Our Mission
QSO is founded to build an inclusive community where diverse minds converge, collaborate, and thrive in the exploration of quantum sciences, applications, and information. Through engaging activities and a supportive network, we inspire lifelong learning, foster professional growth, and embrace the forefront of quantum advancements.
”Our History
Founded Summer 2023
QSO was founded at Purdue University by enthusiastic undergraduate students who wanted to help others get involved in quantum sciences. What started as a small group has grown into a vibrant community with ties to Purdue's top research institutions and communities around the world.
QSO students celebrate after teaching quantum levitation demo at the 2023 Purdue Quantum Open House.
QSO students participate in an interactive activity about quantum levitation with Professor Alex Ma.
Academic Partners & Sponsors
QSO works closely with Purdue institutes and departments to support research opportunities, lab access, and outreach.
PQSEI
Purdue Quantum Science & Engineering Institute
Physics & Astronomy
Purdue Department Outreach
Department of Chemistry
Quantum Materials Sponsors
Bell & Associates, Inc.
Corporate Sponsor
Quantum Coalition
Non-Profit Collaborative Partner
2026 – 2027 Academic Year
Meet Our Team
Introducing QSO's active leadership team for the current academic year.
President
Ryan Manley
WebsiteRyan is a junior EE student at Purdue and President of the Quantum Student Organization. As an OQI Fellow and researcher in the Nanometa Group at Birck, he explores crystal synthesis, 2D materials, nanophotonics, and device fabrication across the intersection of condensed matter physics and optics. Last summer he brought that curiosity to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working on quantum sensing as part of the Quantum Heterostructures Group. He also serves on the Executive Board of the Quantum Coalition, leading their learning resources project. Outside the lab, he loves to hike and bike, stargaze, play movie and anime soundtracks on the piano, and spend time with friends over board games.
Vice-President
Sanjith Jothi Bala
Sanjith is a sophomore double major in CS and Physics, serving as the Vice-President of the Quantum Student Organization of Purdue. He is passionate about ensuring students interested in Quantum Technology/Computing have an opportunity to explore their interests with hands-on applications through collaborative projects and research connections.
Treasurer
Aritro Chatterjee
Aritro is a sophomore majoring in Applied Physics at Purdue University, serving as the Treasurer of the Quantum Student Organization. He manages the club's finances, budgets, and funding proposals to support events, outreach, and initiatives that build interest in quantum science across campus. Outside of QSO, he conducts research in quantum computing and machine learning under Dr. Arnab Banerjee, focusing on simulations of frustrated lattice models and defects.
Tech Lead
Rishu Sharma
Bio coming soon.
Advertisement and Outreach Lead
Diana Vergun
Bio coming soon.
Quantum Crash Course Lead
Kairyn Arushi Kolluru
Bio coming soon.
Quantum Projects Lead
Rowan Segner
Bio coming soon.
Collaboration & Sponsorship
Industry & Academic Partnerships
QSO of Purdue acts as a bridge between undergraduate talent and the vanguard of quantum research and industry. We welcome collaborations with companies, national labs, research institutes, and educational foundations.
Host Technical Talks
Present your organization's latest quantum hardware or software developments, host info sessions, or run hands-on development workshops.
Recruit Top Talent
Connect directly with physics, electrical engineering, and computer science undergraduates passionate about quantum information science.
Sponsor Projects
Fund student-led hardware builds (like our Qiskit Bloch sphere model), provide cloud compute access, or support outreach programs.
Or email us directly at qso@purdue.edu
Join the Quantum Frontier
QSO is free to join and open to all majors. Access research opportunities, hands-on projects, and local industry connections.