Modelling and design of photonic quantum systems

Photons can transport information and can therefore be used for a variety of information processing tasks, from sensing and imaging to communication and data processing. Our group focuses on the design and development of novel photonic hardware for quantum and neuromorphic information processing systems.

„Photons can carry information, and hence can be used for a wide range of information processing tasks, from sensing and imaging to computing.”

Prof. Dr. Sina Saravi,
Leiter der Fachgruppe "Modellierung und Entwurf photonischer Quantensysteme" am Heinz Nixdorf Institut der Universität Paderborn aus Paderborn

News from the workgroup

24.03.2026 | Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Modeling and Design of Photonic Quantum Systems

Faces of research | Priyanshu Tiwari

Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work. Priyanshu Tiwari: "I am currently working as a research associate in theoretical quantum optics at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute in Paderborn, under the supervision of Prof. Sina Saravi. I moved to Germany in 2021 to pursue my academic and research ambitions, beginning my journey in Jena. In 2022, I joined Prof. Saravi’s…

18.12.2025 | Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Modeling and Design of Photonic Quantum Systems, System and Circuit Technology / Heinz Nixdorf Institut

Launch of the ProDNN project

We are pleased to announce the start of the ProDNN project, a joint project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), in which Paderborn University is one of the project partners and in which the workgroups "Modelling and Design of Photonic Quantum Systems" of Prof. Saravi and "System and Circuit Technology" of Prof. Scheytt at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute are involved.The aim of the ProDNN project is to…

Research

Our research group focuses on the design and development of novel photonic hardware for quantum-based and neuromorphic information processing systems.

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Teaching

We are intensively involved in teaching and training students and early career researchers by offering a wide range of courses. The aim is to combine sound theoretical foundations with project- and research-orientated teaching.

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