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Jonathan M. BakerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Computer Architecture
• Quantum Error Correction
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Jonathan M. Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, holding the Advanced Micro Devices Chair in Computer Engineering. His research centers on quantum computer architecture with emphasis on practical quantum error correction implementation across the quantum computing stack. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Chicago (advised by Fred Chong) and dual B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Chemistry and Computer Science from the University of Notre Dame. Baker's research spans quantum compilation, logic synthesis, multi-radix architectures, and error mitigation for both near-term and fault-tolerant quantum systems. His work addresses critical challenges in quantum hardware-software co-design, with particular focus on optimizing quantum circuits for real-world hardware constraints and noise characteristics. Current projects emphasize qudit-based computing, neutral atom architectures, and efficient error correction implementations. His publication record shows strong focus on quantum architecture innovations, with recent work exploring qudit advantages, modular chiplet designs, and dynamic noise adaptation. Key trends include hardware-aware compilation techniques, communication optimization across quantum systems, and practical approaches to fault tolerance. Best Paper Award Runner Up, MICRO 2020 IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2020 (Virtualized Logical Qubits) IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2020 (Extending Frontier with Qutrits) IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2021 (Emerging Technologies) Best Poster Award, MICRO 2018 Baker actively mentors graduate students in quantum computing architecture research and serves on conference review committees including MICRO and ASPLOS. His teaching includes specialized quantum systems courses at UT Austin and online EdX modules covering quantum computation fundamentals and architecture. He collaborates with the Duke Quantum Center and maintains strong industry connections through the AMD Chair position, focusing on bridging academic research with practical quantum computing implementations.

Jason CongView profile

Professor

• Electronic Design Automation
• VLSI CAD
• FPGA Synthesis
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Jason Cong is the Volgenau Chair for Engineering Excellence and Distinguished Chancellor's Professor in the Computer Science Department at UCLA's Samueli School of Engineering. He directs the Center for Domain-Specific Computing (CDSC) and the VLSI Architecture, Synthesis, and Technology (VAST) Laboratory, and serves as Associate Vice Provost for Internationalization and Co-Director of UCLA/PKU Student and Scholar Program. Dr. Cong's research spans electronic design automation, customizable computing for machine learning and big-data applications, quantum computing, and highly scalable algorithms. His work has produced over 500 publications with more than 41,000 citations and an H-index of 106. His recent work focuses on quantum computing compilation, domain-specific acceleration for AI workloads, and high-level synthesis optimization techniques that leverage machine learning. His publication trend shows a strong emphasis on quantum computing and machine learning acceleration in recent years, with numerous papers on quantum layout synthesis, LLM acceleration, and high-performance FPGA implementations. His team has developed frameworks like TAPA for task-parallel dataflow programming and RapidStream for automated parallel implementation of FPGA designs. Member of National Academy of Engineering (2017) IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal recipient (2022) Phil Kaufman Award recipient (2024) ACM Chuck Thacker Breakthrough Award recipient (2024) 18 Best Paper Awards across major conferences Multiple 10-Year Retrospective Most Influential Paper Awards Dr. Cong has graduated 50 PhD students, many of whom are now faculty at major research universities or hold key positions at leading tech companies. He has led over 100 research projects funded by DARPA, NSF, SRC, and industry sponsors. His entrepreneurial activities include founding three successful companies (Aplus Design Technologies, AutoESL, and Falcon Computing Solutions), all acquired by major EDA players. His VAST Laboratory continues to push boundaries in domain-specific computing, with active research in quantum computing, AI acceleration, and high-performance FPGA implementations.

• Quantum Optics
• Atomic Physics
• Quantum Information Science
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Jacob P. Covey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder (2017) and B.S. in Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011). His research focuses on quantum optics, atomic physics, and quantum information science, particularly in quantum control of ultracold atoms and molecules, superradiance phenomena, and quantum networking. He leads the Covey Lab, which explores topics such as neutral atom quantum processors, Rydberg atom interactions, and precision measurement with optical clocks. Academic Positions: Assistant Professor at UIUC (2020–present); Richard Chace Tolman Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech (2017–2020). Research highlights include pioneering work on Dicke superradiance in ordered atomic arrays and telecom-band quantum networking with Yb-171 atom arrays. He teaches undergraduate courses in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum physics, and quantum information. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2024), Young Investigator Awards from AFOSR (2023) and ONR (2022), Springer Thesis Award (2018), and multiple fellowships including the Richard Chace Tolman Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017). His work bridges experimental and theoretical advances in quantum technologies, with contributions to quantum state control, precision metrology, and many-body quantum systems.

