New appointment strengthens Berlin’s AI–Quantum research.
The Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data (BIFOLD) is pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Jens Eisert as a Fellow. Jens Eisert is a leading theoretical physicist at Freie Universität Berlin and director of the Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems. He has been strengthening our research expertise with his work at the intersection of quantum information theory, many-body physics, and quantum optics, since December 1, 2026. He investigates the capabilities and limitations of quantum computers, focusing on practical applications and advancing fundamental knowledge.
He is particularly interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum physics. His recent collaborations with BIFOLD Fellows Jean-Pierre Seifert and Wojciech Samek address topics such as explainable quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical architectures.
“Becoming part of BIFOLD opens up new perspectives,” Eisert said. “I look forward to contributing my research expertise within this vibrant community, particularly regarding synergies between AI-quantum interfaces and quantum technologies of the future.”
Eisert has received multiple prestigious awards, including an ERC Advanced Grant, an ERC Consolidator Grant, the EURYI Award, the predecessor of the ERC Starting Grant, and the Google NISQ Award. In addition to his role at FU Berlin, he is affiliated with the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute and the Helmholtz Center Berlin.
His appointment further advances the integration of quantum technologies into Berlin’s growing AI research ecosystem.
About BIFOLD´s Fellowship Program
Fellowships allow collaborators to formally join BIFOLD in a flexible, needs-based manner. Fellows may submit proposals and receive funding for joint research. Selection is based on research excellence, the impact of the candidate’s work, alignment with BIFOLD’s strategic goals, and the proposed collaboration plan.