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In this captivating episode of Entangled Things, Srinjoy Ganguly returns to join Patrick and Ciprian for an engaging exploration of AI-assisted optimization and its synergy with quantum computing. As he embarks on his PhD journey in quantum computing in the UK, Srinjoy shares expert insights into the transformative impact of AI and quantum technologies on the future of innovation. Additionally, he offers practical advice for newcomers eager to step into the world of quantum computing. Don't miss this enlightening conversation at the crossroads of groundbreaking technology and exciting opportunities.
Srinjoy Ganguly is the founder & CEO of AdroitERA an EdTech firm which provides training on cutting edge technologies and IBM recognized Quantum Educator. He possesses a Masters in Quantum Computing Technologies from Technical University of Madrid, Spain and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from University of Southampton, UK.
He has over 4+ years of experience in Quantum Computing and 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, AI. He has completed research-based courses on 5G signal processing systems from IIT Kanpur. He led, mentored and taught Quantum Machine Learning (QML) study space at QResearch QWorld and authored a book on Quantum Computing with Silq Programming. He has conducted Faculty Development Training at IIIT Pune by special invitation, gave expert talks on QML at IEEE SPS and has conducted several webinars at various institutes related to QML and Quantum Computing.
He has been specially appointed and invited by Woxsen University as a Visiting Faculty to teach Quantum Computing to MBA students. He has also supervised research interns on QNLP, ZX calculus and Quantum Music as a part of QIntern 2021. His research interests include Quantum Machine Learning, Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP), Graphical Calculus for Quantum Computing (ZX Calculus) and Quantum Image Processing. -
In Episode 102 of Entangled Things, Patrick and Ciprian delve into the groundbreaking research that earned the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Together, they explore how cutting-edge research methods and advancements in artificial intelligence are reshaping the scientific landscape.
The discussion highlights the innovative tools and techniques driving progress, offering insights into how these developments will influence the future of quantum computing, physics, and beyond. Whether you’re a science enthusiast or an industry professional, this episode provides a fascinating look at the intersection of AI, research, and discovery.
Tune in for an engaging exploration of the science and innovation shaping tomorrow’s breakthroughs!
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In Episode 101, Patrick and Ciprian welcome back Elisabetta Valiante of 1Qbit for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Together, they explore how to tailor problems for quantum computers, the advancements in error-corrected qubits, and the rising energy demands of AI and Large Language Models. Tune in for expert perspectives on navigating these technological frontiers.
We are also thrilled to share a position paper co-authored by Elisabetta in collaboration with HPE, Qolab, Nvidia, and several other universities and institutions. This groundbreaking work delves into building scalable quantum supercomputers and overcoming key challenges in the field.🔗 Read the position paper on arXiv
🔗 HPE Blog Post: How to Build a Quantum SupercomputerTune in for expert perspectives on navigating these technological frontiers and advancing the quantum era.
Elisabetta Valiante has been a member of the Optimization Solutions Team at 1QBit since 2018. She is experienced in optimization problems in chemistry, biochemistry, and finance, as well as benchmarking quantum and quantum-inspired optimization algorithms and hardware.
Elisabetta graduated in Physics in her home country at the Sapienza University of Rome. She earned a PhD from the Ludwig Maximilian University with a dissertation on galaxy evolution, and had postdoctoral appointments at the University of British Columbia and Cardiff University. She was the leader of the first major world data release of the Herschel Astrophysical Terahertz Large Area Survey (H-ATLAS).
Elisabetta has published and co-authored scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented at many international conferences (for example, the XXIX International Astronomical Union General Assembly) and colloquia.
A passionate mentor, she recently participated in the “Girls and STEAM” event at Science World in Vancouver, BC.
Elisabetta currently resides in Vancouver, BC with her partner and her cat.
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EPISODE 100! In this milestone episode, Patrick and Ciprian are thrilled to welcome back Richard Campbell for a fascinating discussion that dives deep into the world of quantum advancements and scientific exploration.
