Hassam Ghazali

About

I am a PhD candidate in Physics at the University of Utah, where I received my MS in Physics in 2025. My research is experimental: I design and build classical analog electronic circuits that emulate quantum computing and quantum artificial intelligence algorithms, using classical interference and a universal set of quantum gates implemented in hardware.

Alongside the emulator work, I have built laboratory instrumentation for superconducting-device research, including a specialized double-angle e-beam evaporation chamber and a microwave technique for measuring the kinetic inductance of superconducting nanowires. I earned my BS in Physics from the University of Lahore with a Gold Medal for the highest standing in my graduating class, and I was awarded the Swigart Fellowship at Utah.

Research Interests

  • Quantum Computing
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Materials
  • Materials Physics
  • Analog Quantum Emulation
  • Kinetic Inductance
  • Vacuum & Cryogenic Instrumentation

Education

  • 2022 – Present
    PhD in Physics (Candidate)
    The University of Utah, Salt Lake City · Swigart Fellow
  • 2022 – 2025
    MS in Physics
    The University of Utah · GPA 4.0 / 4.0
  • 2017 – 2021
    BS in Physics
    The University of Lahore, Pakistan · GPA 4.0 / 4.0 · Gold Medal
  • 2015 – 2016
    Certificates in Computer Science (C++, OOP)
    Virtual University of Pakistan · GPA 4.0 / 4.0

News

Research

Analog Quantum Computer Emulator (Fall 2024 – ongoing). My research explores two hardware implementations that share a common analog-signal operational framework, in which quantum algorithms are carried out by conventional electronic components working on the principle of classical interference.

Quantum Circuit Emulator (QCE)

A gate-based emulator in which quantum gates are implemented with conventional electronic components that directly manipulate the qubit state.

Quantum AI Emulator (QAIE)

A matrix-based architecture in which analog circuitry performs weighted linear transformations for quantum artificial intelligence, with each qubit acting as an analog neuron.

Superconducting Devices & Instrumentation

Measurement and fabrication tools for superconducting nanowires, including kinetic-inductance measurement and double-angle e-beam deposition.

Publications & Patents

Publications

  1. Classical Analog Circuit Emulation of Quantum Grover Search Algorithm
    S. Feldman, H. Ghazali, and A. Rogachev
    arXiv:2506.06502, June 2025
    arXivPDF
  2. Classical Analog Emulator for Quantum Computing Algorithms
    H. Ghazali, S. Feldman, and A. Rogachev
    Manuscript in preparation

Patents

  1. Circuits and Systems for Single-Frequency Matrix-Based Emulators of Quantum Computer and Quantum AI Algorithms Operating on Principles of Classical Interference and Built from Active Electronic Components
    Provisional patent application filed, November 2025
  2. Educational Hardware Kit for Emulating Quantum Computing Algorithms via Classical Interference and a Universal Quantum Gate Set
    Provisional patent application filed

Projects

Instrumentation · Fall 2023

Specialized E-beam Evaporator Chamber

Full mechanical assembly of a double-angle deposition chamber: designed the sample holder, implemented a liquid-nitrogen-cooled sample stage, built the sample loading, retrieval and manipulation mechanism, and machined custom components.

Experimental · Summer 2023

Kinetic Inductance Measurement Prototype

Devised a microwave measurement technique to determine the kinetic inductance of superconducting nanowires.

BS Thesis · 2020 – 2021

RSA Factorization on a Quantum Processor

Implemented Shor’s algorithm on a quantum processor with Qiskit and Python to solve integer-factorization problems that are classically intractable.

Teaching & Experience

Awards & Honors

Skills

Programming
Python, Qiskit, Mathematica, MATLAB, C++, LaTeX
Software & Tools
Autodesk Inventor, HFSS, LTspice, KiCad, LabVIEW, IGOR Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Electronics
PCB and schematic design, soldering, circuit troubleshooting
Measurement
Optical, electrical and cryogenic measurements
Systems
Vacuum, cryogenic, deposition and optical systems
Fabrication
Mechanical assembly, 3D CAD, 3D printing, lathe, mill, drill press, saw, grinding
Languages
English (fluent); Urdu, Punjabi, Saraiki (native); German, Arabic (beginner)

Contact

I welcome questions about my work, collaboration ideas, and inquiries about research positions. My full CV and references are available on request.

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