About Us

Welcome to The Quantum Science Gateway Project!

The Quantum Science Gateway Project emerged from an outreach initiative to highlight the crucial role of physics, optics, and photonics as fundamental components within the field of quantum information in Latin America. This endeavor is exemplified by the Latin American Optics & Photonics (LAOP) Workshop series, successfully organized since 2010 and under the guidance of the Optical Society of America (OSA) for Publications and International Affairs. It is worth mentioning that the inaugural workshop in 2010 was a satellite event associated with an IEEE topical conference focused on Novel Waveguiding, Structures, and Phenomena.

The LAOP workshops, designed in topical and educational formats, are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs and attributes of our young communities. The primary aim of these workshops is to attract aspiring researchers and advanced graduate students, offering them a unique opportunity to interact with global leaders in the field of optics and photonics. Moreover, these workshops are dedicated to addressing the structural challenges associated with research, development, innovation, education, and training within our Latin American communities, thereby providing a platform for personal and professional growth.

Hence, through the Quantum Science Gateway initiative, we aim to connect with individuals who share our passion, promote the exchange of ideas, and foster collaborations on various projects. We welcome you to our dynamic community of quantum enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals. In the near future, we envision our platform providing a comprehensive range of resources, tools, and services to cater to individuals at all levels of expertise, from newcomers to seasoned experts.

Welcome to The Quantum Science Gateway Project, your gateway to the quantum world!

Our Team

Next, you can find the roles and expertise of every team member; feel free to contact them if you are interested in their research!
Dr. Braulio Misael Villegas Martínez

Dr. Braulio, a theoretical physicist specializing in Quantum Optics, holds degrees from Universidad Veracruzana and the National Institute for Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics. Interning under Prof. Demetrios Christodoulides at CREOL, he gained expertise in PT-symmetric waveguide arrays. His particular focus lies in implementing quantum algorithms and leveraging quantum optics for practical purposes.

Dr. Sandra Gesing

Dr. Gesing is a Senior Research Scientist and DEI Lead at the Discovery Partners Institute, University of Illinois System, and a Visiting Research Professor at the University of California, San Diego. She is also the Outreach Area Lead on the Center of Excellence for Science Gateways and the Vice-Chair of the Steering Committee of the US Research Software Association.

Dr. José Javier Sánchez Mondragón

Dr. Mondragon is a physicist with a PhD from the University of Rochester. He has published several papers and conference proceedings on topics such as nonlinearities in photonic nanowires and the luminescent properties of composites.

MSc Wilmer Contreras Sepúlveda

Wilmer Contreras-Sepulveda is an Electronics Engineer with experience in data analysis and research on solar resources and photovoltaic systems.

MSc Juan Carlos Sánchez Pérez

PhD research candidate (Applied Physics) in Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. Currently enrolled in the Biophysics and Statistical Mechanics department. By making use of computactional simulations such as molecular dynamics and density theory functionals, I work on studies of particular DNA secondary structures known as “G-Quadruplex”

Dr. J Jesús Escobedo Alatorre

Dr. Escobedo is a professor and acting director of the Center for Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences (CIICAP). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in CUCEI and earned his Master's and Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from INAOE. His research primarily centers on photonics and microcontrollers.

MSc Eddie Nelson Palacios Pérez

MSc Eddie Palacios, leads the Medical Physics Department at North Zone's Radiotherapy Regional Centre in Juarez, Mexico. His 2019 master's research, supervised by Prof. Federico Bregains, centered on Image Guided Radiotherapy, Machine Learning, Dosimetry, and Radiomics at Balseiro Institute, Argentina.

Dr. Julio César García Melgarejo

Dr. García-Melgarejo is a physicist with a doctorate in optics from INAOE. His interests include quantum optics, plasmonics for solar energy and Python programming.

Dr. Nestor Lozano Crisostomo

Dr. Néstor Lozano Crisóstomo is a Full-time Research Professor at FIME, UT de la UAdeC. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physics in 2009 and his Doctorate in Science in 2015 under the supervision of Prof. Govind P. Agrawal (University of Rochester). His research interests include Optical Fibers for Communications, Silicon Photonics and Plasmonics.