Kevin SinghView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Information
• Atomic, molecular, and optical physics
• Quantum optics
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Kevin Singh is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University in the Department of Physics, holding the John W. Wilkins Endowed Professorship. He established the Singh Group in the Physics Research Building on January 1, 2025, focusing on building quantum devices and information processors using individually controlled single atoms. Education: B.S. in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2013) M.A. in Physics from University of California, Santa Barbara (2016) Ph.D. in Physics from University of California, Santa Barbara (2019) Dr. Singh's research spans quantum information science, atomic physics, and quantum optics with emphasis on neutral atom quantum computing. His group develops dual-species Rydberg atom arrays (rubidium and cesium) for quantum error correction, mid-circuit measurement, and quantum simulation. Key methodologies include optical tweezers for atom rearrangement and Floquet engineering for non-equilibrium quantum dynamics. This work bridges fundamental quantum phenomena with transformative device technologies. His publication record (2018-2024) shows consistent advancement in neutral-atom quantum computing, featuring dual-species systems for error mitigation and studies of Floquet-engineered quantum matter. Articles appear in premier journals including Nature Physics, Science, and Physical Review X, demonstrating high-impact contributions to quantum processor architecture and non-equilibrium dynamics. Awards: Boeing Quantum Creators Prize (Chicago Quantum Exchange), 2023 The Maria Lastra Excellence in Mentoring Award (PME, University of Chicago), 2021 Dr. Singh actively recruits undergraduate students, PhD candidates, and postdocs for his laboratory. His prior mentoring at the University of Chicago earned institutional recognition. Research is supported by the John W. Wilkins Endowed Professorship and likely external quantum initiative funding, though specific grants aren't detailed in the source material. The Singh Group operates from OSU's Physics Research Building, utilizing optical tweezers to create programmable atom arrays. Current work focuses on scaling quantum processors through dual-species architectures and developing real-time feedback protocols for error correction in neutral-atom systems.

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Sensing
• Atomic Physics
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Gavin Brennen is a Professor in Quantum Information Science (Core) at Macquarie University's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. He leads the Macquarie Centre for Quantum Engineering (MQCQE) and serves as a Chief Investigator at the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS). He is also an Executive Board Member of the Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA). His research focuses on quantum computing, quantum sensing, and atomic physics, with a particular emphasis on quantum error correction and quantum LDPC codes. Key roles and affiliations include directorship of MQCQE, leadership in ARC EQUS, and SQA board membership. He has secured funding for multiple research projects, including Sydney Quantum Academy scholarships (e.g., Brennen/Gharat and Brennen/Vedl) and the Engineered Quantum Matter initiative. His work addresses quantum technologies' applications in sensing, computing, and communication. Research interests span quantum computing architectures, quantum error correction protocols, and atomic systems. Notable projects include high-rate quantum LDPC codes for neutral atom registers, cavity-based quantum gates, and quantum internet protocols. His contributions to quantum crypto-economics and blockchain security further highlight his interdisciplinary impact. He has advised on projects such as the Australian Dark Matter Detector for High-Mass Axions and collaborates internationally. Current efforts prioritize scalable quantum systems, fault-tolerant protocols, and quantum networking. His lab and teams drive innovation in quantum hardware and theoretical frameworks for emerging technologies.

