Michelle Y Simmons

Professor Michelle Y Simmons AO is a Laureate Fellow and Director of the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology at UNSW Sydney. She founded Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC), Australia's first vertically integrated quantum computing company, and pioneered atomic electronics by creating devices in silicon with atomic precision.

• Research focuses on quantum computing, spin qubits, and atomic-scale engineering
• Key achievements: first quantum gates with donor atoms, 3D atomic chip architecture

Recent publications highlight advancements in silicon qubit fabrication, quantum coherence, multi-qubit control, and noise mitigation. These works emphasize scalable architectures and practical quantum computing solutions.

Scientific awards include:

• 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
• 2023 Swiss Erna Hamburger Prize
• 2022 AmCham Alliance Award
• 2021 Bakerian Medal
• 2018 Australian of the Year
• 2017 L’Oréal-UNESCO Laureate

Her leadership in quantum research has secured major industry partnerships (CBA, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank) and driven the development of silicon-based quantum technologies. Current work involves optimizing spin qubit performance and exploring applications of quantum computing in materials science and information processing.