Gilberto Sebastián Fahara Ojeda

Gilberto Sebastián Fahara Ojeda, an Applied Physics undergraduate at CIICAp – UAEM, previously assisted Dr. Gennadiy Burlak in computational photonics and solid-state physics research. He participated in UAEM's XXV Summer of Scientific Research, focusing on 'Detection of Heavy Metals in Water Using a Biopolymer' with Dr. Edgar Eduardo Antúnez. Currently, he's researching the Bloch-Torrey equation, focusing on quantum computing.

Brandon Alcántara Almazo

Brandon Alcántara Almazo is an Applied Physics undergraduate at CIICAp – UAEM. He has experience with Python, C++, Java, and MATLAB, focusing on Object-Oriented Programming, numerical simulations, and user-friendly interface development. He is skilled in managing databases using MySQL integrated into Python or Java applications. Currently involved in quantum computing, Brandon aims to expand his expertise in this field for real-world applications.

Dr. Claudia Andrea Vidales Basurto

Dr. Vidales received a B.S. degree in Physics. Her M.Sc. in Earth Sciences with specialization in Seismology and Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, specializing in Physical Optics from CICESE. Her research interests are multidisciplinary projects derived from Complex Systems as Quantum Computing and Information, Seismological topics, Analysis and Data Processing, applications of IA, and so on.

Dr. Pamela Mastranzo

Dr. Pamela Mastranzo was supervised by Dr. José Javier Sánchez Mondragón at INAOE, researched at UCF's Nanoscience Technology Center with Prof. Dr. Debashis Chanda. She holds a B.Sc. in Applied Physics from BUAP and an M.Sc. in Optical Sciences, specializing in Physical Optics from CICESE. Her research focuses on Nonlinear Optics, Plasmonics, and Nanophotonics.

Msc Jeshua Emmanuel Hernández

Jeshua Emmanuel Hernández Pérez is a physicist with an interest in the area of statistical optics and photonics and their applications.

MSc Angel David Torres Palencia

Angel David Torres Palencia is an electronic engineer, master's degree and doctoral candidate in sciences with a specialty in optics at the National Institute of Astronomy, Optics and Electronics. His academic experience has focused on the development of colorimetric biosensors for sensing and software development for hybrid telecommunications.

MSc Alejandro Mata Ali

Alejandro Mata Ali possesses a Master's degree in Nuclear and Particle Physics. He is an Industrial Quantum Developer at the ITCL Technological Center, specialized in Tensor Networks. He is likewise the Head of Department and a Quantum Fellow at QuantumQuipu, a professor of quantum computing in the MIAX Master's program at BME, and an instructor at HACK A BOSS. Furthermore, he is a writer for Toolbar Magazine and a science communicator at When Physics.

Dr. Jacob Licea-Rodriguez

Dr. Licea received his M.Sc and PhD from CICESE and he completed a postdoctoral stay in ICFO (Barcelona, Spain). Currently, he is associated researcher in CIICAp-UAEM. His research interest is focused in the development and implementation of linear and nonlinear microscopy techniques and thermoplasmonics for biomedical applications.

Dr. Omar Palillero-Sandoval

Omar Palillero-Sandoval earned his B.S. from INAOE in 2006, an M.S. in engineering electronics from the University of Guanajuato in 2009, and Ph.D. degree in optics science from INAOE in 2015. He is currently a Professor at CIICAp. His research centers on applied optical imaging systems in spectral imaging, microscopy, optoelectronic systems, and signal processing.

Brian Otieno

Brian Otieno is the Founder, and CEO of Nairobi Quantum Fusion. Experienced in Quantum Machine Learning, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Chemistry, Quantum Econophysics and Quantum Outreach. An IT graduate from the University of Oxford, he is currently advancing his expertise with a Master's in Quantum Technology at the University of Sussex.

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