Markus MüllerView profile

Professor

• Quantum Information Processing
• Quantum Simulation
• Quantum Error Correction
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Markus Müller is a Professor in Theoretical Quantum Technology at RWTH Aachen University and the Forschungszentrum Jülich's Peter Grünberg Institute. He leads a research group focused on quantum information processing, quantum simulation, and topological quantum computing/ error correction using atomic, molecular, and optical systems. His work bridges theory and practice, with collaborations on trapped-ion and neutral-atom quantum processors. Education: PhD in Quantum Simulation (2011, University of Innsbruck). Postdoctoral positions at Complutense University Madrid. Faculty roles at Swansea University (2015–2019) before moving to Aachen. Research Interests: Quantum error correction, fault-tolerant protocols, topological phases, quantum neural networks, and scalable quantum hardware. His group explores applications in trapped ions, Rydberg atoms, and superconducting qubits, with projects funded by ERC and EU Quantum Flagship grants. Grants/Projects: ERC Starting Grant (Quantum Neural Networks), EU AQTION (Trapped Ion Quantum Computing), VEQTOR (Fault-Tolerance Validation), and Munich Quantum Valley (Neutral-Atom Processors). Key Publications: Includes experimental demonstrations of fault-tolerant gates, surface-code error correction, and quantum neural networks. Over 120 peer-reviewed articles in Nature Physics , Physical Review X , and Quantum .

Peter ZollerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Optics
• Many-Body Quantum Physics
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Peter Zoller is a Professor of theoretical physics at the University of Innsbruck and Scientific Director at IQOQI Innsbruck (Austrian Academy of Sciences). His research focuses on quantum optics, many-body quantum physics, and quantum information science, with a strong emphasis on quantum simulation of gauge theories and atomic systems. He has trained 34 PhD students and hosted 57 postdoctoral researchers, fostering collaborations between theory and experiment. His group, the Zoller Group, explores quantum phenomena such as lattice gauge theories, entanglement dynamics, and topological order using advanced quantum simulation techniques. Key research interests include atomic physics, quantum gases, and applications of quantum technologies to high-energy physics problems. Recent work addresses string breaking in quantum simulators, entanglement Hamiltonians, and scalable architectures for fermionic quantum processors. Collaborations span institutions like Harvard, MIT, and the University of Innsbruck’s experimental teams. His contributions bridge foundational physics with cutting-edge quantum technologies, aiming to solve problems inaccessible to classical methods.

Giulia SemeghiniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Information Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Giulia Semeghini is an Assistant Professor of Applied Physics at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) . Her research focuses on experimental investigations of highly-entangled phases of matter and quantum information processing using programmable atom arrays. The Semeghini Lab, part of the Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI) and the Center for Ultracold Atoms (CUA), explores intersections between condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, and quantum chemistry. Key achievements include assembling an ultra-high vacuum chamber for atom arrays in 2024 and relocating to the Goel building (HQI's new home) in April 2024. The lab actively recruits students and researchers for open positions at all levels. Research themes span quantum simulation, topological qubits, entanglement engineering, and scalable quantum architectures. Publications emphasize quantum gate implementations, hybrid atom systems, and variational Monte Carlo enhancements. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but contributions to quantum hardware and algorithms are notable. The lab collaborates widely, aiming to bridge theory and experiment in quantum technologies.

Murphy Yuezhen NiuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Error Correction
• Machine Learning
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Murphy Yuezhen Niu is an Assistant Professor and Stansbury Chair in Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), since 2024. She holds an adjunct role as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, and the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies. Niu earned her Ph.D. in theoretical and mathematical physics from MIT (2018) and a B.A. in Physics from Peking University. Her research focuses on quantum computing paradigms, including quantum control optimization, quantum error correction, quantum machine learning, and scalable quantum architectures. Her work applies deep reinforcement learning and generative models to quantum systems, with contributions to superconducting qubit-based processors, ion traps, photonic systems, and neutral atom qubits. Niu's research emphasizes reducing the computational cost of quantum digitization while achieving real-world impacts. Notable achievements include the Claude E. Shannon Research Assistantship for her work in photonic quantum computation and quantum cryptography. Niu’s publications (2021–2025) span topics like quantum error correction thresholds, hybrid analog-digital quantum simulators, and machine learning-driven quantum decoding. Her research bridges theoretical physics and applied quantum computing, with a focus on fault-tolerant architectures and scalable quantum control protocols. Education: Ph.D., Physics, MIT (2018) B.A., Physics, Peking University Awards: Claude E. Shannon Research Assistantship Labs/Teams: Google Quantum AI Team (former role) UCSB Quantum Computing Research Group

