MQV In Persona
At Munich Quantum Valley and its associated institutes, many young scientists are working together to develop competitive quantum computers in Bavaria and to advance quantum technologies in their entire range. Their research activities are as diverse as the researchers themselves. "MQV In Persona" gives personal insights into the MQV ecosystem.
Jorge Echavarria
Staff scientist at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (BAdW)
Driven by a deep curiosity about how things work in general, Jorge Echavarria enjoys exploring the various layers of computing. In his position at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, he has been able to delve further into the area of quantum computing – a field that continues to amaze him.
| 25 April 2025 | Read more... |
Nils Quetschlich
Ph.D. student at the Chair for Design Automation (TUM)
With his studies and a trainee program at BMW, Nils Quetschlich made a quick start to his career in the field of autonomous driving. But his desire to do a Ph.D. and experience "pure research" led him to quantum computing, for which he develops software. The young computer scientist is always ready to seize an opportunity and looks forward to new challenges.
| 28 March 2025 | Read more... |
Daniela Zahn
Research associate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies
It is intellectual challenge that motivates Daniela Zahn. Together with her colleagues, she set up the cryogenic laboratory at the Fraunhofer EMFT, where she tests hardware components for quantum computers. What she particularly enjoys is the challenging characterisation of qubits.
| 28 February 2025 | Read more... |
Ludwig Nützel
Ph.D. student at the Chair for Quantum Theory (FAU)
Initially not overly enthusiastic about his physics studies, Ludwig Nützel eventually discovered his fondness for research. Today, he develops algorithms for quantum computing. Never stuck on one thing, but always having a wide range of interests and curiosity about all the funny opportunities that everyday life has to offer, a fun idea can turn into a side career as a ‘QuantenSchafkopf’ expert.
| 31 January 2025 | Read more... |
Santana Lujan
Research assistant at the DLR Space Operations and Astronaut Training institution
Santana Lujan never expected to work in science at some point in his life. Today, he is researching how the hardware of quantum computers can be optimally controlled. What always drives him is his curiosity to try out new things and his joy in constantly learning something new.
| 29 November 2024 | Read more... |
Barbora Hrdá
Ph.D. student at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security
Despite her preference for mathematical subjects, Barbora Hrdá only ventured into computer science as a second step. Today, she is aware of her ability to familiarize herself with complex topics and is happy that her path has led her to Fraunhofer AISEC, where she conducts research in the field of IT security for quantum computing.
| 31 October 2024 | Read more... |
Emily Wright
Ph.D. student at the Walther Meißner Institute (BAdW)
Solving complex quantum computing problems and moving halfway around the world to do so – Emily Wright views her Ph.D. as one big adventure. Always alternating between theory and experiment, she is researching the optimization of quantum gates at the Walther Meissner Institute and has never lost sight of how exciting and almost magical she finds quantum computers.
| 27 September 2024 | Read more... |
Tim Harris
MQV doctoral fellow at the Chair of Theoretical Nanophysics (LMU)
Already during his first years of study in Australia, Tim Harris was fascinated by the scientific publications on experiments carried out by Munich researchers to simulate materials with trapped atoms. Today, he is doing his doctorate in this field as a theorist at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and finds it exciting to collaborate closely with the experimental physicists.
| 30 August 2024 | Read more... |
Michelle Lienhart
MQV doctoral fellow at the Walter Schottky Institute (TUM)
As an ambitious swimmer, Michelle Lienhart learned early on how to work towards a long-term goal. Today, her perseverance and ambition are helping her in her Ph.D. in the field of quantum dots – constantly driven by her curiosity and enthusiasm for physics.
| 26 July 2024 | Read more... |
Stefan Huber
Staff scientist at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (BAdW)
For Stefan Huber, there is no question that a lot is currently happening in the field of quantum computing. However, the mathematician does not get carried away with overly euphoric expectations and takes a relaxed view of the future of the new technology. Together with his team at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, he is working on expanding quantum computing as a new service for science.
