Spring convocation marks start of new journey for IQC graduates
This week, 15 graduates from the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) received their University of ݮƵ degrees from the Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. As graduate students, they conducted groundbreaking research in quantum information and technology alongside leading experts in the field.

"We are proud to congratulate the most recent cohort of IQC graduates. Your contributions to advancing quantum science and technology are truly commendable, and we will continue to cheer you on, as you begin this exciting new chapter.”
- Siobhan Stables, managing director, IQC
Congratulations to IQC’s spring 2025 graduates
- Alexandra Maierean (Kirillova), Applied Mathematics (Quantum Information), Masters
- Tales Rick Perche, Applied Mathematics (Quantum Information), PhD
- Samuel Winnick, Combinatorics and Optimization (Quantum Information), PhD
- Tony (Anthony) Lau, Computer Science (Quantum Information), Masters
- Rabiul Islam, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Nano), PhD
- Ze Yuan (Michael) Li, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Quantum Information), Masters
- Camille Lacroix, Chemistry (Quantum Information), Masters
- Muhammad Shaeer Moeed, Chemistry (Quantum Information), Masters
- Fiona Thompson, Chemistry (Quantum Information), Masters
- Nikhil Kotibhaskar, Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information), PhD
- Bharat Kuchhal Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information), PhD
- Andrija Paurevic, Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information), Masters
- Evan Peters, Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information), PhD
- Sepehr Rashidi, Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Technology), Masters
- Annie Ray, Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information), PhD
Dr. Shayan Majiidy, who graduated last year, was awarded the W.B. Pearson medal for his research under IQC faculty Dr. Raymond Laflamme, professor, Physics and Astronomy.