• Quantum Computing
• Atomic Physics
• Quantum Information Science
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Jacob Paul Covey serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and the Materials Research Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His academic role involves conducting cutting-edge research in quantum information science and mentoring students in atomic physics and quantum computing. Research interests span quantum computing, atomic physics, quantum information science, quantum simulation, Rydberg atoms, and optical lattices. Covey specializes in neutral-atom platforms using ytterbium-171 for quantum information processing, investigating Dicke superradiance, quantum walks, and flat-band physics in Rydberg lattices to overcome scalability challenges in quantum computers. Analysis of recent publications reveals a concentrated focus on neutral-atom quantum computing architectures. Key contributions include two-qubit encoding schemes for ytterbium atoms, quantum network designs with atom processing nodes, and studies of correlated dynamics in synthetic Rydberg lattices, advancing qubit connectivity, error correction, and quantum simulation capabilities. Dr. Covey has received prestigious recognition: NSF CAREER Award (2024) ONR Young Investigator Award (2022) U.S. DOE Early Career Research Program Award (2024) While specific students aren't listed in the provided text, his active research program funded by major federal grants supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. These NSF, ONR, and DOE grants provide substantial resources for experimental quantum computing development. Prof. Covey's laboratory operates within the Materials Research Lab, an interdisciplinary research center at UIUC. His team collaborates extensively with quantum information and atomic physics experts, as evidenced by multi-institutional co-authorships, focusing on ytterbium-based quantum processors and many-body quantum phenomena.

Adam KaufmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Mechanics
• Quantum Entanglement
• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
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Adam Kaufman is an Associate Professor and Adjoint Fellow at JILA, a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and NIST. He holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Physics at CU Boulder and collaborates closely with NIST researchers. His research focuses on quantum science, leveraging atomic, molecular, and optical physics to explore entanglement in complex systems, quantum coherence, and precision measurement. Key interests include quantum metrology with atomic clocks, quantum simulation using optical tweezers, and the development of qubit architectures with alkaline-earth atoms. Research Interests: - Investigating entanglement in quantum systems for both fundamental understanding and practical applications in condensed matter physics. - Pushing the limits of quantum coherence in optical tweezers to build scalable quantum states. - Developing tools like microscopy and precision spectroscopy to study ultra-cold atoms. Publications reflect advancements in optical clocks, quantum error correction, and boson sampling with atoms. Notable trends include innovations in multi-qubit gates for precision timing, Rydberg atom arrays for quantum magnetism, and cryogenic systems for extended coherence times. Scientific Awards: PECASE, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Grant, Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award. Advising includes mentoring students like Aaron Young (Deborah Jin Award recipient) and Matthew Norcia (IUPAP Prize). Grants include NSF Q-SEnSE funding and collaborations through CUbit Quantum Initiative. Lab activities focus on JILA’s optical tweezer arrays, cryogenic systems, and Ytterbium-based qubit development. Projects aim to realize scalable quantum processors and novel quantum sensors.

Tommaso CalarcoView profile

Professor

• Quantum Optimal Control
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Technologies
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Tommaso Calarco serves as Director of the Institute for Quantum Control (PGI-8) at Jülich Research Centre, leading cutting-edge research in quantum optimal control methodologies for next-generation quantum technologies. His work focuses on developing transformative computational frameworks applicable to natural sciences, logistics, and high-performance computing through advanced quantum device engineering. His research spans quantum optimal control for computation and many-body systems, emphasizing physical model development, model reduction techniques, and machine learning integration for scalable quantum hardware. Key focus areas include spin-qubit optimization, diamond quantum register engineering, and error suppression in gate operations, with significant contributions to ultracold atom systems and semiconductor-based quantum platforms. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals concentrated efforts on hardware-specific challenges across multiple quantum modalities: spin shuttling fidelity in semiconductor systems, gate optimization for nitrogen-vacancy centers, and photon-spin interface engineering. This work demonstrates a unifying thread of optimal control solutions tailored to platform-specific decoherence mechanisms and scalability constraints. As Director of PGI-8 within the Peter Grünberg Institut, Calarco oversees a dedicated research team advancing quantum control theory and applications, contributing substantially to European quantum technology roadmaps including the Quantum Flagship initiative and strategic European Commission reports.

