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- Renowned quantum information theorist Professor Stephen Bartlett has joined Diraq as Senior Advisor in Quantum Architectures, providing strategic guidance on quantum error correction and scalable, fault-tolerant design.
- Bartlett will retain his leadership roles as Director of Sydney Nano and Professor of Physics at the University of Sydney while advising Diraq during a key expansion phase, which includes a Stage A DARPA contract under the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.
- The appointment strengthens Diraq’s technical leadership in spin-based quantum processor development, as Bartlett brings deep expertise in quantum theory, national policy, and commercialization to support the company’s roadmap toward utility-scale quantum computing.
PRESS RELEASE – World-renowned quantum information theorist Professor Stephen Bartlett has taken up the role of Senior Advisor in Quantum Architectures with Diraq, providing the company with high-level strategic and technical direction in the crucial areas of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architecture design.
Bartlett is a recognised thought leader in the international quantum information community. He is the Director of Sydney Nano and is a board member of Quantum Australia, having led the bid for this national body and served as its inaugural executive director. Stephen has also served as a board member of the Sydney Quantum Academy since its establishment in 2018 and is Lead Editor of the respected American Physical Society journal PRX Quantum.
Bartlett will undertake his new role at Diraq in parallel with his substantive role as director of Sydney Nano and professor of physics at the University of Sydney, and he will continue to serve in his existing national leadership roles.
Bartlett is a recognised world leader in quantum error analysis, quantum error correction and quantum resource estimation. His addition to the Diraq team further elevates the technical expertise within the company, in particular strengthening capabilities in the core areas related to fault-tolerant quantum computing and scalable architectures.
His appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company, after being awarded a Stage A contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for its landmark Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).
“Stephen’s vast experience and innovative research in quantum information science will be a key asset as we optimise the designs for Diraq’s utility-scale quantum computers,” said CEO and Founder Andrew Dzurak.
He adds, “Stephen is a leading researcher who is highly respected around the world, with a breadth of experience in both fundamental and applied research in quantum information theory. His leadership and deep knowledge along with commercialisation skills will further enable the successful execution of key milestones in Diraq’s technical roadmap”.
In accepting the appointment, Bartlett said, “I’m excited to be joining Diraq at this key juncture, and look forward to bringing my experience to support deeper research and development and to drive further advancements in Diraq’s spin-based quantum processor chip technology. Diraq’s technology has significant advantages in terms of lower energy consumption, lower capital and operational costs, and a smaller footprint than competing technologies.”
“Quantum technology has huge potential to translate into meaningful benefits for society and I’m looking forward to working with the outstanding team of experts at Diraq to help realise the potential of their unique technology,” Bartlett said.
About Professor Stephen Bartlett
A theoretical quantum physicist, Professor Stephen Bartlett obtained a PhD in physics from the University of Toronto. Bartlett was recently appointed Director of the University of Sydney Nano Institute and was a key figure in the establishment of the Sydney Quantum Academy in 2019.
He has served as a chief investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS), heading a program on Designer Quantum Materials. As a professor in physics, he has also served as the Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
Professor Bartlett is the inaugural lead editor of the American Physical Society journal PRX Quantum and sits on the International Scientific Advisory Board of the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Initiative at University of British Columbia. Most recently, he is establishing the Australian Research Council Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing (FLiQC).
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