About

I use and develop tools in theoretical computer science to write new quantum or classical algorithms — with focus on machine learning — that outperform current ones, not just asymptotically, but on problems and input sizes that are relevant for real applications.

I currently serve as Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Quantum Technologies of the National University of Singapore, sponsored by the National Quantum Computing Hub, and I am a research affiliate at the Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh.

I obtained a PhD in quantum machine learning at IRIF (Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale) and PCQC (Paris Center for Quantum Computation). My PhD was sponsored by Atos Quantum Lab.

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Along the way, I’ve worked as a contractor for national telecom providers, filed patents in quantum computing, and advised both defense institutions and quantum hardware companies on the capabilities and strategic relevance of quantum algorithms .

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Research Interests

Quantum algorithms and shallow quantum circuits
On the theoretical side, I study the structure and limitations of constant-depth quantum circuits, with broader connections to complexity theory and algorithmic design.
Drug discovery
My current application area is drug discovery, where I explore both classical machine learning models and quantum algorithms — aiming to push candidate molecules towards experimental validation against targets for which no effective therapies are yet available.
Cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography
I am also interested in the security implications of quantum computing, including cryptographic resilience and the risk of quantum-enhanced attacks.

Here you can find my code and the list of my papers .

Outreach and service

Besides academic talks, I’ve shared my work across a range of contexts, from academic workshops and technical seminars to public events, hacker conferences, and national institutions. When I do that, I try to make complex ideas accessible and relevant.

I have been interviewed in podcasts, newspapers, magazines, and events hosted by public institutions (like embassies or Monetary Authorities), MBAs, and many companies. This includes talks at business conferences like SWITCH2025, and Forum ICT Security 2024 or at events organized by professional institutions like IAML or AIEA-ISACA.

I am a founding member of Inclusive Hacker Framework, and I was a fellow of Hermes Center for digital human rights. I served on the committees of EndSummerCamp 2016, IHC2018. I gave a talk the Italian Hacker Camp 2018, EndSummerCamp 2016, OHM2013 OpenSourceDays conference, E-Privacy, and Hackmeeting and Chaos Communication Congress.

In the past, I helped with training in cybersecurity for journalists and citizens [1, 2, 3] and workshops such as DIG Awards 2017 and DIG Awards 2018 (pdf) or summer schools on cybercrime.

Alongside this, I occasionally contribute to discussions on technology strategy and post-quantum transition efforts with independent think-tank specialising in European policy analysis.

Teaching and mentorship

I had supervised many students and researchers, and taught quantum computing at Politecnico di Milano in 2019 and 2021.

The level of achievement that you have in anything, is a reflection of how well you were able to focus on it - Steve Vai