Introduction to Quantum Computing in Fluid Dynamics (STO-AVT-377)

Date: 06-10 July 2026

Location: online / on-site: Waterloosesteenweg, 72, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium - near Brussels

About the lecture series

This lecture series is organized by the von Karman institute for Fluid Dynamics with the financial support of the NATO Science & Technology Organization.

The series aims to:

• Introduce participants to the emerging field of quantum computing in fluid dynamics.
  
  
• Explore state-of-the-art computational methods and software libraries for applying quantum computing to fluid dynamics simulations and multi-disciplinary optimization.
  
  
• Provide a platform for networking and forming international partnerships in this exciting  field.
  
  

This lecture series is suitable for individuals with a background in fluid dynamics and an interest in learning about the potential of quantum computing in this field.

The program features lectures by leading experts from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, covering topics such as:

• Quantum algorithms for PDE’s and Navier-Stokes equations
  
  
• Approaches to nonlinearity
  
  
• Tackling encoding challenges for applications
  
  
• Quantum lattice-based methods
  
  
• Quantum-assisted optimization
  
  
• Quantum Machine Learning
  
  
• Potential use of neutral atoms and photonic quantum computing

Programme

Monday, 6 July 2026: General Introduction to Quantum Computing 

08:30 - 09:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:00 - 10:15 Welcome and course introduction
Prof. Frank Eulitz, Dr. Wim Munters, VKI, Belgium

10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break

10:30 - 11:00 Introduction to Quantum Computing – The Basics
Prof. Matthias Moller, Calin Georgescu, and Monica Lacatus, TU Delft, The Netherlands

11:30 - 12:30 Industry Impulse 1

12:30 -14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 15:15 Approaches to Quantum Computational Fluid Dynamics
Prof. Dieter Jaksch, University of Hamburg, Germany

15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break

15:45 - 17:00 Tensor Networks for Quantum Computational Fluid Dynamics
Prof. Dieter Jaksch, University of Hamburg, Germany

17:00 - 18:00 Reception

Tuesday, 7 July 2026: Quantum CFD and LBM

09:00 - 10:15 Quantum CFD Approaches
Dr. Rene Steijl, University of Glasgow, UK

10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break

10:30 - 11:30 Introduction to Lattice-Based Modelling (LBM)
Dr. Rene Steijl, University of Glasgow, UK

11:30 -12:30 Participant pitching session 

12:30 Lunch

14:00 - 15:15 Quantum Transport Method
Prof. Matthias Moller, Calin Georgescu, and Monica Lacatus, TU Delft, The Netherlands

15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break

15:45 - 17:00 Collision in Quantum LBM 
Prof. Matthias Moller, Calin Georgescu, and Monica Lacatus, TU Delft, The Netherlands

17:00 - 18:00 VKI Lab tour: from hypersonic to low-speed rigs, from plasma to cryogenic conditions 
Prof. Frank Eulitz, Dr. Wim Munters, VKI, Belgium

Wednesday, 8 July 2026: LBM and PDEs

09:00 - 10:15 Quantum Search in LGA and LBM 
Prof. Matthias Moller, Calin Georgescu, and Monica Lacatus, TU Delft, The Netherlands

10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break

10:30 - 11:45 The Carleman approach to quantum simulation of fluids
Prof. Sauro Succi, Italian Institute of Technology, Italy  

11:45 - 12:45 Industry Impulse 2

12:45 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 15:15 Quantum Linear System Algorithms and Linearization Methods
Dr. S. S. Bharadwaj, New York University, USA

15:15 -15:45 Coffee break

15:45 - 17:00 Stability and Convergence of Quantum Fourier–Carleman and Kolmogorov Linearization Schemes
Dr. Mikel Sanz, University of the Basque Country, Spain

Thursday, 9 July 2026: Reservoir Computing and Variational Algorithms 

09:00 - 10:15 Recent Developments for the Solution of PDE’s on Quantum Computers  
Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko, University of Sheffield, UK

10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break

10:30 - 11:30 Panel: Future Direction of Quantum Computing in Fluid Dynamics  
Lecturer Board

11:30 -12:30 Industry Impulse 3

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 15:15 Quantum Generative Models and Quantum Reservoir Computing 
Prof. Joerg Schumacher, TU Ilmenau, Germany

15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break

15:45 - 17:00 Quantum Reservoir Computing: Implementations and Applications
Prof. Joerg Schumacher, TU Ilmenau, Germany

Friday, 10 July 2026: Quantum Machine Learning & PDE’s

09:00 - 10:15 Quantum Machine Learning: Model building for Fluid Dynamics
Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko, University of Sheffield, UK

10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break

10:30 - 11:30 Quantum Machine Learning: Solving PDE’s
Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko, University of Sheffield, UK

11:30 - 12:30 Industry Impulse 4

12:30 - 14:00 Closure Lunch

Registration

The lecture series will be held in a hybrid format, offering both online and on-site participation.

Parking and Security Information: Parking places are available on the premises, just before the security fence. To enter, please ring the bell at the fence.

• Deadline for on-site registration: 22 June 2026
• Deadline for online registration: 2 July 2026

How to enroll

This lecture series VKI-STO-AVT-377 is funded by the NATO Science and Technology Organisation. The registration is free, but required. We request only a nominal contribution to cover catering expenses (200€).
    
Only the citizens of NATO countries, Australia, Japan and India are eligible to participate in these lecture series.

The participants will have to present their ID card (for EU citizens) or passport (for other citizens) the first day of the lecture series.