Renowned Quantum Algorithm Expert Dr. Martin Roetteler to Lead IonQ’s Quantum Applications Team
The quantum applications team is focused on accelerating the path to commercial quantum advantage
Roetteler’s decades of quantum industry experience include leadership roles at
Roetteler will lead IonQ’s Quantum Applications development team, which identifies commercial applications of IonQ’s world-leading trapped ion quantum computing technologies and delivers business value to customers. Additionally, he will drive innovation in the algorithms space across chemistry, materials science, optimization, and quantum machine learning and AI. Roetteler joins
“We are thrilled that Martin, a world-renowned leader in quantum algorithms, has joined the company in this critical role,” says
“My career has been dedicated to bringing the potential of quantum computing power to fruition and to developing concrete, programmed solutions that deliver customer value. I am passionate about problems where our
Throughout Roetteler’s career, he has been a leading researcher on quantum algorithms. He led the quantum computing team at NEC Laboratories America from 2007 onward and developed tools and methods for scalable quantum resource estimation as a Principal Investigator in the Quantum Computer Science program funded by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) from 2012-2013. In 2013, Roetteler joined Microsoft, where he was a founding member of the Azure Quantum and Azure Quantum Elements teams, led the Q# Libraries team, and managed teams of quantum computing researchers. He is an inventor of over 110 patents worldwide and co-author of more than 140 academic journal publications.
Roetteler’s appointment reinforces IonQ’s commitment to driving innovation and advancing quantum applications, bolstered by its growing team of industry experts.
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