Ivan H. DeutschView profile

Professor

• Quantum Information Science
• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
• Quantum Optics
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Ivan H. Deutsch is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Quantum Information and Control (CQuIC) at the University of New Mexico (UNM), affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (1992) and an S.B. from MIT (1987). His research focuses on quantum information science, quantum control, and atomic-molecular-optical physics, with emphasis on quantum computing, quantum simulation, and quantum measurement protocols. He collaborates extensively with experimental groups to bridge theoretical and applied quantum technologies. Deutsch leads the Deutsch Research Group, which explores quantum tomography, entanglement generation in neutral atoms, and fault-tolerant quantum computation using Rydberg-dressed systems. Notable achievements include developing protocols for robust entangling gates in Sr and Cs atoms, and pioneering work on spin squeezing and collective spin control. He received the APS Five Sigma Physicist Award in 2019 for outstanding contributions to quantum science. Key Collaborations: Profs. P.S. Jessen (UC Irvine), T. Albash (USC), A. Miyake (UNM), and experimentalists at Sandia/Los Alamos National Labs. Current Projects: Quantum control of qudits, leakage error mitigation, and analog quantum simulation of chaotic systems. Teaching: Graduate courses in quantum mechanics, quantum optics, and modern atomic physics. His work bridges foundational theory with experimental implementations, emphasizing scalable quantum technologies and the computational complexity of quantum systems. The Deutsch Group actively engages in NSF-funded projects advancing quantum sensing, error correction, and NISQ-era applications.

Yipeng HuangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Computer Architecture
• Analog Computing
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Yipeng Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University, School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on building and helping programmers use quantum, analog, and other emerging computer architectures for the post-Moore's Law era of computing. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Computer Architecture (CS 211) and Quantum Computing: Programs and Systems (CS 558/443). Huang actively mentors graduate students and recruits undergraduates for research in quantum computing and computer architecture. His PhD advisees include Zirui Li, Jonathan Garcia-Mallen, Adeeb Kabir, Haoyan Luo, Enhyeok Jang, and Seungwoo Choi, with undergraduate researchers including Pooja Kedia and Winston Li. Huang's research spans quantum computing, computer architecture, and analog computing. His work examines quantum error correction, quantum software development, and hybrid analog-digital systems for scientific computation. He has published extensively on quantum error correction, quantum compilation frameworks, and analog accelerators for solving differential equations and linear algebra problems. Huang's recent publications show a strong focus on practical quantum computing systems, with several 2025 papers on high-dimensional quantum error correction, qudit simulation, and optimized quantum program generation. His work bridges theoretical quantum computing with practical implementation challenges. 2024 ISCA Distinguished Artifact Award for Tetris: A Compilation Framework for VQA Applications in Quantum Computing 2021 MICRO Top Picks honorable mention 2017 MICRO Top Picks honorable mention 2016 MICRO Top Picks Huang serves on program committees for major computer architecture conferences including ISCA, ASPLOS, HPCA, and MICRO. He is actively involved in science education outreach, organizing the Workshop on Broadly Accessible Quantum Computing and serving on committees for the Summer Science Program and FIRST Robotics Competition.

Mark SaffmanView profile

Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Atomic Physics
• Quantum Optics
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Mark Saffman is the Johannes Rydberg Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison , and directs the Wisconsin Quantum Institute . His research focuses on quantum computing with neutral atoms, quantum optics, and entanglement, leveraging atomic physics principles to advance scalable quantum systems. He leads a lab developing neutral atom quantum processors with applications in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hybrid quantum networks. Key research areas include Rydberg atom arrays , optical trap engineering , and quantum gate optimization , with recent work addressing challenges in qubit connectivity, fault tolerance, and multi-species atom manipulation. His lab designs optical systems for large-scale qubit control, including passive optical masks and acousto-optic beam steering. Funding sources include the NSF, Department of Energy, and private quantum tech initiatives. Dr. Saffman collaborates with industry partners to transition academic breakthroughs into practical quantum devices. His group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating atomic physics, optics, and computer science to tackle quantum computing bottlenecks. The lab’s innovations include novel qubit readout techniques, entanglement generation protocols, and scalable architectures for neutral atom arrays.