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Basics

Name Diego Polimeni
Label EPFL Qualified Quantum Scientist
Email diego.polimeni.work@gmail.com
Phone +39 3337184644

Work

  • 2025.12 - 2026.03
    Hackathon Mentor and Judge
    Alice & Bob
    Designed hackathon challenges, mentored participants, and judged winning projects at MIT iQuHACK 2026 (Boston) and EPFL QPFL 2026 (Lausanne).
  • 2025.11 - Present
    Researcher
    Rheinmain University of Applied Sciences
    Conducting research on Fault-tolerant compilation and hardware integration in the context of the HORIZON EUROPE SecQDevOps project.
  • 2025.01 - 2025.10
    Student Research Assistant
    Fraunhofer FOKUS
    Developing and maintaining the Qrisp repository, https://qrisp.eu/, adding features and modules. Devising novel compilation strategies for algorithmic primitives.
  • 2024.02 - 2024.08
    Quantum Computing Frameworks and Advocacy Intern
    Alice & Bob
    Worked on bench-marking a broad list of quantum programming languages, in order to choose the best fit to use internally and externally to the company. Exploring the quantum computing stack, with particular attention to transpilation, compilation and simulation.
  • 2023.01 - 2024.12
    Communications and graphic design coordinator
    Center for Quantum Science and Engeneering
    Collaborated in the organization of conferences and events related to Quantum Science, through the creation of visual advertising and mementos.
  • 2022.01 - 2023.12
    Graphic Design Manager
    Forum EPFL
    Took charge of visual projects of various nature, redefining the visual identity of the association in order to organize the largest recruitment fair in Europe.
  • 2022.01 - 2024.12
    Student delegate for the QSE Section
    EPFL
    Covered the position of student representative and took part to teaching commitees, contributing to ameliorate the QSE master program.
  • 2021.12 - 2021.12
    Physics Mentoring Program
    EPFL
    Mentored a group of first year students in Physics.
  • 2021.01 - Present
    Private teacher
    EPFL
    Given private lessons to numerous students in different branches and years.
  • 2020.01 - 2025.12
    Teaching Assistant
    EPFL
    Held multiple TA position across mathematics and physics courses, including Advanced Analysis I & II (single- and multivariable real analysis), Advanced Physics I (Newtonian mechanics), Advanced Physics II (thermodynamics), Electromagnetism, Advanced Linear Algebra I & II, Computer Science and Programming (C++), and Functional Analysis for Physicists.

Education

  • 2024.11 - 2025.06

    Berlin, Germany

    Master thesis
    Freie Universität Berlin
    Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems
    • Under the supervision of prof. Jens Eisert
    • Title:Towards a quantum refrigerator protocol: rigorous end-to-end fault tolerance with minimal assumptions
  • 2022.01 - 2025.12

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    Master degree in Quantum Science and Engeneering
    EPFL, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    Quantum Science and Engeneering Faculty.
  • 2018.01 - 2022.12

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    Bachelor degree in Physics
    EPFL, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    Basic Sciences Faculty.
  • 2017.01 - 2018.12

    Italy

    Maturità scientifica
    Liceo Scientifico E.FERMI
  • 2012.01 - 2017.12

    Italy

    Maturità classica
    Liceo Classico L.SCIASCIA

  • Berlin, Germany

    Incoming PhD student
    Freie Universität Berlin
    Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems
    • In the group of prof. Jens Eisert

Publications

Skills

Programming
Advanced Python and C++, with working knowledge of MATLAB; experience with simulation libraries for quantum systems such as QuTiP.
Quantum Software
Advanced knowledge of Qiskit, Qrisp, Qualtran, Q#, and Classiq for quantum algorithm development and compilation workflows.
Web Development
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for technical demos and lightweight interfaces.
Version Control
Daily use of Git and GitHub for collaborative development, code review, and repository management.
Scientific Communication
Strong proficiency with LaTeX for technical writing and Manim for mathematical and algorithmic visualizations.
Digital Design
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Blender, and OpenGL.
Audio Production
Good knowledge of digital audio software (FL Studio).
Productivity Tools
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Fluent and professionally proficient
French
Fluent and professionally proficient
Latin
Interpreting and translation skills
Ancient Greek
Interpreting and translation skills
Spanish
Intermediate
German
Basic
Esperanto
Basic