Animesh Banik

About Me

I recently completed my M.S. in Physics (GPA: 3.48) and operate as a Computational Quantum Theorist. My research philosophy is strictly "math-first": I rigorously derive analytical frameworks, such as optimal POVMs and generalized state discrimination, before validating them computationally on near-term quantum hardware. As a published first-author in AVS Quantum Science (Q1) and an active IBM Qiskit Advocate, my workflow bridges foundational theoretical physics with modern quantum programming (Python, Qiskit, PennyLane).

My current research focuses on simulating complex physical systems, ranging from entanglement dynamics to holographic toy models of black holes. Beyond research, I am deeply passionate about quantum pedagogy and am an active core member of QBangladesh working towards a sustainable quantum education environement in Bangladesh. My ultimate goal is to build an inclusive research environment in Bangladesh that challenges outdated curricula and empowers unconventional thinkers to tackle fundamental questions of nature.

Latest Updates

July 4 & 11, 2026: Served as a mentor for QBronze-190 organized by QPhilipines
June 29, 2026: Qualified for the Semi-finals of the Global Quantum Mechanics Challenge 2026
June 08, 2026: Started the Wiser Quantum and AI Program 2026.
April 27, 2026: Completed Master of Science with GPA-3.48/4.00 from the University of Chittagong.
April 21, 2026: Completed QCourse 581-1 (Selected Topics in Quantum Science and Technologies).
April 10-11, 2026: Attended International Conference on Physics at University of Dhaka.
March 08, 2026: Achieved 2nd place (Team "PlanQtons") in QVolution Hackathon organized by Girls In Quantum.
February 28, 2026: Completed QSilver35 Workshop organized by QWorld.
January 30-February 01, 2026: Participated in the iQuHACK 2026 (MIT's annual flagship quantum computing event).
January 28, 2026: Submitted M.S. Thesis titled "Developing a Generalized State Discrimination Protocol for Secure and Tunable Quantum Communication".
January 13, 2026: Received National Science and Technology Fellowship 2025-26.
November 09, 2025: Submitted "Generalized State Discrimination for QKD: the phiQKD protocol" on arXiv.
October 29-30, 2025: Presented work on "Generalized State Discrimination for Binary Non-orthogonal States" at ICPSDT-2025.
October 21, 2025: Joined IBM Qiskit Advocate program.
September 16, 2025: Paper published in AVS Quantum Science — “Secure and Efficient n-Qubit Entangled State Teleportation” (corresponding author).
August 29, 2025: Awarded IBM Quantum Excellence Badge (QGSS 2025).

Professional Experience

Research Assistant

July 2023 – Present

QRNLab, Department of Physics, University of Chittagong

Designed and delivered lecture materials for graduate-level Quantum Mechanics courses, improving clarity and engagement for 90+ students.
Co-supervised undergraduate researchers, guiding them toward independent project development and manuscript preparation.
Conducted research in quantum communication, error correction, and simulation, leading multiple manuscripts under peer review and preparation.

Featured Publications

Secure and Efficient n-Qubit Entangled State Teleportation

Published in AVS Quantum Science (Q1, 2025). Demonstrates novel use of partially entangled GHZ channels and optimal POVM strategies.

DOI: 10.1116/5.0284072
[View Code on GitHub]

Generalized State Discrimination for Tunable Quantum Key Distribution: The phiQKD Protocol

Published in arXiv (2025). Proposes a generalized state discrimination method based on a single geometric parameter and Quantum Key Distribution protocol call phiQKD incorporating this GSD scheme.

DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2511.06488
[View Code on GitHub]

Conference Presentations

In search of a potential method for teaching quantum mechanics at undergraduate level
5th ICPSDT, Department of Physics, CUET

Efficient Quantum Key Distribution using Generalized State Discrimination
ICP, Department of Physics, University of Dhaka

Oral Presentations

Best Oral Presenter (Theoretical Physics Session)

6th International Conference on Physics for Sustainable Development and Technology (ICPSDT-2025)
Topic: Generalized State Discrimination for Binary Non-orthogonal States

Ongoing Research Projects

Simulating Holographic Scrambling and the Information Paradox

Formulating optimal POVM-based decoding protocols to model entanglement dynamics and information recovery in black hole toy models.

Quantum Simulation of Nuclear Reactions

Contributing variational simulation methods to explore low-energy nuclear reaction dynamics (in preparation).

Quantum Simulation of UV-Vis Spectroscopy via VQE and SSVQE

Implementing hybrid quantum-classical algorithms (VQE/SSVQE) to calculate ground and excited-state energies, transition dipole moments, and continuous absorption spectra for polyatomic molecules.

Honors & Awards

Global Quantum Mechanics Challenge 2026 - Qualified for the Semi-finals, reflecting scientific problem-solving skills and interest in quantum mechanics beyond the school’s curriculum.
National Science and Technology Fellowship (2025-2026) - Awarded for academic merit and research potential.
Best Oral Presenter - 6th International Conference on Physics for Sustainable Development and Technology (ICPSDT-2025), CUET, Bangladesh.
Trained as a QWorld instructor candidate for QBronze.
IBM Quantum Excellence Badge (QGSS 2025) - Awarded for completing all four core labs of the IBM Quantum Global Summer School 2025.
QWorld Diplomas (QSilver , QBronze) - Awarded for completing the QSilver-35 and QBronze-167 Workshops organized by QWorld and respective QCousins.
International Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiads - Qualified for the Semi-final Round (Physics 2025) and Pre-final Round (Astronomy 2023), showcasing strong skills in physics, astronomy, and analytical reasoning.
General Scholarships — Dhaka Board (HSC 2018), Chittagong Board (SSC 2016).