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<h1>María Gragera Garcés</h1>
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I'm a PhD student at
<a href="https://www.ed.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The University of
Edinburgh</a>'s
<a href="https://informatics.ed.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">School of
Informatics</a>,
where I research distributed quantum computing.
I am co-supervised by
<a href=" https://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/cheunen/group.html" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Heunen</a> and
<a href=" https://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mmarina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mahesh
Marina</a>,
partially funded by the
<a href=" https://www.qcshub.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oxford Quantum
Technology Hub DTP</a>
and
<a href=" https://veriqloud.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VeriQloud</a>,
and working within the <a href=" https://www.quantumsoftwarelab.com" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">Quantum
Software Lab</a>.
</p>
<p>
Previously, I completed a BSc with Honours in Physics at the University of Bath
and worked in various roles in the quantum industry within companies such as <a
href=" https://research.cisco.com/quantum-research" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">Cisco</a> and <a href="https://www.ibm.com/quantum" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">IBM</a>.
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<p>I'm interested in distributed quantum computing, quantum networks, complexity theory, and quantum
computing models.</p>
<p>Here are some of my publications:</p>
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<a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/2602.04981" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Distributed Quantum Error Mitigation: Global and Local ZNE encodings</span>
</a>
<br />
<strong>María Gragera Garcés</strong>
<br />
<em>INFOCOM QUNAP</em>, 2026
<p>Empirical exploration of ZNE (a quantum error mitigation technique) in distributed quantum systems under QPU and network noise.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="research-container">
<img src="images/hdhsigcomm.png" class="research-image" alt="HDH">
<div class="research-text">
<a href="https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3744969.3748417" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Distributed Quantum Computing Across Heterogeneous Hardware with Hybrid Dependency Hypergraphs</span>
</a>
<br />
<strong>María Gragera Garcés</strong>, Chris Heunen, Mahesh Marina
<br />
<em>SIGCOMM Poster</em>, 2025
<p>Presentation of an architecture-aware approach using Hybrid Dependency Hypergraphs (HDHs) to model space, time, and type dependencies in distributed execution.</p>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="images/ed.png" class="research-image" alt="Quantum High-School Curricula">
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<a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.14809" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Introducing Quantum Computing to High-School Curricula: A Global Perspective</span>
</a>
<br />
<strong>María Gragera Garcés</strong>, Luis Gómez Orzechowski, Juan Francisco Rodríguez Hernández
<br />
<em>arXiv pre-print</em>, 2025
<p>Review of global STEM education and its integration of quantum industry–relevant skills at the secondary school level.</p>
</div>
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<img src="images/qmm.png" class="research-image" alt="Quantum Memory Manager">
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<a href="https://patents.google.com/patent/US20240070514A1/en" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Controlling Quantum Communication via Quantum Memory Management</span>
</a>
<br />
Louis Gwyn Samuel, Santanu Ganguly, <strong>Maria Gragera Garces</strong>, Luca Della Chiesa
<br />
<em>US Patent App.</em>, 2024
<p>Quantum memory manager patent in a distributed quantum system, specifically handling qubit storage
and entanglement between different endpoints.</p>
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</div>
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<img src="images/qfk.png" class="research-image" alt="Quantum Memory Manager">
<div class="research-text">
<a href="files/Qubits_for_the_Kids.pdf" download>
<span class="papertitle">Realizing a sustainable quantum internet for the smallest/future
researchers</span>
</a>
<br />
Ed Kuijpers, Swantje Kastrup, Jasper van de Kraats, Robert de Keijzer, Zhichao Guo, <strong>Maria
Gragera Garces</strong>, and VesnaManojlovic
<br />
<em>Results of the Quantum Internet Hackathon</em>, 2022
<p>Study on the social and ecological sustainability of quantum computing.</p>
</div>
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<p>Here are some of the blog posts I've written over the years on various topics:</p>
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<a href="https://grageragarces.github.io/dqc_articles/"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Distributed Quantum Computing: An Insider Perspective</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Series of Articles</em>, 2025-Ongoing
<p>
A blog unpacking the challenges and opportunities of distributing quantum computations across multiple devices.