Together, they explore the mysterious Majorana Fermion, the allure of Cold Fusion, the lessons from refuted papers, and the solutions and innovations that have reshaped the industry. Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes of thought-provoking insights and look ahead to the future of quantum technology!
Richard Campbell wrote his first line of code in 1977. His career has spanned the computing industry both on the hardware and software sides, development and operations. He was a co-founder of Strangeloop Networks, acquired by Radware in 2013, and was on the board of directors of Telerik that was acquired by Progress Software in 2014. Today he is a consultant and advisor to several successful technology firms and is the founder and chairman of Humanitarian Toolbox (www.htbox.org), a public charity that builds open-source software for disaster relief. Richard is the host of two podcasts: .NET Rocks! (www.dotnetrocks.com) the Internet Audio Talkshow for .NET developers and RunAs Radio (www.runasradio.com), a weekly show for IT Professionals. He also produces the DevIntersection (www.devintersection.com) series of conferences. -
In Episode 99, Patrick and Ciprian dive into recent breakthroughs from Shanghai University, exploring the rapid advancements in quantum computing, Shor’s Algorithm, and how we can start preparing today for the tech of tomorrow.
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In Episode 98, Patrick and Ciprian explore the potential paradigm shift in Quantum Computing. They dive into the world of photonics, harnessing nature’s capabilities, and the future of quantum computing’s next major breakthrough. -
In Episode 97, Patrick sits down with Jiafeng Harvest Xie, an Associate Professor at Villanova University, for a fascinating deep dive into the future of cybersecurity. They explore cutting-edge topics like post-quantum cryptographic engineering, the game-changing potential of homomorphic encryption, and the complexities of learning with errors. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the next frontier of encryption and data security.
Dr. Xie is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Villanova University. His research interests include cryptographic engineering, post-quantum cryptography, fully homomorphic encryption, fault detection & hardware security, and digitalization for telemetry systems. Dr. Xie has served as technical committee member for many reputed conferences such as HOST, ICCAD, and DAC. Currently, he is serving as Associate Editor for Microelectronics Journal, IEEE Access, and IEEE Trans. on VLSI Systems and Senior Associate Editor for IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems-II: Express Briefs. He received the IEEE Access Outstanding Associate Editor for the year of 2019, the 2022 IEEE Philadelphia Section Merrill Buckley Jr. Student Project Award AFRL Visiting Research Faculty Program (VFRP) Award 2022, IEEE Philadelphia Section Engineer of the Year Award 2024, and the Best Paper Award from IEEE International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust 2019 (HOST'19).Dr. Jiafeng (Harvest) Xie ([email protected])
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Villanova University
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In Episode 96, Patrick and Ciprian sit down with Scott Genin, Vice President of Materials Discovery at OTI Luminotics.
Together, they delve into cutting-edge topics including cathode patterning materials, the role of computational chemistry in innovation, and the exciting possibilities of programmable bosonic sampling.
Scott Genin is the Vice President of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics Inc., where he manages the computational design and synthesis of novel materials for organic light emitting diodes. As part of his role, he leads the development of algorithms to simulate molecules and material properties on quantum computers. Scott has a B.A.Sc in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from Queen’s University and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Scott previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry prior to joining OTI. -
In Episode 95, Patrick and Ciprian engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Peter Rohde. This episode dives into the world of blockchain technology, exploring the nuances of proof of stake vs. proof of work mechanisms and their implications for the future.
But that's not all! The discussion also ventures into the realm of quantum repeater networks, shedding light on their potential to revolutionize quantum communications.
Dr. Peter Rohde is BTQ's Senior Quantum Researcher and co-host of the podcast "The Quantum State." BTQ is an innovative leader in quantum technology and digital security. With the advent of quantum computing posing an imminent threat to digital security, we are dedicated to providing robust post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions to secure mission-critical networks. As one the first publicly-traded companies offering investors dual exposure to these growing fields, we are at the forefront of the digital security sector.
