Quantum Tech Pod Episode 72: Andrei Dragomir, Aquark Technologies

05/15/24 • 41 min

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Andrei Dragomir – Co-Founder and CEO of quantum company Aquark Technologies is live! Andrei grew up in Romania in a house with a scientific focus: his mother is a professor of physics, and his father is an engineer. He remembers as a kid going to his mom's lab after school, where his toys of choice were the devices lying around—the optics, the lasers, the electronics. He moved to the UK to study, and for the first two-thirds of his PhD at the University of Southampton, he focused on microfabrication and vacuum science rather than quantum physics. Aquark Technologies was spun out of the University of Southampton in 2021 to develop the world’s smallest plug-and-play cold atom quantum device. Andrei and I discussed recent developments in cold atom technology, including the invention of “super molasses,” which simplifies miniaturizing and mainstreaming this technology. One application is a “gravity camera,” which can scan large areas simultaneously and monitor long-term gravity signatures. The company has been selected for the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) initiative, a NATO-funded accelerator program. Aquark aims to miniaturize quantum devices for multiple real-world applications, such as sensing, computing, and communications, leveraging cold atom technology. Check out my wide-ranging conversation with Andrei! The “Quantum Tech Pod” podcast, hosted by Christopher Bishop from Inside Quantum Technology, offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of quantum technology. Christopher, an industry expert, engages with leading figures in the field, discussing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and challenges in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and cryptography. The podcast is an informative platform for experts and enthusiasts, providing insights into how quantum technology shapes the future and its implications across various industries. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about quantum technology, “Quantum Tech Pod” delivers engaging conversations illuminating this cutting-edge field.

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 71: Lawrence Gasman, President, IQT Research – Inside Quantum Technology

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Lawrence Gasman, President of IQT Research, is live! Lawrence Gasman, a renowned expert in quantum technology, hails from North London and is an alumnus of Manchester University, where he studied mathematics and philosophy. He further honed his skills with an MBA from the prestigious London Business School. Over the past 30 years, Lawrence set up several market research companies specializing in different technologies, with the most continued focus on telecommunications. He and I discussed the range of topics he covers in his role as President of IQT Research, including guidance on telecom, advanced materials, smart tech markets, and an emphasis on quantum technology. Lawrence and his team will be publishing the Quantum Technology Industry Report 2024 in the next few weeks. It is a treasure trove of insights for executives, offering a comprehensive perspective on today's quantum technology landscape, including market forecasts, initiatives at major companies, and potential investment opportunities. If you want to know how Roche uses quantum computers to design drugs or what JP Morgan is doing on portfolio optimization, the QTIR 2024 provides guidance to help you understand how specific verticals are leveraging quantum technologies. Listeners can download an excerpt today from the main IQT website. Check out my wide-ranging conversation with Lawrence! The “Quantum Tech Pod” podcast, hosted by Christopher Bishop from Inside Quantum Technology (IQT), offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of quantum technology. Christopher, an industry expert, engages with leading figures in the field, discussing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and challenges in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and cryptography. The podcast is an informative platform for experts and enthusiasts, providing insights into how quantum technology shapes the future and its implications across various industries. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about quantum technology, “Quantum Tech Pod” delivers engaging conversations illuminating this cutting-edge field.

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 73: Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice, is live! Zhanet earned a DPhil from the University of Oxford in Materials Science where she designed novel methods for the development of quantum dot technologies. As the result of creating a patent application from her doctoral research, Zhanet began considering how to translate her academic quantum research into real world applications. She strongly believes that sharing scientific discoveries with society is a key responsibility of scientists. The result? Quantum Dice! Her company is developing the world's fastest self-certifying and completely embedded quantum random number generator - QRNG. Founded in April 2020, Quantum Dice was spun out of the world's leading quantum optics group at the University of Oxford. As COO, she was involved in scaling the start-up from five founding members to a team of twenty in under two years. In addition, her external role involved business development for large enterprises including securing a commercial contract with HSBC for exploring QRNGs in Monte Carlo simulations. As a result of her work in the sector, she has recently been awarded Electronics Weekly's Electronics Entrepreneur of the Year. She hopes to use her platform to further promote STEM subjects among young women as they navigate their careers. Check out my fascinating conversation with Zhanet! #QRNG #quantumrandonnumbergenerator #quantumcomputing #quantumnetworking #WomenInQuantum Inside Quantum Technology