Science with jazz

Biography

Professor Thomas Konrad is an international recognized researcher within the Physics discipline at UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. Prof Konrad joined UKZN in 2006, served on the Council of the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP), on Senate of UKZN, as editor of the SAIP online journal Physics Comment from 2012 to 2017 and as editor of the New Journal of Physics (IOP) since 2023. He pioneers research in quantum information and communication. He also holds an NRF B-rating and is currently setting up the Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology.

ABOUT THE SCIENCE WITH JAZZ SEMINAR SERIES:

2025 is the UNESCO year of Quantum Science and Quantum Technology. In this context the initiated Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology at UKZN presents a series of science seminars combined with Jazz concerts, that informs about relevant concepts in science and technology and their societal impacts. This monthly series intends to inspire inter disciplinary discussions and synergies, in particular between the sciences and the arts.

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InternatIonal Year of Quantum ScIence anD tecHnoloGY

28 -29 October | 08:00 – 17:00 | Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, Durban

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