Dr. Peter Rohde completed his PhD at the University of Queensland in photonic quantum computing. His research has focussed on linear optics quantum computing, quantum cryptography and quantum communications. He was awarded an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship to pursue research in cloud quantum computing and encrypted quantum computation. He authored the book “The Quantum Internet” published by Cambridge University Press, the first academic text in the field, and co-authored “An Australian Strategy for the Quantum Revolution” in conjunction with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) which laid the foundations for Australia’s national quantum strategy. He has held positions at Oxford University, Macquarie University, University of Technology Sydney, University of Queensland and the Max-Planck Institute for the Science of Light. His theoretical research into boson-sampling has been highly influential and contributed to the demonstration of post-classical optical quantum computing.
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In Episode 94, Patrick welcomes back Dr. Vincent Berk, Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer at Quantum Xchange, for an insightful discussion on Post-Quantum Cryptography. Together, they explore the implications of the new NIST algorithms and what these developments mean for the future of enterprise security.
Dr. Vincent Berk is the Chief Strategy Officer at Quantum Xchange. Recognized as a highly technical cybersecurity executive and industry thought leader, Vince is also a successful entrepreneur and academic. He founded and led FlowTraq, an enterprise network security and analytics company from conception to acquisition and served as a computer science faculty member at the prestigious Dartmouth College.Dr. Berk has a Ph.D. in machine learning and large-scale data analytics from Leiden University and holds several patents in the application of data analysis in cybersecurity and network performance.
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In Episode 93, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect.
In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Quantum Networking. Noel shares insights on hybrid solutions for memory and the critical importance of defense in depth.Don't miss this enlightening conversation as we explore cutting-edge technologies and their implications for the future of quantum communications.
Noel Goddard, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, Qunnect
Noel is the CEO of Qunnect, a company innovating first-in-class hardware to transform the existing telecom infrastructure into quantum-secure communication networks. Noel joined Qunnect’s management team in 2020. Prior to this role, she was a seed investor with the Accelerate NY Seed Fund, where she built a portfolio of companies across deep technology and life science sectors in Downstate NY. Noel is a serial entrepreneur, having founded/led two biotech startup companies. Before joining the startup community, Noel was an assistant professor of physics at Hunter College, CUNY. She completed her postdoctoral research as a fellow at Harvard University and earned her PhD at Rockefeller University. Fun fact: Noel was an avid sportbike motorcyclist for 10 years. -
Episode 92: In this episode, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Harsh Patel, Head of Security at Router Protocol. Together, they delve into the intricacies of blockchain security, explore the advancements in quantum-safe cryptography, and discuss the pivotal breakthrough moments in quantum technology.
Harsh Patel is a Co-founder of the blockchain security firm 0xCommit and serves as the Head of Security at Router Protocol. His expertise lies at the intersection of technology and economics, where he applies his knowledge with keen insights from security and research standpoint. As an active contributor to the Bitcoin and Ethereum community, Harsh has made significant contributions to key research areas, notably in threat modeling of the Bitcoin network as a member of the Bitcoin Foundation. His research portfolio includes pioneering work such as the first paper on decentralized exchange in financial cryptography 2014 and studies on blockchain scalability.Since 2017, Harsh has been deeply involved in auditing smart contracts and has been a vocal advocate for blockchain security. He presented on blockchain security issues in Coccon 2017 and has a track record of discovering and reporting bugs in various bug bounty programs for leading projects like Compound.
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In Episode 91, Patrick and Ciprian welcome back Lewis Johnson, Chief Technology Officer of NLM Photonics. Together, they delve into the realms of photonics and nonlinear optics, explore various approaches to Quantum Computing, and discuss the ongoing efforts to make Quantum Computing practical for cloud applications.
Dr. Lewis E. Johnson has 15 years of experience in nanotechnology, computational chemistry, and materials design, and he is passionate about making a better future. He is currently the Chief Scientific Officer at NLM Photonics, a pioneering photonics company developing computing and networking solutions and devices, based in Seattle and Paris.Dr. Johnson has published over 30 scientific papers, secured two patents (with others pending), and given numerous conference presentations. He’s the co-author of the non-fiction book Understanding Nanomaterials Second Editon with Dr. Malkiat S. Johal.
