Featured Researchers



John Preskill

In-Depth Conversation with John Preskill

As a professor at Caltech and the director of the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter, Preskill has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research that promises to revolutionize technology as we know it. With a rich background in particle physics and fundamental physics, he brings a unique perspective to the conversation.

Akshay Murthy

A minute with: Akshay Murthy

Bringing expertise in materials science and engineering, Akshay Murthy is a leader at Fermilab’s Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center. Murthy’s passion at SQMS is extending the lifetimes of quantum states to realize next-generation quantum computers and sensors.

University of Illinois Chicago Students

University of Illinois Chicago students write the book on automating diamond membrane creation for quantum devices

The Break Through Tech Chicago initiative enables six UIC students to develop a process that will accelerate the creation of quantum materials at the Q-NEXT quantum research center.

Chloe Washbaugh

Chloe Washabaugh creates designer molecules for the quantum future

Q-NEXT collaborator and UChicago grad student Chloe Washabaugh creates high-performance qubits from designer molecules. Not only is she expanding the applications of quantum devices, but she’s also working to attract a diverse audience to quantum.

Chengyun Hua

Quantum Voices Q&A: Chengyun Hua

QSC contributor Chengyun Hua focuses on optical measurements and spin transport in topological materials. She first joined ORNL as a Russell fellow and has continued her work in a post-doc position.


Edward Schmitt

Meet Edward Schmitt, facilities engineer

Former Marine Corps electronics technician Edward Schmitt keeps the Argonne Quantum Foundry running while advocating for veterans.

Silvia Zorzetti

Silvia Zorzetti receives DOE Early Career Award for her quantum research.

Zorzetti’s research aims to help preserve quantum information by focusing on improvements to the way we transport it. The award provides $2.5 million over the next five years to support her work.

João Barata

João Barata Awarded CERN Fellowship

The theoretical physicist, who works with the Co-Design Center for Quantum Advantage to explore high-energy and nuclear physics applications of quantum computing, will continue his research at CERN.

Nathan Wiebe

Springing Simulations Forward with Quantum Computing

Simulating oscillator dynamics is now faster with quantum computing.