Lightning Talk Presenter

Kathrin Spendier

Kathrin Spendier

Quantinuum

About

Dr. Kathrin Spendier serves as a Quantum Evangelist at Quantinuum. In this capacity, she actively engages with the quantum computing community, offering resources and support to users. She is passionate about promoting quantum computing adoption through educational outreach and community engagement.

Before joining Quantinuum, Dr. Spendier held the position of Associate Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. There, she undertook significant research in biophysical phenomena and condensed matter physics, while also designing and instructing a range of undergraduate and graduate physics courses. She earned her Ph.D. with distinction in Physics from the University of New Mexico.

Quantinuum's Practical Tools for Quantum AI, Security, and Computing

Quantinuum, the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneers powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum's continuously upgraded H-Series machines, powered by trapped ion technology, are known for their high fidelity in quantum computing. Quantinuum provides practical, state-of-the-art tools for the emerging field of Quantum AI, specializing in scalable solutions for optimization and machine learning. TKET, an open-source quantum SDK, focuses on optimizing quantum circuits for Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices. Additionally, Quantinuum is pioneering in Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP) through its work in compositionality and ZX-calculus. For data security, Quantum Origin delivers commercial cryptographic key generation rooted in verifiable quantum randomness. These contributions collectively enrich the existing quantum ecosystem, making it more tangible and versatile for real-world applications.

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