In addition to NLM, Dr. Johnson is a Research Scientist at the University of Washington (UW) Department of Chemistry. He has extensive experience transferring academic research in technology into the private sector. Dr. Johnson has done postdoctoral research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and taught and conducted postdoctoral research at Pomona College. He has a dual Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanotechnology from UW. Dr. Johnson lives in Seattle with his cat Daisy. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
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Join Patrick and Ciprian as they welcome back Lajos Hanzo from the University of Southampton. In this episode, they delve into the intricacies of terrestrial and satellite communication links, explore the nuances of Quantum Search Algorithms, and discuss the latest advancements in Quantum Key Distribution.
Lajos Hanzo earned his Doctorate at the Technical University (TU) of Budapest, his Doctor of Sciences (DSc) degree at the University of Southampton (2004) and Honorary Doctorate at the University of Edinburgh (2015). He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Foreign Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences as well as a former Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Press. Since 1998 he has held the Chair of Telecommunications at Southampton University, UK where he has directed the research of wireless communications and nurtured over 100 doctoral students. He has published widely, including frontier research on paving the way from classical communications to quantum communications.
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In Episode 89, Patrick speaks with Murray Thom, Vice President of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave Quantum, Inc. The team discusses Machine Learning Models, redefining problems for Quantum Computers, and Quantum Supremacy.
Murray Thom, VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, has more than 20 years of experience in the quantum computing industry. A globally recognized speaker and thought leader, Murray helps businesses and organizations around the world understand quantum computing and the transformational impact it can have for them today. In previous roles at D-Wave, he was responsible for the development and delivery of the Leap quantum cloud service and the Ocean open-source tools. Murray has led teams engaged in customer projects related to applications, algorithms, and performance testing. He has even assembled a few early quantum computers by hand. -
In Episode 88, Patrick and Ciprian welcome back Tim Hollebeek from Digicert. They dive into the latest concerns surrounding learning with errors, the future security of encryption, and both current and emerging standards.
Timothy Hollebeek, Industry and Standards Technical Strategist at DigiCert, Inc. has nearly two decades of computer security experience, including eight years working on innovative security research funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. He remains heavily involved as DigiCert’s primary representative in multiple industry standards bodies, including the CA/Browser Forum, striving for improved information security practices that work with real-world implementations. A mathematician by trade, Tim spends a lot of time considering security approaches to quantum computing. -
In Episode 87 Patrick speaks with returning guest Himadri Majumdar, co-founder and chief executive of SemiQon, and first time guest Vishal Chatrath, CEO of Quantrolox.
The team explores building commercially focused supply chains to support automating qubit characterization, and how competition fosters innovation.
Himadri Majumdar is the Co-founder and chief executive of SemiQon. SemiQon builds silicon-based quantum processors for the million-qubit era. Prior to co-founding SemiQon he was the Program Manager for Quantum Technologies at VTT. In his role he helped companies in quantum technology domain - especially fabless start-ups - to utilize VTT’s R&D expertise and infrastructure in quantum technologies. Himadri was also a founding member of the Finnish Quantum technologies ecosystem, InstituteQ, and led the business arm of the ecosystem, BusinessQ. His ambition is to see SemiQon, and quantum technology in general, becoming a Finnish and global success story through cooperation and strategic partnerships. Himadri has 20 years of experience in innovation and innovation management and is also trained as an experimental physicist.SemiQon’s mission is to realise the promise of quantum computing by delivering scalability through powerful, resilient, and cost-effective quantum processors. SemiQon’s technology builds upon decades of development and know-how from the semiconductor industry, making its silicon processors commercially competitive and well-suited for mass-manufacturing. SemiQon is a spin-off from VTT, Finland and it operates at the Micronova Center for Applied Micro and Nanotechnology in Espoo, Finland.
