In recognition of this international day, the NSTF proudly honours Prof Andrew Forbes, Distinguished Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and winner of the 2025 Special Annual Theme Award: Quantum Science and Technology of the ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa (SA), the highly acclaimed NSTF-South32 Awards. The award acknowledges his pioneering contributions to quantum photonics and his leadership in developing South Africa’s (SA) quantum technology research capacity.

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We are excited to welcome our newest node: the University of Pretoria.

The new UP node (UPQust) becomes the sixth national node of SA QuTI, marking a significant milestone in strengthening South Africa’s quantum technology landscape. The node will be led by Prof. Tjaart Krüger and brings together outstanding interdisciplinary expertise from Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Computer Science.

UPQust’s projects will span all three SA QuTI flagships, addressing real-world challenges across sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, and fraud detection.

We look forward to the impactful research, collaboration, and innovation ahead as we continue building a vibrant quantum ecosystem in South Africa!

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This project aims to develop two novel quantum sensors to enhance sensitivity. Namely, a photon-antibunching-based sensor and a photon-entanglement-based sensor. The photon antibunching signals of quantum dots and complex emitters are to be used for environmental sensing and for detecting different target molecules.

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I am a postgraduate student at the University of Cape Town currently pursuing an MSc in Computational Biology. I developed a passion for science and technology at an early age, with biology forming the foundation of this interest. This led me to study Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, where I built a strong academic background.

My interest in quantum computing began after encountering introductory material on the Majorana chip, after which I expanded my knowledge through structured learning programmes offered by organisations such as IBM and PennyLane. Beyond academia, I am passionate about technological advancement in Africa and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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I am a Molecular and Cell Biologist beginning my PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand, where I also completed my undergraduate, Honours, and Master’s degrees, working on therapeutic development for neurodegeneration. My fascination with the brain was sparked during my first undergraduate neurodegeneration course. I realised that the brain is the seat of everything that makes us human and that, as a scientist, there is no greater honour than trying to preserve that essence.  This led me from early research into Alzheimer’s disease toward a broader focus on Parkinson’s disease and neurodegeneration as a whole. 

Although my training is rooted in biochemistry, I have transitioned into quantum computational approaches after leading my laboratory’s in silico development and attending IBM and SA QuTI seminars. As a Woman in STEM (who is almost certainly powered by more caffeine than is scientifically recommended), my main goal remains the endless pursuit of knowledge and the tireless advancement of science.

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I am currently an MSc student at the University of Cape Town, where I also completed my Honours degree. My path into quantum research began with an interest in experimental physics and hands-on training in experimental techniques. After focusing largely on theoretical physics during my undergraduate studies, I developed a strong desire to work on research that could be physically built, tested, and measured.

Quantum mechanics and solid-state physics became a natural direction, particularly given the growing research activity in quantum computing and quantum metrology. Beyond the challenge of building and operating experiments, the mathematical difficulty of describing quantum effects is part of what makes the field so compelling. Quantum research feels especially meaningful at this moment, as new technologies are increasingly being developed with quantum science in mind. Contributing to that progress, and to the development of future technologies, is a central motivation behind this work.

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I am an MSc Physics candidate at Nelson Mandela University, working under the supervision of Prof. O.D. Makinde and Prof. A. Muronga, and in collaboration with Prof. Thomas Konrad. My interest in quantum computing began when I recognised that major challenges in fluid dynamics—such as turbulence and multi-physics coupling—may find solutions through quantum approaches.

The potential for algorithms such as Harrow–Hassidim–Lloyd (HHL) to offer exponential speed-ups over classical methods motivated me to pursue research in this area. Through my work, I aim to help bridge the gap between theoretical quantum advantage and practical engineering applications.

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I hold an Honours degree in Computer Science (2022) and am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science. My formal research journey in quantum computing began during my Honours year under the supervision of Aleksandar Radovanovic. My Honours research focused on quantum random number generation, involving a comparative analysis of classical and quantum random number generators from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

Following my Honours degree, I worked in industry in data science and analytics engineering. This experience strengthened my understanding of artificial intelligence, large-scale data systems, and the limitations of classical computational architectures. It was during this time that my interest in the intersection of AI and quantum computing deepened, motivating my return to academia.

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I am currently a PhD candidate in Physics, with a developing interest in Quantum Science and Technology. My research journey began with a strong foundation in physics and chemistry during my undergraduate studies. During my Honours degree, my work focused primarily on classical physics, allowing me to develop analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills.

My interest in quantum computing emerged from a curiosity about the nature of matter at the atomic scale. This led me to focus my PhD research on quantum computing and its potential to solve complex problems that are not tractable using classical computational methods.

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I am currently a master’s student in Physics at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, with an academic focus on quantum computing. My interest in quantum physics developed during my undergraduate studies, when I was introduced to modern physics and quantum mechanics. Concepts such as superposition and quantum states sparked my curiosity about how physical systems behave at microscopic scales and motivated me to pursue further study in this field.

Over time, this curiosity developed into a strong interest in quantum computing, particularly its potential to solve complex physical problems that are difficult to address using classical computers. Through my work, I aim to contribute to the development of quantum simulation techniques and to advance the application of quantum computing in condensed matter and nanoscale physical systems.

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