Lerato Ramoyadi
Biography
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.
Research
My current research interests lie in variational quantum algorithms and their application to molecular energy optimisation. My research topic, “Computing Energy Levels of Simple Molecules Using Variational Quantum Algorithms,” explores the potential of these algorithms to address quantum chemistry problems while improving computational efficiency.
Awards & presentations
South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QuTI) bursary, 2025.