With over 25 years of experience in the deep-tech, Vishal Chatrath is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building innovative products using cutting-edge technologies. He is the co-founder and CEO of QuantrolOx, an Anglo-Finnish spinout from Oxford University that is developing automation software to accelerate the scaling of quantum computers.Vishal experience spans across opto-electronics, smartphone SW, navigation systems, automotive, AI and quantum technologies. He has held various roles in research, manufacturing, operations, R&D, strategy, product management and business development. He has founded and led several startups, including Secondmind, an AI company, and VocalIQ, that was acquired by Apple in 2015. He is also an active advisor to promising deep tech startups and a member of the Founders Pledge, a community of entrepreneurs who commit to donate a portion of their personal proceeds to effective social causes. Vishal is a global citizen who has lived in 15 cities across 11 countries, from the Equator to the Arctic.
QuantrolOx, an Oxford University spinout, is the developer of Quantum EDGE software for qubit, and quantum processor tune up automation. We envision a world where the bring-up, characterisation and testing or every qubit will be fully automated enabling quantum scientists to spend less time tuning qubits and more time on advancing quantum computing, thereby accelerating the path to practical quantum computers.
Quantum EDGE integrates with major quantum hardware providers by building on open-architecture principles enabling organisations to select the best components for their quantum systems.
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In Episode 86: In this visionary episode, Patrick and Ciprian dive into the evolving world of artificial intelligence.
They explore groundbreaking developments in GPT and large language models, assess the commercial stability of quantum computing, and discuss the upcoming discoveries and solutions poised to transform our future. Tune in to Episode 86 of 'Entangled Things' for an in-depth analysis of the technologies shaping our tomorrow. -
In Episode 85, Patrick and Ciprian speak with returning guest Steven Girvin of Yale University. The team discusses error correction, Rydberg states, erasure errors, and dual rail encoding.
Dr. Steve Girvin
After graduating in a high school class of 5 students in the small village of Brant Lake, NY and completing his undergraduate degree in physics from Bates College, Dr. Girvin earned his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Princeton University in 1977.Dr. Girvin joined the Yale faculty in 2001, where he is Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics and Professor of Applied Physics. From 2007 to 2017 he served as Yale’s Deputy Provost for Research, overseeing strategic planning for research across Yale. From 2019 to 2021, he served as founding director of the Co-Design Center for Quantum Advantage, one of five national quantum information science research centers funded by the Department of Energy.
Along with his experimenter colleagues Michel Devoret and Robert Schoelkopf, Professor Girvin co-developed ‘circuit QED,’ the leading architecture for construction of quantum computers based on superconducting microwave circuits.
Dr. Girvin is a Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Member of the US National Academy of Sciences. In 2007, he and his collaborators, Allan H. MacDonald and James P. Eisenstein were awarded the Oliver E. Buckley Prize of the American Physical Society for their work on the fractional quantum Hall effect. In 2019, he and coauthor Kun Yang published the textbook “Modern Condensed Matter Physics” with Cambridge University Press.
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In Episode 84, Patrick speaks with Ryan Lafler, President and CTO of Quantum Corridor. They discuss communications systems, Quantum key distribution, and high transmission networks.
Ryan Lafler co-founded Quantum Corridor, LLC, in early 2022 and serves as the President and Chief Technology Officer of the company. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience developing telecommunications solutions and has had considerable success constructing data and voice networks at scale. He previously co-founded Coeo Solutions, LLC, a managed service provider that has established fiber networks across 39 of 50 states in the U.S. He also founded FIT Telco, a telecommunications consulting firm supplying expertise in critical bandwidth for more than 30 international providers across the country. As President and CTO of Quantum Corridor, Ryan is responsible for day-to-day pathway and asset management, as well as the design, implementation and management of Quantum Corridor’s network. He possesses extensive experience and a comprehensive technical understanding of telecommunications and fiber networks, which will facilitate the advancement of capabilities and efficiencies in Quantum Corridor while providing innovative solutions with new technologies. Originally from Arizona, Ryan is a Tool fan, an auto fanatic and lives in the west suburbs of Chicago. - Laat meer zien
