Iris Zimmerfrau — Independent Researcher & Developer San Francisco, CA
Iris Zimmerfrau Quantum Computing · Linguistics · Software

Publications

Books, papers, and articles published from age 14

Two books in print, three academic papers, and multiple articles — all written before the age of 18. Spanning Islamic theology, microbiology, quantum computing, and AI.

Books

2023

Book · Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

The Deception of Fluoride: Alcoa's Hidden Role in Our Drinking Supply

Investigative nonfiction examining the relationship between industrial fluoride production, corporate suppression of public health whistleblowers, and the history of fluoridation in US drinking water. Traces Alcoa's financial and political influence on early fluoride safety studies. Published at age fourteen.

2023

Book · Barnes & Noble Press

Evolution and Islam: Exploring the Quranic Narrative

Philosophical and scientific analysis of Quranic creation verses, Islamic fatwas on evolution, and the theological compatibility of Darwinian theory with Islamic belief. Engages primary classical sources alongside modern evolutionary biology. The publication generated a Wikipedia article. Published at age fourteen.

Academic Papers

All three papers published to Academia.edu in September 2024 — the same month.

2024

Academic Paper · Academia.edu · September 2024

The Significance of Ziyarah in Shia Islam: A Theological and Historical Analysis

30-page theological and historical analysis arguing for the legitimacy of Shia pilgrimage practices (ziyarah) against Sunni objections. Examines primary hadith sources, classical jurisprudence, and the theological distinction between intercession and worship. Published at age 15 under legal name Amin Alogaili.

2024

Academic Paper · Academia.edu · September 2024

Hygienic Implications of the Hadith Regarding Fly Dipping

Research proposal applying modern microbiology to a classical Sunni hadith (narrated by Abu Huraira) concerning the submersion of a fly in liquid. Examines microbial contamination potential, the possibility of pathogen neutralization via submersion, and microbial load distribution across fly anatomy. Published September 2024.

2024

Academic Paper · Academia.edu · September 2024

Quantum Computing Curriculum for High School Students

Educational design paper introducing qubits, superposition, quantum gates, entanglement, and Grover's Search algorithm to secondary school students. Proposes a structured curriculum sequence and pedagogical approach for bringing quantum computing to pre-college education. Informed by Harvard's online Quantum Mechanics I & II and Quantum Computing with Qiskit courses.

Articles

2023

Article · LinkedIn Pulse

Quantum AGI: Timelines, Feasibility, and the Road Ahead

Analysis of the intersection between quantum computing and artificial general intelligence — examining hardware timelines, algorithmic requirements, and the feasibility of quantum-accelerated AGI development. Reached 500+ professional connections on publication.

2023

Article · LinkedIn Pulse

Linear Optical Quantum Computing and RSA Cryptography

Technical article on linear optical quantum computing architectures and their implications for RSA and public-key cryptography. Covers photonic qubit manipulation, beam splitters as quantum gates, and Shor's algorithm's threat to current encryption standards.

2023

Article · LinkedIn Pulse

Programming Foundations: A Beginner's Entry Point

Introductory guide to programming concepts written for complete beginners. Covers variables, control flow, functions, and basic data structures with accessible analogies and worked examples.

Upcoming

2026

Research Paper · In Preparation

PFQVS: Perlin-Fourier Quantum State Simulation — A Novel Entropy Approach

Full academic paper documenting the Perlin-Fourier Quantum Virtual Simulation technique, including benchmarks against IBM's quantum hardware queue, performance analysis, and limitations. Based on the amin-qvm library. Target: arXiv and journal submission.