Professor Montaser Qassimah from Abu Dhabi University Secures Two Quantum Technology Patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Abu Dhabi University’s efforts to promote innovation and research in various sectors have culminated in a significant achievement as Professor Montaser Qassimah, the electrical engineering professor, has obtained two patents in the field of quantum technology from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the university supported Dr. Montaser throughout the various stages of developing his project, enabling him to secure two patents from the U.S. federal agency, reflecting their commitment to supporting their faculty in obtaining international patents and fostering innovation and research across different industries.
The first patent is for the project “Adjustable-Frequency Quantum Microwave-to-Optical Wave Conversion”, it was ingeniously designed to map photons using low-noise microwave technology, allowing conversion to the visible light range using graphene layers, the second patent is for “Frequency-Tunable Quantum Microwave-to-Optical Conversion Interconnect”, both patents describe the structure of graphene acting as a high-performance quantum converter, capable of receiving precise voltages through microwave signals to generate photons at the quantum level, the interconnected layers of graphene act as a capacitor in the electronic circuit and a periodic medium in the optical circuit.
This breakthrough holds the potential to revolutionize several fields, including quantum computing, microwave technology, and optical communications.
The different applications of the quantum microwave-to-optical wave conversion system include its usage in building highly conductive standard computer devices using optical fibers, additionally, the system facilitates interconnectivity between cooling devices and highly conductive distributed processors in quantum computing architectures, this technology represents a long-awaited leap in unique computational capabilities and the development of quantum technologies, paving the way for more groundbreaking achievements.
Dr. Montaser’s innovation received support and a grant from the “ASPIRE International Research Awards” program, which provided the necessary resources for the success of his research, the grant allowed him to test and design preliminary models for his quantum technology inventions.
In response to this achievement, Dr. Montaser Qassimah, the electrical engineering professor and inventor at Abu Dhabi University, expressed his delight, stating that such an honor and recognition would not have been possible without the continuous and significant support received from the university, he praised the university’s constant efforts to advance cutting-edge scientific research and foster an environment that encourages innovation, opening new horizons in the field of science.
Dr. Qassimah added, “Through quantum technology, we look forward to discovering new applications in areas such as computing power, communication security, and data processing, these patents will undoubtedly pave the way for significant changes in the world of quantum computing and communications.”
Dr. Hamdi Elshebaini, the Dean of the College of Engineering at Abu Dhabi University, also expressed pride in Dr. Montaser Qassimah’s accomplishments, he highlighted that these two patents add to the collection of patents obtained by Dr. Montaser and other faculty members, this reflects Abu Dhabi University’s commitment to establishing a culture of innovation and contributing to influential scientific research and innovation globally.
These patents represent a significant achievement in the field of quantum technology, cementing Abu Dhabi University’s position as a leading academic institution in the regional and global quantum and advanced technology landscape.
