OQC Founder, Dr. Peter Leek, appointed as Chief Scientific Officer

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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