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Quantum computing is no longer a subject confined to physics departments and theoretical research papers. It is moving rapidly toward real-world deployment, and engineers need to be ready.
To help close that gap, researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s (RPI) Future of Computing Institute have authored a new textbook designed to translate the principles of quantum mechanics into practical computational tools for engineers.
A New Resource for Engineering’s Quantum Moment
Published by Springer, “Quantum Computing for Engineers” offers students, working engineers and researchers a structured, accessible entry point into quantum computation and its applications to real scientific and engineering problems.
The book is co-authored by Suvranu De, Sc.D., the Google Endowed Dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and a professor of mechanical engineering, and Osama M. Raisuddin, Ph.D., a research scientist at RPI’s Future of Computing Institute.
Rather than leading with abstract mathematics, the authors center their approach on what engineers need most: a working understanding of quantum algorithms and how to apply them.
From Qubits to Real Engineering Problems
The book opens with a grounded introduction to quantum computing fundamentals—qubits, quantum circuits and the key distinctions between quantum and classical machines—before progressing to more advanced material.
Later chapters cover quantum algorithms designed to deliver meaningful speedups for engineering applications, including solving systems of linear algebraic equations and differential equations. These types of problems sit at the core of computational engineering.
Hands-On Learning Throughout
What distinguishes “Quantum Computing for Engineers” from more theoretical treatments of the subject is its emphasis on application. Each chapter includes example code and worked problems that connect algorithmic concepts to implementation.
The goal is not just comprehension but capability: readers come away equipped to begin experimenting with and designing quantum-enabled computational approaches.
Authors’ Research Spans Engineering and Quantum Science
The book’s interdisciplinary scope reflects the complementary expertise of its authors.
Raisuddin’s research sits at the intersection of engineering and quantum computing, with a focus on developing new computational methods for emerging quantum systems. He has pioneered iterative methods for quantum computers, and his work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals.
De’s research spans quantum algorithms for scientific and engineering computation alongside pioneering contributions to computational mechanics, meshfree methods, multiscale modeling and real-time simulation. He holds engineering degrees from Jadavpur University, the Indian Institute of Science and MIT, and is a fellow of four major professional societies, including ASME and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He has received numerous honors, including the Edwin F. Church Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2022 and the J. Tinsley Oden Medal of the U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics in 2019.
Together, their backgrounds provide readers with both conceptual grounding and a practical toolkit for tackling future challenges in quantum-enabled scientific and engineering computation.
A Timely Resource Across Career Stages
“Quantum Computing for Engineers” is designed to serve readers at multiple points in their careers, from undergraduates encountering quantum computation for the first time, to graduate students expanding their research toolkit, to established researchers exploring new computational paradigms.
As quantum technologies continue their rapid evolution from laboratory experiments toward commercial and industrial deployment, the demand for engineers who understand and can apply quantum computation is growing. This book offers a timely, technically rigorous and practically oriented resource for engineers ready to meet that challenge.
“Quantum Computing for Engineers” is available from Springer. Visit their website for more information.
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