About Me
As a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems within Freie Universität Berlin, I am actively engaged in research in Jens Eisert’s group. My academic journey began with a BSc in Physics at Universitat de Barcelona, where I later earned my PhD in quantum computation and information under the mentorship of José Ignacio Latorre. Complementing my educational background, I pursued an MSc in Photonics from the Institute of Photonics Sciences (ICFO). Throughout my doctoral studies, I had the privilege of contributing to various research institutions. Initially, I served as a Research Engineer at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, followed by a position as an Associate Researcher at the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi.
My scholarly pursuits are deeply rooted in quantum technologies, with a keen focus on quantum computing. Within this domain, my research encompasses quantum algorithms, quantum information theory, condensed matter physics, and machine learning. I am particularly intrigued by the synergies emerging at the intersection of these disciplines.
Education
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PhD in Physics, Universitat de Barcelona (2022)
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MSc in Photonics, ICFO Institute of Photonic Sciences (2017)
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BSc in Physics, Universitat de Barcelona (2016)
Research Experience
Freie Universität Berlin
Postdoctoral Researcher
October 2022 - Present
Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems
Technology Innovation Institute
Associate Researcher
September 2020 - September 2022
Quantum Research Center
Publications and Preprints
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Double descent in quantum machine learning, Marie Kempkes, Aroosa Ijaz, Elies Gil-Fuster, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Jakob Spiegelberg, Evert van Nieuwenburg, and Vedran Dunjko, arXiv:2501.10077 (2024). [Preprint]
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Learning complexity gradually in quantum machine learning models, Erik Recio-Armengol, Franz J. Schreiber, Jens Eisert, and Carlos Bravo-Prieto, arXiv:2411.11954 (2024). [Preprint]
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Understanding quantum machine learning also requires rethinking generalization, Elies Gil-Fuster, Jens Eisert, and Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Nature Communications 15, 2277 (2024). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Variational quantum linear solver, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Ryan LaRose, Marco Cerezo, Yigit Subaşı, Lukasz Cincio, and Patrick J. Coles, Quantum 7, 1188 (2023). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Style-based quantum generative adversarial networks for Monte Carlo events, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Julien Baglio, Marco Cé, A. Francis, Dorota M. Grabowska, and Stefano Carrazza, Quantum 6, 777 (2022). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Variational quantum eigensolver for SU(N) fermions, Mirko Consiglio, Wayne J. Chetcuti, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Sergi Ramos-Calderer, Anna Minguzzi, José I. Latorre, Luigi Amico, and Tony J. G. Apollaro, Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical 55, 265301 (2022). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Solving systems of boolean multivariate equations with quantum annealing, Sergi Ramos-Calderer, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Ruge Lin, Emanuele Bellini, Marc Manzano, Nawja Aaraj, and José I. Latorre, Physical Review Research 4, 013096 (2022). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Qibo: a framework for quantum simulation with hardware acceleration, Stavros Efthymiou, Sergi Ramos-Calderer, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Adrián Pérez-Salinas, Diego García-Martín, Artur Garcia-Saez, José I. Latorre and Stefano Carrazza, Quantum Science and Technology 7, 015018 (2021). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Quantum autoencoders with enhanced data encoding, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Machine Learning: Science and Technology 2, 035028 (2021). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Quantum unary approach to option pricing, Sergi Ramos-Calderer, Adrián Pérez-Salinas, Diego García-Martín, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Jorge Cortada, Jordi Planagumà, and José I. Latorre, Physical Review A 103, 032414 (2020) (Editors’ suggestion). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Scaling of variational quantum circuit depth for condensed matter systems, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Josep Lumbreras-Zarapico, Luca Tagliacozzo, and José I. Latorre, Quantum 4, 272 (2020). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Quantum singular value decomposer, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, Diego García-Martín, and José I. Latorre, Physical Review A 101, 062310 (2020). [Journal] [Preprint]
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Measuring the tangle of three-qubit states, Adrián Pérez-Salinas, Diego García-Martín, Carlos Bravo-Prieto, and José I. Latorre, Entropy 22, 436 (2020). [Journal] [Preprint]