Benedikt Poggel

Research Engineer

Benedikt Poggel studied physics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, with a focus on the theory of condensed matter and first contacts with quantum computing. Since 2022, he has been doing his doctorate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems with PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Lorenz. His research focuses on the reliable application of quantum-based solution methods to optimization problems.

Articles

by Benedikt Poggel

Award
Hybrid Quantum Algorithms: Do Classical Optimization Algorithms Perform Better with “Quantum Maps”?

A master's thesis created at Fraunhofer IKS and the Technical University of Munich has been honored with the Quantum Future Award from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. The thesis investigates the question of how conventional computers and quantum devices can meaningfully work together to solve problems faster.

Quantum computing

December 17, 2025
Quantum Computing
Solving difficult problems easily – but reliably!

Quantum computing still has a reputation as a very experimental cutting-edge technology. And yet, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems (IKS) is working on harnessing its huge potential for industry. One example of this is the QuaST project.

Quantum computing

April 24, 2023

Benedikt Poggel

Articles

Award Hybrid Quantum Algorithms: Do Classical Optimization Algorithms Perform Better with “Quantum Maps”?

Quantum Computing Solving difficult problems easily – but reliably!

Award
Hybrid Quantum Algorithms: Do Classical Optimization Algorithms Perform Better with “Quantum Maps”?

Quantum Computing
Solving difficult problems easily – but reliably!