Kok Wai Chan

Dr. Kok Wai Chan is an Australian Research Council Industry Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. His research focuses on scalable quantum computing architectures, particularly the fabrication of silicon quantum dot qubits and integration of superconducting microwave resonators. He leads efforts in 3D integration technologies and quantum device fabrication, having previously established cleanroom facilities for quantum computing at IQM Quantum Computers and the National University of Singapore. His work spans roles at Microsoft Quantum and UNSW’s Dzurak Research Group, contributing to breakthroughs like the first two-qubit state tomography in silicon spin qubits. Dr. Chan holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from UNSW and has secured major grants, including the ARC Industry Fellowship (Mid-Career) Round 2023 to advance semiconductor quantum processors.

His research interests include quantum device fabrication, spin-photon coupling, and scalable quantum processor design. He has authored over 30 journal articles and conference papers, focusing on topics such as silicon quantum dot arrays, superconducting circuit integration, and quantum error mitigation. His engineering innovations, such as 3D interconnects and advanced fabrication processes, aim to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial quantum hardware.

• Education: PhD and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (UNSW)
• Affiliations: ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation, ANFF, and CA2DM Cleanroom Facilities
• Awards: ARC Industry Fellowship (2023)
• Labs: Dzurak Research Group, IQM Quantum Computers’ fabrication team