The future of quantum technology relies on the strength of its workforce. Through education, outreach, partnerships and professional development opportunities, we empower the next generation of experts in harnessing quantum technology to solve humanity’s most persistent challenges. As the demand for quantum professionals grows, we aim to cultivate skilled talent and shape new roles.
The Quantum Collaborative identifies, seeds and enhances collaboration among a wide variety of disciplines, including scientific fields (electrical engineering, physics, materials, computer science, data science, etc.) and humanistic studies (library sciences, social media, policy, societal impacts and many other areas that may not traditionally be associated with quantum technologies). Capitalizing on our connections with leading universities, state-of-the-art industry and flagship national laboratories, the Quantum Collaborative is uniquely positioned to educate learners of all levels with valuable knowledge that will provide opportunities to explore exciting new directions for future applications and improve the current state of quantum technologies.
Steering committee
Andreas Spanias
Professor and Senior Global Futures Scientist, Arizona State University
Expertise: Machine Learning, Signal Processing and Communications
Lincoln Carr
Professor, Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines
Expertise: Advancement of American Foreign Policy in Science, Technology and Innovation, Quantum Ecosystem Workforce Development, Theoretical QIST Research
Jianwei Niu
Professor and Associate Dean of University College, Computer Science, University of Texas at San Antonio
Expertise: Computer science; Data science, Software engineering and dependability; Privacy policy analysis and compliance
Jinke Tang
Professor and Head, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Wyoming
Expertise: Physics
Sophia Economou
Professor, Department of Physics, Virginia Tech
Expertise: Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Information, Quantum Control
Houlong Zhuang
Assistant Professor, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University
Expertise: Quantum Simulations, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing
Gennaro De Luca
Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, Arizona State University
Expertise: Quantum/Classical Machine Learning and Algorithms, Software Verification, Computer Science Education
David Stewart
Managing Director, Quantum Science and Engineering Institute, Purdue University
Quantum Community Engagement, Cross-Sector Partnership Building, Workforce Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Germán Dominguez
Director, Programs of Computer Science, IT and Data Science, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Expertise: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Innovation in Education
Juan Arturo Nolazco-Flores
Director, Data Science Hub,
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Expertise: Machine Learning and Speech Processing
Marisa Brazil
Associate Director, Research Services and Outreach and Community Engagement, Research Technology Office, Arizona State University
Expertise: Research Technologies, Workforce Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Community Engagement, Engaging Underserved and Underrepresented Communities; Emerging Technologies, Research Computing
Torey Battelle
Associate Director, Research Technology Office, Arizona State University
Expertise: Quantum Information Theory, Condensed Matter Physics, High-Performance Computing
