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                from estimation and optimization theory to hardware design. The specific topic of the project falls in the intersection of statistical signal processing and applied mathematics and is in particular 
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                active role in advancing the research projects of the MQS group. Our recent research has focused on the theory and applications of variational quantum algorithms and quantum machine learning. We also have 
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                support the group and complement our research portfolio in the field of optimization. The work comprises combining theory and practice by investigating efficient ways to model and solve demanding industrial 
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                from estimation and optimization theory to hardware design. The specific topic of the project falls in the intersection of statistical signal processing and applied mathematics and is in particular