Focusing on technical insights, I discuss my reasoning and work in this field, as well as future directions.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/metadesign.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/meta-design-language-models-generate-novel-quantum-experiments/"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Meta-design: language models generate novel quantum experiments</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Physics World</em>, 2026
<p>Overview of a study in which a transformer-based language model was trained to generate experimental blueprints for families of quantum states, uncovering construction rules (including two previously unknown) for entangled states relevant to quantum computing and communication.</p> </div>
</div>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-learned-from-uk-quantum-hubs-national-showcase-gragera-garc%C3%A9s-e7h0e"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">What I Learned about the UK Quantum Hubs at the National Quantum Showcase</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>LinkedIn article</em>, 2025
<p>Reflection on the UK Quantum Hubs programs presented during the 2025 National Quantum Showcase, and their role in advancing applied quantum technologies through collaboration.</p> </div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/chatgptimagine2.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-sketched-me-from-our-chats-now-i-know-what-writing-gragera-garc%25C3%25A9s-wclve/?trackingId=qXtP7z14QX6PYWujM1MEhA%3D%3D"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">AI Sketched Me from our chats: Now I know what Gendered Writing is</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>LinkedIn article</em>, 2025
<p>Article reflecting on how AI's interpretation of personal writing unveils assumptions about gender, identity, and authorship.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/quail.webp" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://medium.com/quail-technologies/navigating-the-quantum-risk-landscape-71a313f80075"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Navigating the Quantum Risk Landscape</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>QuAIL Technologies</em>, 2024
<p>Reflections on how Post-Quantum Cryptography is Shaping the Future of Financial Security.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/storytelling.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a
href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/study-effects-storytelling-science-education-mar%25C3%25ADa-gragera-garc%25C3%25A9s-pbjgc/?trackingId=ieQ02CAiQJOzGNaFx51RCw%3D%3D">
<span class="papertitle">A Study on the Effects of Storytelling in Science Education</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>LinkedIn article</em>, 2024
<p>Article exploring the role of storytelling in modern science education, examining its impact in classrooms and its decline in contemporary learning environments.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/bizantinebetrayals.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a
href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/byzantine-betrayals-quantum-generals-mar%25C3%25ADa-gragera-garc%25C3%25A9s-62oje/?trackingId=ieQ02CAiQJOzGNaFx51RCw%3D%3D">
<span class="papertitle">Byzantine betrayals and quantum generals</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>LinkedIn article</em>, 2024
<p>Short article delving into the Byzantine Generals Problem from a narrative perspective, highlighting its complexities through storytelling.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/sp.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a
href="https://www.thequantumfoundry.com/p/a-blueprint-for-a-scalable-photonic?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email">
<span class="papertitle">A Blueprint for a Scalable Photonic Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Schrödinger's Papers</em>, The Quantum Foundry, 2022
<p>
Overview of the academic paper "A Blueprint for a Scalable Photonic Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer".</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/bloch.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://fullstackquantumcomputation.tech/blog/qubits-vs-bits/" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Qubits vs Bits</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Full-Stack Quantum Computation</em>, 2022
<p>
Basic tutorial explaining the fundamental differences between quantum and classical data storage
units, and how they affect computer performance. This notebook has been designed for non-technical
readers, who want to understand how qubits differ from bits and how do these differences make quantum
computers different from classical computers.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div id="podcasts" class="content-section">
<p>I sometimes get invited to talk about my research and experience in the quantum field.</p>
<p>Check out some of my monologues:</p>
<div class="blogs-container" style="background-color: #e6f0ff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 8px;">
<img src="images/ytube.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MariaGrageraGarces" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Youtube channel</span>
</a>
<br />
<p>
In an effort to be transparent and disseminate my work, I have established an active Youtube channel,
where over the years, I will upload
my practice talks for conferences, workshops and other events.
These will be uploaded shortly after the event, and will comprise a portfolio of technical presentations of my research work.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/mujinsci.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3ZqC2x3YRg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Women in Science and Quantum Technologies</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Qubithub </em>, 2026
<p>
As a part of Qubithub's series of women's work in quantum tech, I sit down with Diana Jimenez to discuss my journey in the field.
Discussion in spanish.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/careerpodcast.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lIKt8Eukw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">This episode can change your Quantum Career</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Dr. K.Rajesh's Youtube channel </em>, 2026
<p>
A discussion on how to become an expert in quantum tech.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/fiuba.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70b4m0jYS3E" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Distributed Quantum computing, an overview</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Qiskit Fall Fest FIUBA </em>, 2025
<p>
DQC in 30 minutes, a quick in depth overview (in spanish).
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/dqchdhtalk2.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOLws1EGZ5s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Computación cuántica distribuida - la frontera cuántica del futuro</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>QubitHub x IBM Qiskit Fall Fests</em>, 2025
<p>
Una introducción a los aspectos teóricos de la computación cuántica distribuida, destacando sus fundamentos, retos y oportunidades para el futuro de la computación cuántica.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/beyondq.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yIBZux2pSdH9N7Vh2zSNN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Navigating the Quantum Wonderland: A PhD Journey with María</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Beyond the bit: Quantum Pathways</em>, 2025
<p>
In this conversation, we spoke about my path into quantum technologies, from studying physics to industry placements, and now a PhD in Quantum Informatics.
