Research

Research Interests

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• Quantum Computer Architecture
• Quantum Error Correction
• Machine Learning

Preprints

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1. Yuga Hirai, Shota Ikari, Yosuke Ueno, and Yasunari Suzuki, “No More Hooks in the Surface Code: Distance-Preserving Syndrome Extraction for Arbitrary Layouts at Minimum Depth,” arXiv:2603.01628 [quant-ph], 2026.
2. Yuga Hirai, Shota Ikari, Yosuke Ueno, and Yasunari Suzuki, “A 2d x d x d Spacetime Volume Implementation of a Logical S Gate in the Surface Code,” arXiv:2604.13632 [quant-ph], 2026.

Talks

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1. Shota Ikari, Yuga Hirai, Yosuke Ueno, Yasunari Suzuki, Naoki Yamamoto, and Hiroshi Nakamura, “A Study of Window Decoders for Transversal CNOT Gates in the Surface Code,” 203rd HPC / 17th QS Joint Workshop, Hokkaido, March 2026. Oral presentation.
2. Shota Ikari and Hisako Ito, “Acceleration of YOLOv5n Using FPGA: Implementation Report Through a Hackathon,” RECONF, September 2025. Invited talk.

Awards

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