Binho Le
Prominent Research Fellow · TI-FRIS Fellow
I lead Quantar Lab at Tohoku University, focusing on quantum algorithms, quantum metrology, quantum sensing, and quantum energy technologies. My work bridges foundational theory and practical protocols under realistic constraints such as noise, finite measurements, and limited control.
Email: binho@fris.tohoku.ac.jp
Research Vision
My research vision is to establish a unified framework that connects quantum estimation theory, control, and algorithms with realistic quantum hardware constraints. I aim to develop protocols that remain effective under noise, finite data, and limited control.
- Quantum metrology & sensing: Identify when and how quantum resources (entanglement, squeezing, nonlinearity) genuinely improve multiparameter precision.
- Quantum algorithms & control: Design feedback-based and variational methods with stable optimization behavior and predictable performance.
- Quantum energy technologies: Explore collective quantum effects to optimize charging speed, power, and robustness in quantum batteries.
- Theory to platforms: Translate concepts such as QFI/QFIM and optimal control into protocols compatible with near-term devices.
The long-term goal is to deliver practical quantum advantages in sensing, computation, and energy applications by integrating theory, numerical optimization, and experimental constraints.
Appointments & Positions
- Assistant Professor (PI), Tohoku University, Japan (Apr. 2022 – Present)
- Prominent Research Fellow, Tohoku University (Jun. 2022 – Present)
- TI-FRIS Fellow, Tohoku University (Jun. 2025 – Present)
- Associate Editor, SoftwareX (Elsevier) (Jun. 2024 – Present)
- Visiting Scholar, OIST, Japan (Apr. 2025 – May 2025)
Education
- Ph.D. in Quantum Physics, Osaka University, Japan (Apr. 2015 – Mar. 2018)
- M.Sc. in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics, University of Science HCMC, Vietnam (Oct. 2012 – Jun. 2014)
- B.Ed. in Physics Education, University of Education HCMC, Vietnam (Oct. 2007 – Jun. 2011)
Experience
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, Tohoku University, Japan (Apr. 2020 – Mar. 2022)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Kindai University, Japan (Apr. 2018 – Mar. 2020)
- Student Research Assistant, Osaka University, Japan (Oct. 2014 – Mar. 2015)
Projects
- OIST SHINKA – Quantum battery optimization (Aug. 2023 – Mar. 2024)
- KAKENHI – Quantum compilation for Hamiltonian tomography (Apr. 2023 – Mar. 2026)
- KAKENHI – Nonlocal quantum metrology (Apr. 2020 – Mar. 2022)
- KAKENHI – Systematic error in quantum state measurements (Apr. 2019 – Mar. 2020)
- NAFOSTED – Silicene transport (Apr. 2019 – Mar. 2020)
- NAFOSTED – Spin nanoparticle phase transitions (2011 – Mar. 2013)
Invited Lectures
- Variational quantum algorithms – Phenikaa University (2024)
- Quantum ML – Shinshu University (2023)
- Quantum Computing Summer School, Vietnam (2022, 2021)
- JSPS Science Dialogue – Yokote HS, Japan (2021)
- JSPS Science Dialogue – Kamaishi HS, Japan (2020)
Scholarships & Awards
- Prominent Research Fellow, Tohoku University (2022–)
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020–2022)
- MEXT Ph.D. Scholarship (2015–2018)
- MEXT Research Student Scholarship (2014–2015)