Bruno A. Veloso

Quantum Computing Researcher

Theoretical physicist specializing in quantum computation with superconducting qubits. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Quantum Computation at UFSCar, focusing on advanced quantum circuit design and machine learning applications.

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Education

2022 - Present

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics

Federal University of São Carlos

Focusing on quantum computation with superconducting qubits. Researching Hamiltonian engineering techniques and neural network applications for quantum control.

Funding: CNPq Grant 140001/2023-9

2020 - 2022

M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics

Federal University of São Carlos

Dissertation: Quantum transistor using superconducting qubits

Advisor: Celso Jorge Villas-Bôas

Funding: CAPES Grant 88887.512104/2020-00

2015 - 2019

Bachelor in Physics

Federal University of São Carlos

Final Project: Optical bistability in two level atoms in optical cavities

Research Experience

2022 - Present

Doctoral Research Fellow

Physics Graduate Program, UFSCar

  • Application of Hamiltonian engineering for superconducting quantum circuits
  • Neural networks and machine learning for quantum pulse optimization
  • QuTiP library implementation for quantum device simulation
2020 - 2022

Master's Research Fellow

Physics Graduate Program, UFSCar

  • Quantum transistor development using superconducting qubits
  • Effective dynamics calculations for system optimization
  • qRAM implementation studies with superconducting qubits
2019

Scientific Initiation

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

Neural networks as surrogate models for partial differential equations

Funding: FAPESP Grant 19/04018-8

Skills & Expertise

Programming Languages

Python 90%
MATLAB 64%
Mathematica 44%

Technical Skills

LaTeX 88%
Machine Learning 50%

Languages

Portuguese 100%
English 80%
French 60%
Spanish 40%

Publications

Physical Review Applied

Native Conditional iSWAP Operation with Superconducting Artificial Atoms

Authors: Chang-Kang Hu, Jiahao Yuan, Bruno A. Veloso, Jiawei Qiu, Yuxuan Zhou, Libo Zhang, Ji Chu, Orkesh Nurbolat, Ling Hu, Jian Li, Yuan Xu, Youpeng Zhong, Song Liu, Fei Yan, Dian Tan, R. Bachelard, Alan C. Santos, C. J. Villas-Boas, Dapeng Yu

Citation: PRApplied 20, 034072 (2023)

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In Writing Process

Scalable superconducting circuit for universal continuous-variable quantum computation

Authors: Bruno A. Veloso, Ciro M. Diniz, Luiz O. R. Solak, Antonio S. M. de Castro, Daniel Z. Rossatto, Celso J. Villas-Bôas

M.Sc. Dissertation

Quantum transistor using superconducting qubits

Institution: Federal University of São Carlos

Author: Bruno A. Veloso

Advisor: Celso J. Villas-Bôas

Year: 2022

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Peer Review Activity

Scientific Journal Referee

Journal: Physical Review A (2021 - Present)

Active reviewer contributing to the quantum physics community through peer review of scientific manuscripts.

Talks & Presentations

Introdução à Computação Quântica com Qiskit

Event: IEEE Chapter Minicourse

Date: 10/10/2025 — USP São Carlos 📄 View Work

Building Block for Universal Continuous Variables Computation in Superconducting Devices

Event: SQA Conference – Delft

Date: 2025 — Poster Session in Delft, Netherlands 📄 View Work

This poster presents a scalable superconducting circuit for universal continuous-variable quantum computation, with designs compatible with current hardware and fidelities > 90% between total and effective Hamiltonians.

Introdução à Computação Quântica com Qiskit

Event: SPIE Chapter Minicourse

Date: 2025 — ▶️ Watch on YouTube

Hands-on introduction to quantum circuits using IBM Qiskit, covering basic gates, measurements and algorithmic structure in the Qiskit platform.

Quantum Transistor in Superconducting Circuits

Event: UFV Graduate Symposium

Date: November 2021 — 📄 View Work

Online presentation and poster submission about the quantum transistor using superconducting qubits. The work was awarded as one of the best presented at the event.

Quantum Transistor in Superconducting Circuits

Event: SIFISC Conference

Date: September 2021 — 📄 View Poster

Poster submission and live presentation at the SIFISC conference. The work was selected as one of the three best presented.

Research Interests

Quantum Computation

Implementation of quantum computation using physical systems and development of quantum algorithms.

Quantum Theory Applications

Practical applications of quantum theoretical principles in modern technological contexts.

Machine Learning

Integration of machine learning techniques with quantum computing systems and quantum machine learning.

Awards & Recognition

Best presentation awards at UFV Graduate Symposium (2021) and SIFISC Conference (2021).