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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
    Developed and maintained the Qrisp repository, adding features and modules. Devised novel compilation strategies for algorithmic primitives.
  • 2024.02 - 2024.08
    Quantum Computing Frameworks and Advocacy Intern
    Alice & Bob
    Benchmarked a broad list of quantum programming languages to evaluate internal and external adoption. Explored the quantum computing stack with emphasis on transpilation, compilation, and simulation.
  • 2023.01 - 2024.12
    Communications and graphic design coordinator
    Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
    Helped organize quantum science conferences and events through visual communication materials 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
    Served as student representative on teaching committees and contributed to improving the Quantum Science and Engineering master's program.
  • 2021.12 - 2021.12
    Physics Mentoring Program
    EPFL
    Mentored a group of first year students in Physics.
  • 2021.01 - Present
    Private teacher
    EPFL
    Provided private lessons to students across different levels and disciplines.
  • 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

  • 2026.05 - Present

    Berlin, Germany

    PhD student
    Freie Universität Berlin
    Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems
    • In the group of Prof. Jens Eisert.
  • 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 Engineering
    EPFL, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    Quantum Science and Engineering 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

Conferences, Schools, and 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 Qrisp, Qiskit, Qualtran, Q#, and Classiq; working knowledge of JAX and Jasp for traced hybrid quantum-classical programming in the Qrisp ecosystem.
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, especially 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