Dr Denise Powell - Commercialising Quantum: challenges and opportunities for semiconductor materials
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Commercialising Quantum: challenges and opportunities for semiconductor materials
Dr Denise Powell
Compound Semiconductor Centre
Tuesday 19th November 2024 at 18:00
Room N4.07, North Building, School of Engineering, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
The lecture will also be streamed live as a Zoom online seminar. If you would like to join the online seminar, you will need to register with this link:
cardiff.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SCVOkEh9TKulXuqCwVWKBw
Abstract: Quantum technologies are expected to revolutionise many aspects of society; from enhanced imaging for healthcare, ultra-secure communications, GNSS-free navigation, detecting buried objects and rapid drug discovery, just to name a few.
The hype has certainly led to considerable investment in this field and yet, many challenges remain in commercialising quantum technologies. This talk will outline the key quantum systems that are maturing, the role that semiconductor materials play in enabling quantum effects and the barriers to achieving widescale adoption of quantum-enabled solutions.
The future is bright for semiconductors and the talk will also cover the opportunities in this field.
Biography: Following her PhD in electrical defects in semiconductor materials, Denise has held Process Engineering, Product Development and Process Integration roles at NXP, CIT and International Rectifier, focusing primarily on power devices on Si and GaN platforms. Prior to joining the Compound Semiconductor Centre (CSC), she was the Open Innovation Manager at IQE Plc, working closely with regional stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration around emerging applications. Currently, Denise is the Programme Manager for VCSEL and quantum technologies at CSC and manages several collaborative R&D projects, including Quantum Foundry. Denise also sits on the Industry and Knowledge Transfer Committee for the Materials for Quantum Network.