I shared experiences from Cisco and IBM, and reflected on community building through outreach, education, and bqb Quantum Youth.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container" style="background-color: #e6f0ff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 8px;">
<img src="images/seriesbqbin.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGB0cvPa3kw&list=PLTD6YXa5TGhLbhKew_BjPN-_eg_K-_ZEI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Series on the Quantum industry</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>bqb Quantum Youth</em>, 2024
<p>
A student-led series of short educational videos introducing the quantum industry to high school and undergraduate students.
Covers topics including
what quantum computers are,
why learn should you learn quantum technologies,
potential world-changing applications,
current state of the industry,
quantum open source,
how to contribute to open source projects,
and quantum computers vs annealers.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/got.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ale3keo0I4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Quantum Internet, Informatics, Quantum Software, Distributed Computing</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Genesis of Tomorrow</em>, 2024
<p> I was an invited speaker on Episode 23 of Genesis of Tomorrow, where we discussed Distributed Quantum
Computing, its underlying models, and emerging frameworks.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/tqd.webp" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quantum-divide/id1690994795" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Quantum Undergrad</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>The Quantum Divide</em>, 2024
<p>I was an invited speaker on Episode 6 of The Quantum Divide, where we discussed quantum open source,
what it's like being on the trajectory towards a possible career in quantum, simulation, and
networking.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/ieee.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0ozLXmH_Vc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Career Opportunities for Students in Quantum Communication and Quantum
Information</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu</em>, 2024
<p>HKN TechX 2024 Panel discussion on pathways to careers in quantum science and technology for
students.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/QFFE.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UsHueIrdmI&list=PL1LWzuK9tQASlz4ND7qqvsmsLFGXFMUS_&index=7"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle"> Las telecomunicaciones cuánticas y el futuro del internet cuantico </span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Qiskit Fall Fest en Español</em>, 2023
<p>As part of Qiskit Fall Fest en Español 2023 I gave a talk on quantum communications and the future of
the quantum internet (spanish).</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/ginq.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYh4bbibg1c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Redes cuánticas e internet cuántico</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Girls in Quantum</em>, 2022
<p>Talk on quantum networks and the quantum internet during Girls in Quantum 2022 conference (spanish).
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/beitlab.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0ozLXmH_Vc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Computación cuántica para dummies!</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Beitlab</em>, 2022
<p>I was an invited speaker on Episode 2 of Beitlab, where we discussed quantum computing and the quantum
industry (spanish).</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div id="open-source" class="content-section">
<p>A collection of projects and repositories I have built over the years:</p>
<div class="blogs-container" style="background-color: #e6f0ff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 8px;">
<img src="images/hdhlogo.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://grageragarces.github.io/HDH/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">The HDH library</span>
</a>
<br />
2025 - Ongoing
<p> Public python library designed for the construction and implementation of HDHs,
an IR for compilation of model agnostic distributed quantum workloads. </p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/paperfigdqem.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://github.com/grageragarces/ZNE-DQC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">ZNE-DQC</span>
</a>
<br />
2026
<p>
Public code and data repository accompanying IEEE INFOCOM 2026 (QUNAP) paper "Distributed Quantum Error Mitigation: Global and Local ZNE Encodings",
investigating the scalability of zero-noise extrapolation under distributed quantum execution.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/qtp.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://github.com/grageragarces/Quantum-tech-papers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Quantum tech papers</span>
</a>
<br />
2022-2025
<p> This project contains a list of the papers and publications I read throughout my first years in my
journey through quantum technologies. The objective is not to curate a list of the most recommended
publications for beginners, but rather to build a journal-like record depicting my personal journey
through quantum research papers.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/diss.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://github.com/grageragarces/Modelling-of-photon-pair-generation" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">
Modelling of photon pair generation in dual-rail lithium niobate photonic nano-wire setup</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Uni. of Bath</em>, 2024
<p> This study addresses a crucial challenge in photonics quantum technologies by engineering novel
setups to generate single photon sources with specific and easily implementable wavelengths. This code
is part of my undegraduate dissertation conducted at the University of Bath under the supervision of
Dr. Peter Mosley and Dr. Andrey Gorbach.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/qiskit.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://github.com/qiskit-community/ibm-quantum-challenge-2024/blob/main/solutions/lab_1/lab-1-solution.ipynb"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">
IBM Quantum Challenge 2024 Lab 1</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>IBM</em>, 2024
<p> As an IBMer, I co-created the first lab of the 2024 IBM Quantum Challenge. The lab is designed to
introduce advanced Qiskit users to some of the new capabilities and functions of Qiskit 1.0 -latest
version released at the time.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/qs.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://github.com/grageragarces/QuantumClifford.jl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Implementation of a quantum error correction code library for Julia's
Clifford gate simulator</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Google Summer of Code</em>, 2022
<p> Comprehensive library of frequently used quantum error correcting codes for Julia's simulator of
Quantum Clifford Circuits completed during the Summer of Code 2022 Fellowship.
