Dr. John Preskill – A professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology, Dr. Preskill is renowned for his work on quantum information and quantum computing. He’s the director of the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter at Caltech and has delivered various public lectures on quantum technology’s promise.
Dr. Krysta Svore – As the General Manager of Quantum Software at Microsoft, Dr. Svore is a leading voice in developing algorithms and software for quantum computers. Her work focuses on transforming quantum algorithms into practical applications.
Dr. Robert Schoelkopf – A Sterling Professor of Applied Physics and Physics at Yale, Dr. Schoelkopf has been a pioneer in the field of quantum science and engineering. He’s co-founded Quantum Circuits, Inc. (QCI), pushing forward with innovations in quantum computing technology.
Dr. Jay Gambetta – Holding a pivotal role as IBM Fellow and Vice President at IBM Quantum, Dr. Gambetta has been instrumental in IBM’s efforts in quantum research. He specializes in aspects of quantum information, algorithms, and device performance.
Prof. Michelle Simmons – A leading researcher at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Prof. Simmons has received international acclaim for her pioneering work in atomic electronics and quantum computing.
Dr. Seth Lloyd – As a professor at MIT, Dr. Lloyd’s contributions span quantum mechanical theory, especially how information theory intersects with quantum mechanics. His explorations into the capabilities and limits of quantum computers have been widely recognized.
Dr. Charlie Bennett – Often hailed as one of the founders of quantum information theory, Dr. Bennett’s work at IBM as a Fellow has delved deep into the entanglement phenomenon and quantum cryptography.
Dr. John Martinis – Known for his experimental work in quantum computing, Dr. Martinis was associated with Google’s quantum effort, making significant contributions to the company’s quantum supremacy claim.
Prof. Rainer Blatt – Holding a position at the University of Innsbruck, Prof. Blatt’s work has significantly advanced the field of quantum computing. He’s known for his experiments using trapped ions to form quantum bits (qubits).
Dr. Matthias Troyer – As a Principal Researcher at Microsoft, Dr. Troyer’s work revolves around quantum algorithms and their applications. Before joining Microsoft, he was a professor of computational physics at ETH Zurich, where he developed algorithms for quantum computing.
