Professor Michael Holynski
Professor of Quantum Sensing
Principal Investigator at the UK Quantum Technology Hub Sensors and Timing
Birmingham Institute for Quantum Technologies
The Birmingham Institute for Quantum Technologies will support academics to explore and facilitate opportunities in fundamental science; driving the creation, use and manufacture of quantum sensing and timing devices and building on existing collaborations between the Schools of Physics and Astronomy and Engineering.
We are known across the world for our work on Quantum Sensing and Timing. The creation of the Birmingham Institute for Quantum Technologies will allow us to broaden the engagement of researchers across the University and accelerate our ambition to make Quantum Technologies a reality for the benefit of society.
Institute Co-Directors
Professor Nicole Metje
Professor of Infrastructure Monitoring
Director of the National Buried Infrastructure Facility
Professor Costas Constantinou
Professor of Communication Electrodynamics
College Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer and Academic Lead of Midlands mm-Wave Measurement Facility
Professor Yeshpal Singh
Professor of Quantum Science and Innovation
Head of Innovation, School of Physics and Astronomy
Research areas
Gravity Sensing
Enabling us to see below the ground, to detect potential hazards, and to assess the underground infrastructure before buildings works begin.
Quantum clocks and radar
Compact quantum clocks will provide oscillators for high-end radar systems.
Navigation
Future independent, resilient navigation with quantum sensor technology
Unlocking the quantum realm
Published 24 February 2025
Unique quantum phenomena are being investigated to develop novel materials and advancements across a number of real-world uses.
Applied quantum: Seeing the invisible with precision sensing and timing
Published 24 February 2025
QuSIT is focused on deploying quantum solutions into real-world challenges, including transport, healthcare, utilities, and critical national infrastructure.
How quantum science can illuminate the brain
Published 6 February 2025
Quantum systems researchers at Birmingham are opening new avenues in brain imaging and diagnostics by exploiting the interaction between atoms and light.
Collaboration with graphene technology company Paragraf targets quantum computing
Published 9 January 2025
Graphene has had challenges in manufacturing at scale, and the collaboration is targeting quantum computing as a key use case.