCU has been actively engaged in quantum computing for over three years, with a strong focus on nurturing talent for the quantum era. Recently, Professor Yen-Jui Chang from the School of Intelligent Computing and Quantum Information received a three-year grant from Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council for his research on applying quantum computing to financial market simulation and optimization—highlighting CYCU’s growing strength and potential in the field.
Looking ahead, CYCU will continue to pursue international resources and partnerships to expand its global visibility and academic impact in quantum research.
