Hello! I’m Yousra, a quantum computing aspiring researcher with a deep passion for quantum optimization and machine learning. My journey so far has been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of quantum technologies while inspiring and empowering others to join the quantum revolution. Here’s a glimpse of my path:

• 2024- present Quantum Optimization Research intern at the National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon, INSA Lyon
• 2024 Double Degree in Computer Science Engineering and Master’s from École Nationale Supérieure d'Informatique (ESI Algiers)
• 2023/2024 Quantum Machine Learning Research intern at QWorld.
• 2023 - 2024 Quantum Optimization Research intern at the University of Technology Troyes, France.
• 2024 Recipient of the Quantum Rising Star Award for Women in Quantum.
• 2024 Recipient of the Arab Young Pionneers Award in Quantum.
• 2024 – Present Founder of Quantum Africa, the continent's largest network for quantum researchers.
• 2022 Winner of the NYUAD Hackathon Audience Award
• 2019–2024 Numerous hackathon victories and awards, including AI Hack and MIT Quantum Hackathon.

Feel free to connect, collaborate, or explore my projects!

My research centers on quantum optimization, and machine learning, and their applications in solving NP-Hard problems across industries like logistics, healthcare, and sustainability.

• Automated QUBO Frameworks: Benchmarking AutoQUBO and Munich Quantum Toolkit Auto Optimizer on quantum solvers like D-Wave and InfinityQ.
• Quantum NLP for Arabic: Enhancing Arabic language processing using Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP).
• Quantum Machine Learning: Developing hybrid quantum-classical models for drug-target interaction prediction.

• Flow Shop Optimization: Published first-author research at GECCO 2024 (Class A Conference) using quantum annealing for scheduling.
• SoilMend (COP28): Developed an AI-Quantum IoT solution for post-crisis soil health restoration.
• Distributed Kernel Learning: Award-winning project on scalable machine learning with quantum tools.

Follow my research on Research Gate!

Top Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, C#.

• Quantum Computing: Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq.
• Optimization: AutoQUBO, Munich Quantum Toolkit, D-Wave Leap, InfinityQ.

Open Source Contributions:

• Quantum Africa Workshops: Democratizing quantum education in underrepresented regions.
• Qiskit Fall Fest Organiser: Contributions to open-source quantum programming libraries.
• Quantum Universal Education: Developing accessible learning materials for quantum computing.

• Quantum Rising Star Award 2024 for Women in Quantum
• Arab Young Pioneers Award in Quantum Computing 2024
• Google Scholarship for Excellence in Research 2024
• Audience Award - NYUAD Hackathon 2022
• Top 10 - Qbraid Hackathon (Microsoft Challenge)
• Winner - AI Hack 2022

As the founder of Quantum Africa, I am committed to democratizing quantum technologies and fostering innovation across the continent. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaborations, I aim to build a vibrant community of quantum enthusiasts and researchers, empowering Africa’s contribution to the global quantum revolution.

Feel free to connect, collaborate, or explore my projects!
✨ Quantum Africa Website

• 🔭 I’m currently working on DS, AI and Quantum projects

• I’m looking to collaborate on Quantum Machine Learning projects

• 📝 I regularly write articles on https://medium.com/@jy_farhani