Project supervised by Dr. Stefan Krastanov.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/ntt.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://github.com/grageragarces/Network-model-comparison" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Comparing Multiple Networks: A Statistical Viewpoint</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>University of Bath's Mathematics Dep</em>, 2022
<p> Research project led by Dr. Sandipan Roy, focused on an analysis of quantum networks against
classical networks in different mathematical graph settings from a statistical point of view. </p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/bsm.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://github.com/grageragarces/Experimental-setup-for-Bell-state-analysis-showing-confirmation-of-a-state"
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Experimental setup for Bell state analysis showing confirmation of a |Ψ−>
state simulation</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Google Summer of Code</em>, 2022
<p>Simulation designed in SeQUeNCe (Simulator of QUantum Network Communication) of an experimental set
up based on <a href="https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10381130" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">The Virtual Quantum Optics
Laboratory</a> Figure 30, depicting a Hong Ou Mandel Effect experimental setup. I took on
this project as means to become more familiar SeQUenCe as a tool, through collaboration with the NAU
(Northern Arizona University) and the American CQN (Center of Quantum Networks) team.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div id="news" class="content-section">
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/qctip.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://qctipconf.github.io" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">QCTIP 2026</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>2026</em>
<p>
I presented my poster "Global vs Local Encodings for Distributed Quantum Computing" at QCTIP 2026 (Quantum Computing Theory in Practice),
the leading UK conference bridging theoretical foundations and practical advances in quantum computing,
bringing together researchers from academia and industry to discuss the latest developments in the field.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/physicsworld.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Physics World" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://physicsworld.com/author/maria-gragera-garces/" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Physics World Student Contributor</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Physics World Magazine</em>, 2026
<p>
I’ve been accepted as a student contributor for Physics World!
Excited to share my insights and experiences in quantum computing with a broader audience through this prestigious platform.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/DIP1ER.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://indico.global/event/15322/" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">1st Ibero-american Quantum Computing Congress</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Ciudad de México, México</em>, October 2025
<p>
I had the pleasure of being an invited speaker at the 1st Ibero-American Quantum Computing Congress (1er Congreso Iberoamericano de Computación Cuántica).
My talk, “Distributed Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier,” was well received by a Spanish-speaking audience of researchers, industry professionals, and students from across Latin America.
It was a pleasure to contribute to the growth of the quantum community in the region and share my insights on this exciting field.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/coimbra.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-gragera-garces_after-an-incredible-year-at-the-university-activity-7374729015947051008-Xzeo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI2Tm4Bc-hW5C5PAWXqDt4A4Y_5D-XkkRU" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">SIGCOMM 2025</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Coimbra, Portugal</em>, September 2025
<p>
I presented my published poster "Hybrid Dependency Hypergraphs: A unifying framework for Distributed Quantum Computing"
at SIGCOMM 2025, the flagship ACM conference in computer communications and networking,
known worldwide for its rigorous selection and high impact.
There I showcased my research to leading experts and engaged in meaningful discussions at the frontier of the field.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/helsinki.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-gragera-garces_its-been-a-pleasure-attending-the-7th-international-activity-7370462652239597568-iS0q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI2Tm4Bc-hW5C5PAWXqDt4A4Y_5D-XkkRU" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">IWQC 2025</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Helsinki, Finland</em>, September 2025
<p>
I attended the 7th International Workshop on Quantum Communication (IWQC 2025),
where I presented a poster on compiler-level distribution for quantum computing.
