Dr. Siyuan Ji obtained his PhD in Theoretical Quantum Physics from the University of Nottingham in 2015. He has been a Reader in Model-Based Systems Engineering at Loughborough University since 2024. With extensive experience in model-based systems architecting, system safety assessment, and systems assurance, his research focuses on advancing MBSE as a foundation for digital transformation in mission-critical industries. He is contributing to the establishment of Quantum Systems Engineering as an emerging multidisciplinary field, accelerating the adoption of revolutionary quantum technologies in critical systems development.

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Profile: Siyuan Ji | School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering | Loughborough University

Professor Henshaw graduated in Applied Physics and his early research developed and used CFD to model laser-plasma interactions. He worked for British Aerospace (later BAE Systems) in computational modelling of aeronautical systems for seventeen years. In 2006, he joined Loughborough as a Professor of Systems Engineering to lead a large multi-disciplinary academic/industry project in Network Enabled Capability.

Strategic Research and Teaching Themes: Cyber-physical Systems of Systems, Systems Thinking, Capability Engineering, Quantum Systems Engineering, Resilient Systems

Profile: Michael Henshaw | School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering | Loughborough University

Dr Alexandre Zagoskin, a Reader in Quantum Physics has a goal of developing quantum engineering into a self-sufficient discipline. His expertise includes quantum many-body theory, mesoscopic superconductivity, quantum information processing in solid state, quantum engineering, and quantum metamaterials. With this expertise, his research focus is in quantum engineering. He holds a visiting position at Université de Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke, Canada); RIKEN (Wako-shi, Japan); and University of Notre Dame (South Bend, USA).

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Co-founder of D-wave System Inc.​

Profile : Alexandre Zagoskin | Physics | Loughborough University

De Mark Greenaway joined Loughborough University in October 2016 as a Vice-Chancellor's research fellow. He is a condensed matter physicist working to develop the theory and understanding of quantum phenomena exhibited by various nano-scale solid-state systems. His research aims to understand the fundamental properties of these systems and use this foundation to build models to design new devices and applications. His current focus on systems is the electronic properties of van der Waals heterostructures and high-frequency electronics. ​

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Profile: Mark Greenaway | Physics | Loughborough University

Juan joined Loughborough University in 2022 as part of the Emergent Photonics Research Centre. His research focuses on the integration of AI and ML techniques for the control of complex nonlinear systems, with a particular emphasis on data-driven control of ultrafast lasers and neuromorphic computing systems based on photonic and quantum technologies.

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Profile: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/experts/juan-sebastian-totero-gongora/

Emergent Photonics Research Centre Website: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/emergent-photonics/

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Dr. Maria Aslam earned her PhD in Explainable Artificial Intelligence from Loughborough University in 2024. She previously obtained a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and an MSc in Big Data Science and Technology from the University of Bradford.

In 2024, she joined the QAssure project as a Research Associate, where she is responsible for engaging with project partners and stakeholders to elicit and analyse user requirements. She applies MBSE for system requirements definition, architecture design, and systems assurance. Her work includes contributing to the development of an assurance case for Quantum Key Distribution. She is also involved in developing an ontology to support the further evolution of the assurance confidence case.

Amal Elsokary joined the group in 2024 as a part of a new doctoral training program, with experience as a research assistant at Alexandria University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, and an MSc in Materials Science from the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research. Academic and research expertise spans engineering, materials science, and quantum systems, with a focus on advanced materials and emerging technologies.

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Supervisors: Professor Michael Henshaw, Dr Siyuan Ji, Professor Marco Peccianti

Hayato obtained a BSc in Computer Science from the University of London. Then he went to Sorbonne University in Paris to study Quantum Information and obtain his MSc.

During his MSc study, he interned at Jij Inc (Tokyo) and ColibriTD (Paris) where he worked on Variational Quantum Algorithms.

He joined the group in 2024 as part of a new doctoral training program. His current research interest is quantum communication systems.

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Supervisors: Dr Siyuan Ji, Professor Michael Henshaw, Professor Marco Peccianti​