Michael Biercuk — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

CEO & Founder of Q-CTRL since 2017, a quantum technology company that delivered GPS-free navigation using quantum sensors.
Professor of Quantum Physics & Quantum Technology at The University of Sydney since 2010.
Pioneer of quantum control engineering, developing solutions for quantum sensing and quantum computing.
Recipient of the 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher and the 2011 NMI prize for excellence in measurement science.
Served as a full-time technical consultant to DARPA from 2005-2008, advising on quantum information and advanced computer architectures.
Holds a PhD and AM in Physics from Harvard University.

Biography

Michael J. Biercuk is the CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL, a venture-capital-backed quantum technology company, and a Professor of Quantum Physics & Quantum Technology at The University of Sydney. Born and raised in New York City, he is recognized as a pioneer of quantum control engineering. Under his leadership, Q-CTRL achieved a historic milestone by delivering true commercial advantage from quantum technology, enabling GPS-free navigation using quantum sensors.