ABOUT QCoR

The Quantum Collaborative Research Corps (QCoR) is a research center based at the University of Maryland, College Park, dedicated to advancing quantum information science and technology. Embedded within the Laboratory for Physical Sciences Qubit Collaboratory (LQC), QCoR brings together scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to conduct basic research spanning novel materials, quantum devices, qubit architectures, and small-scale quantum processors.

Through close collaboration with our diverse group of partners, QCoR cultivates impactful basic quantum research while fostering a vibrant environment for innovation and workforce development.

Our Role

QCoR serves as the University of Maryland–based contracting and execution team supporting LQC research programs. By integrating multidisciplinary expertise and agile project execution, QCoR enables coordinated research efforts that bridge fundamental science, engineering, and system-level challenges in quantum technology.

What Makes QCoR Different

• An end-to-end perspective spanning materials, fabrication, devices, and quantum processors

• Close collaboration with a nationwide network of partners

• Deep integration with the University of Maryland research ecosystem

• A strong commitment to workforce development and training

• Agile, interdisciplinary teams that enable rapid iteration and technology transition

Our Community

At QCoR, our strength comes from our people. We bring together a diverse team of researchers and staff across physics, engineering, and materials science, spanning all career stages, from students and interns to post-baccalaureate fellows, early-career researchers, and experienced scientists. This mix of perspectives fosters a collaborative culture that supports mentorship, workforce development, and impactful research.

Leadership

QCoR is led by a team of scientific and technical leaders who guide the organization’s research vision, strategic partnerships, and program execution.

Kasra Sardashti, Ph.D., currently serves as Executive Director of QCoR, leading the organization’s research and operational strategy in close coordination with the LQC. His work focuses on advancing quantum technologies and overseeing multidisciplinary programs spanning quantum materials to small-scale quantum processors.

QCoR’s broader leadership team includes an associate director, assistant directors, technical leads, and program managers who support research execution and workforce development across the organization.