Daniel did his PhD at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany, working on the theoretical aspects of multiphoton interference and higher-order correlation functions. After graduating in 2019, Daniel became a postdoc at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, working closely to the experiments. During that time, he investigated the generation of multiphoton entanglement and different aspects of quantum computing. In May 2024, Daniel joined the Networked Quantum Device Unit at OIST as a staff scientist. He plans to continue his research in theoretical quantum optics and would like to use his research background to come up with new ideas for future quantum networks. When not thinking about photons, Daniel spends a lot of time with his family. They enjoy cooking and baking together, playing board games or simply being outside.

I obtained both my B.Sc. and M.Sc. in physics from the University of the Philippines Diliman, where I mainly focused on entanglement detection theory. I also received a pre-PhD diploma in condensed matter and statistical physics from the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics. Currently, I am working on the XZZX surface code. Outside physics, I enjoy reading anything about history and economics, playing PC and console games, as well as restaurant-hopping.

I am a PhD student specializing in quantum information theory, particularly in the field of quantum error-correcting codes. I achieved both my bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bristol, where I studied coding theory and discovered my interest in it. During my time at Bristol, I worked on optical devices design and optical communication systems. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy building intricate Lego models, playing the violin and watching anime. My favorite anime is Doraemon, and my favorite movie is Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-Express.

I received my BSc in physics from University College Dublin where my thesis was on Multipartite Nonlocality in Interacting Spin Chains. I have also had the opportunity to study quantum batteries and error mitigation during internships at OIST and IBM. For my PhD, I am working on nonlocality in networks. Outside of physics, I enjoy playing the piano and drawing.

I'm an undergraduate student from Keio University, where I'm a member of the Advanced Quantum Architecture research group. My research focuses on quantum networks, with a particular interest in quantum repeater protocols.

I like diving and snorkeling, so I'm looking forward to exploring Okinawa's beautiful marine environment during my time here.

Jin holds a BSc. in physics from Tokyo University of Science.

Faedi Loulidi has a PhD in mathematical physics from Toulouse University. In his PhD, he worked on fundamental aspects of quantum information theory on the understanding fundamental link between the incompatibility of quantum measurements and nonlocality. His research interest lies in the foundations of quantum information theory and its connection to theoretical/mathematical physics more precisely in condensed matter and quantum gravity. Currently, he is a post-doctoral researcher at the Networked Quantum Device Unit at OIST, and highly motivated for project collaborations and to mentor students. In his free time, he likes reading historical, political, and philosophical books. He practices boxing and enjoys playing video games from time to time.

Ananda Gopal Maity completed his Integrated PhD (MSc.+PhD) degree in Physics from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata (2021) with specialization in quantum information theory. Throughout his PhD tenure, he has worked on the intersection of quantum foundation, quantum information processing and quantum communication theory. After submitting his PhD thesis, he joined S. N. Bose Center as a visiting Research Fellow (2021-2022) and has mentored and collaborated with several young researchers in the domain of quantum information theory. In November, 2022, he has joined the Networked Quantum Device Unit at OIST led by Prof. David Elkouss as a postdoctoral fellow. Ananda is mainly interested in entanglement theory and other quantum correlations with their implications in quantum information and communication tasks and is actively looking forward to mentor students in that domain. Ananda is fascinated for travelling and hiking. He likes to explore the globe learning different cultures. In his spare time, he is also interested in reading novels and story books and learning the world politics.

I received my BSc in physics in Italy at the University Of Pavia, and then moved to Oxford, where I graduated In Mathematical and Theoretical physics. During my time there I managed to combine my interest in quantum mechanics with my life-long passion for puzzles into the study of quantum information science, with a special focus on cryptographic applications. In my free time, both here in Okinawa and back at home in Italy, you would probably find me at the gym, where I practice calisthenics with my friends, most likely working on my handstand or my muscle up.

During my PhD, I worked on quantum state estimation and non-equilibrium phenomenon. I have a fair amount of experience with Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods, constrained optimization, and some aspects of random matrices and unitary t-designs. In the past two years of my postdoctoral research, I have been working on Bayesian state estimation under different measurement settings. Given the numerical challenges around maintaining posteriors in Bayesian estimation, I am currently interested in looking at alternative techniques around statistical aggregation within the Bayesian framework. I am also interested in stuff like unitary t-designs and how derandomization works. Beyond physics, I like coffee, Annie Ernaux, Franz Kafka, Dostoyevsky (still haven't finished Brothers Karamazov), and David Graeber.

I received my BSc in applied mathematics and physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. I have been working on tensor networks ansatz of continuous wavefunction for my thesis project and privacy-preserving machine learning during my internship at the Technology Innovation Institute.  For my PhD, I am working on computational entanglement theory and might also delve into the theory of tensor networks. Besides that, I enjoy snowboarding and diving, and everyone knows that Okinawa is perfect for one of those things. 

Siddhant completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, specializing in Quantum Information during his master's thesis. He is currently a PhD student at QuTech, TU Delft. While at OIST, Siddhant is focusing on quantum error correction in a distributed setting. He also has some industry experience in the application of quantum algorithms. Siddhant is actively looking for collaborators on topics such as error correction, quantum architectures, and networks. In his free time, Siddhant loves to be a chess addict. On the weekends, he works towards upgrading his skydiving license and has recently started working towards becoming a parkour athlete.

Shin received a bachelor degree in Chemistry at National Taiwan University. His research interest lies in the application of near-term quantum computers. After the summer internship at the Institute of Information Science, Academic Sinica, he also learned some basics of theoretical computer science, and his interest with quantum information science was then aroused. He joined NetQ Unit as a PhD student and will investigate more on the fascinating field of quantum network.

I studied Law at Kwansei Gakuin University in Kobe and International Studies at City University of New York in NYC. I have lived in NYC and enjoy working at OIST because OIST's diverse cultures remind me of NYC. Now I work as Research Unit Administrator of Networked Quantum Devices Unit since September 2022. Outside of OIST, I enjoy exploring nature of Okinawa by going camping, looking for creatures in the forest and the ocean with my two boys.