READING,
England, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OQC, a
global leader in quantum computing solutions and spin-out from
Oxford University's Department of
Physics, today announced the appointment of Dr Peter Leek as Chief Scientific Officer. Leek,
the visionary behind OQC's core technology, will lead the company's
scientific research operations and spearhead its global research
programmes.
Dr. Leek has been instrumental in shaping OQC's scientific
foundation since its inception in 2017, serving as a scientific
advisor to the company alongside his continuing academic research
at the University of Oxford. His
pioneering work in quantum computing, particularly with
superconducting qubits, has positioned OQC at the forefront of the
industry. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment as OQC embarks
on its next stage of growth and focuses on advancing its core
technology toward the era of universal fault tolerant quantum
computation.
CEO Gerald Mullally commented,
"As OQC continues to grow and we progress on our journey, it is an
exciting time to see Peter take on the new role of Chief Scientific
Officer. His deep expertise and vision have been fundamental to our
success, and his leadership will be crucial as we continue to build
on our core IP and drive scientific excellence forward."
Dr. Leek, an active researcher, is a pioneer in the field of
quantum computing, particularly known for his contributions to
superconducting quantum circuits. With a PhD from the University of Cambridge, and postdoctoral research
experience from ETH Zurich in the science of circuit QED, he has
led his own research group at the University
of Oxford since 2012, where OQC's core IP was first
developed.. The new Chief Scientific Officer is also a
co-investigator in the UK's national quantum computing research
hub, where he continues to play a prominent role in the national
programme.
"Taking on the role of Chief Scientific Officer at OQC is both
an honour and an exciting opportunity," said Dr. Peter Leek. "The OQC team is full of talent and
I am excited to work with them to continue to advance our research
and innovation in quantum computing. Together, we will build on our
strong foundation and drive the next wave of technological
breakthroughs."
The core IP developed by Leek has underpinned OQC achieving
the world-first integration of a quantum computer into
a colocation data centre and delivering Europe's first Quantum Compute-as-a-Service
platform. The company's research department has continued to make
notable contributions to the progression of the technology,
including electron-beam annealing of Josephson junctions offers
precise control over qubit frequencies post-fabrication, and
developing a hardware efficient error-detection method laying the
foundation to implement quantum error correction in next-generation
quantum computers.
About OQC
OQC is a global leader in quantum computing-as-a-service,
building a brighter future by providing enterprise-ready quantum
solutions that seamlessly integrate into digital infrastructures
and customer workflows. By pushing technological boundaries, we
were the first commercially available quantum computer in the UK,
the first Quantum Compute-as-a-Service company in Europe, and the first in the world to deploy a
quantum computer to a commercial data centre including the
integration with high performance compute. Our work has begun to
break down technical, financial, and geographical barriers to
quantum; offering every enterprise a chance to seize a competitive
edge.
Our latest device, OQC Toshiko, is the world's first and only
enterprise ready platform: a powerful next generation system,
deployed to commercial data-centres, enabling businesses to
securely tap into ground-breaking technology. For more information,
visit our website: www.oqc.tech.
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