Biography
Avner Bensoussan is a PhD candidate in the Department of Informatics at King’s College London, jointly supervised by Professor Mohammad Reza Mousavi (Department of Informatics) and Professor George Booth (Department of Physics). He is a member of King’s Quantum and the Software Systems (SSY) research group. His research has contributed to the VSL-Q (Verified Simulation for Large Quantum Systems) project and the Robust and Reliable Quantum Computing (RoarRQ) collaboration.
Prior to his doctoral studies, Avner earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from King’s College London, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Decision Making.
Thesis title: Testing and Testability in Hybrid Quantum–Classical Architectures
Abstract: Hybrid quantum–classical architectures are emerging as a dominant paradigm in near-term quantum computing, creating new challenges for software testing, scalability, and maintenance. Existing testing approaches are insufficient to address the unique fault characteristics of these systems, particularly those arising in the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era. This project investigates the nature of hybrid quantum-classical faults, proposes testing frameworks to ensure correct behavior and safe scalability, and establishes foundational principles for defining and measuring testability in quantum and hybrid software systems.
Research Interests
- Hybrid Quantum-Classical architecture
- Quantum Software Testability
- Fault understanding
- Robust and Reliable Quantum Software
Avner’s research focuses on understanding faults in Hybrid Quantum–Classical architectures and on developing foundational methods for robust and reliable quantum software. In particular, he investigates applications of quantum information theory to the testability and verification of quantum and hybrid software architectures.
PhD Supervision
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Research
Software Systems
The group studies design, modelling and engineering of software systems.