The event gathered experts in quantum networks and communication,
fostering discussions on how distributed architectures shape the future of quantum computation.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/quantinuum.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-gragera-garces_after-an-incredible-year-at-the-university-activity-7374729015947051008-Xzeo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI2Tm4Bc-hW5C5PAWXqDt4A4Y_5D-XkkRU" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Quantinuum internship</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Cambridge Quantinuum offices</em>, August 2025
<p>
Starting in September 2025, I will join the Cambridge Quantinuum compiler team for a three-month stay,
during which I will work on the optimization of quantum workloads.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/sandbox.jpeg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.sandboxaq.com/company/scholarships" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">SandboxAQ Research Excellence Scholar</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>SandboxAQ</em>, August 2025
<p>
Honored to have been selected for the inaugural cohort of SandboxAQ Scholars
and awarded the $10,000 Research Excellence Award,
recognizing my academic impact and bold vision for the future of AQ (AI + Quantum).
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/unitgrant.jpeg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/unitary-foundation_%F0%9D%97%94%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%BC%F0%9D%98%82%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%B0%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%BA%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%98%81-new-grant-awarded-activity-7358134810990501888-WosG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI2Tm4Bc-hW5C5PAWXqDt4A4Y_5D-XkkRU" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Unitary Fund microgrant grantee!</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Unitary Foundation</em>, August 2025
<p>
I received a $4,000 microgrant from the Unitary Foundation to support the development of my HDH library.
These highly competitive awards are recognized within the quantum open-source community,
and this support highlights the library’s value as an important tool for the quantum software ecosystem.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/qvol.jpeg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/girls-in-quantum_qvolution2025-girlsinquantum-internationalyearofquantum-activity-7344424025932095490-EL-o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI2Tm4Bc-hW5C5PAWXqDt4A4Y_5D-XkkRU" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle"> Q-volution </span>
</a>
<br />
<em>Girls in Quantum</em>, July 2025
<p>
I presented a 1 hour workshop on quantum software at Girls in Quantum Q-volution event,
where I introduced attendees to the fundamentals of quantum computing and programming using Qiskit.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/hack.jpg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-gragera-garces_had-fun-supporting-the-national-quantum-computing-activity-7354454140426588160-eoQA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI2Tm4Bc-hW5C5PAWXqDt4A4Y_5D-XkkRU" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle"> NQCC Hack 2025 </span>
</a>
<br />
<em>University of Edinburgh</em>, July 2025
<p>
Volunteered at the NQCC Hackathon, supporting participants in their quantum computing projects and fostering collaboration within the community.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/werqshop.jpeg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://werq.shop/" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">WERQSHOP</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>New York University</em>, July 2025
<p>
I had the pleasure to present my work and thoughts on error mitigation and noise in the context of distributed quantum computing at New York University, thanks to the Unitary Foundation, during the first iteration of WERQSHOP: a workshop bringing together error resilience experts from around the world in both industry and academia.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/fringe.jpeg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.quantumsoftwarelab.com/quantum-fringe-scotland" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle">Quantum Fringe</span>
</a>
<br />
<em>University of Edinburgh</em>, July 2025
<p>
As part of the Quantum Software Lab, I co-organized and attended many of the events in the first edition of Quantum Fringe, a week-long festival celebrating quantum technologies.
I also presented the lab's efforts during the QSL anniversary.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/arc.png" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-gragera-garces_leaving-the-quantum-technologies-alliance-activity-7348805220254064642-ZBld?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI2Tm4Bc-hW5C5PAWXqDt4A4Y_5D-XkkRU" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle"> Quantum ARC Summer School </span>
</a>
<br />
<em>St Andrews University</em>, July 2025
<p>
I received a full grant to participate in Scotland's Quantum ARC Summer School,
where alongside 60 other students from across the UK, I had the chance to gain a curated, in-depth view of the cutting-edge quantum research happening across Scotland.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="blogs-container">
<img src="images/fqc.jpeg" class="blogs-image" alt="Blog Image" />
<div class="blogs-text">
<a href="https://qt.eu/events/foundations-of-quantum-computing-fqc-2025" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<span class="papertitle"> FQC2025 </span>
</a>
<br />
<em>University of Edinburgh</em>, July 2025
<p>
Attended FQC25, the 8th International Conference on Foundations of Quantum Computation.
A meeting point for researchers and practitioners working on foundational questions in quantum physics and computation.
I had the privilege to present my work on distributed quantum computing during a fast lightning talk.
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<em>UK & Ireland</em>, June-August 2025
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I was a highlighted scientist in the Institute of Physics' Mimi's Tiny Adventure,
a free programme encouraging scientific interest for children through events and
online resources across the UK and Ireland during the summer of 2025.
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<em>Online</em>, June 2025
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Was invited to the CuriosityWired™ live podcast, organised by the student community STEMONEF, to discuss my work and trends in quantum tech.
The session was attended by over 200 students, and received much positive feedback.
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<em>Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos</em>, May 2025