| 28 June 2024 | Read more... |
Theodora Drăgan
Research assistant at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems
Exploring something new and getting the best out of herself in the process – that is what motivates Theodora-Augustina Drăgan. In her work in the field of quantum machine learning, she develops programs that can solve problems more efficiently.
| 31 May 2024 | Read more... |
Christian Schneider
Postdoc at the Walther Meißner Institute (BAdW)
As a postdoc at the Walther Meißner Institute, Christian Schneider is responsible for advancing the work on fluxonium qubits. Creating something that has never existed before is what the physicist finds fascinating about his job. Not only is he passionate about the development of superconducting qubits, but he also sees exciting puzzles in many areas that have yet to be solved.
| 26 April 2024 | Read more... |
Richard Milbradt
Ph.D. student at the Chair of Scientific Computing (TUM)
As early as elementary school, Richard Milbradt wanted to become a researcher – "back then, for me that meant exploring the jungle and looking at animals" – today he researches open quantum systems. Even though his workplace is a fair way from a jungle, Richard has retained his original spirit of exploration.
| 28 March 2024 | Read more... |
Alexandra Schewski
Ph.D. student at the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies
Understanding complex interrelationships and delving deep into a topic – Alexandra Schewski quickly realized that she wanted to stay in research after her studies. At the Fraunhofer EMFT, she is developing processes that will enable the industrial production of superconducting quantum chips.
| 28 February 2024 | Read more... |
Kevin Mours
Ph.D. student at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
Kevin Mours is so enthusiastic about physics that he began his studies while still at school. Today, as a Ph.D. student at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, he builds experiments that capture individual atoms.
| 26 January 2024 | Read more... |
Kiran Adhikari
Ph.D. student at the Institute for Communications Engineering (TUM)
Kiran Adhikari has no shortage of ideas – whether they are solutions to specific mathematical problems, new approaches to his research on the quantum internet, or ways to help others. He realizes his ideas with great dedication, driven by curiosity and always striving to think outside the box.
| 24 November 2023 | Read more... |
Johan Tsayem
Research assistant at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits
As an electrical engineer, Johan Tsayem had to work his way into the world of qubits. Today, he designs quantum control chips and uses them to develop the basis of future quantum computers.
| 27 October 2023 | Read more... |
Anna Rupp
MQV doctoral fellow at the Chair of Experimental Physics (LMU)
Reaching the goal step by step with patience and diligence. These qualities, along with a large dose of perseverance, have already brought Anna Rupp several successes, both in sports and in her research on ultrathin nanomaterials.
| 22 September 2023 | Read more... |
Timo Eckstein
Ph.D. student at the Chair for Quantum Theory (FAU)
Understanding reality and playing an active role in shaping it is what drives Timo Eckstein. For this reason, he is developing quantum algorithms for the computing of the future in his doctoral studies.
| 25 August 2023 | Read more... |
Leon Sander
Ph.D. student at the Chair for Quantum Theory (FAU)
As a child, Leon Sander wanted to be an astronaut; today he is a theoretical physicist with great passion. For him, his research is a way to express himself while contributing a small part to a big development.
| 21 July 2023 | Read more... |
Xiao-Ting Michelle To
Ph.D. student at the Institute for Computer Science (LMU)
As part of the Munich Quantum Valley, Xiao-Ting Michelle To feels she is making a meaningful contribution to a great endeavor. With her research, she wants to simplify the complexity of quantum algorithms for users.
| 21 July 2023 | Read more... |
Lukas Burgholzer
Postdoc at the Chair for Design Automation (TUM)
Lukas Burgholzer enjoys his work so much that he sometimes finds it difficult to step away from it. The many challenges that still need to be solved in order to develop software for quantum computers are an incentive for the young computer scientist. His team is no less of a motivation.
| 21 July 2023 | Read more... |