Prof. Michael Biercuk

Michael J. Biercuk is the CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL and a Professor of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology at the University of Sydney where he also serves as Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. Through these roles he has become a globally recognized pioneer in the discipline of quantum control engineering, seeking to make quantum systems perform useful work.  Michael earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and his Masters and PhD from Harvard University. He held a research fellowship in the Ion Storage Group at NIST Boulder, and has served as a full-time technical consultant to DARPA, helping to steer government investments in quantum information and advanced computer architectures. Michael is a SXSW and TEDx speaking alumnus and has won multiple awards for research, innovation, and commercial technology development. 

Qualifications: 
PhD, Harvard University, USA (2005)
AM, Harvard University, USA (2003)
BA, University of Pennsylvania, USA (2001)
Research Facilities: 
Current Supervision


Honours project - Principal Advisor

Doctor Philosophy - Principal Advisor


Doctor Philosophy - Principal Advisor


Doctor Philosophy - Principal Advisor


Doctor Philosophy - Principal Advisor

Undergraduate project - Principal Advisor


Doctor Philosophy - Principal Advisor


Doctor Philosophy - Principal Advisor


Doctor Philosophy - Principal Advisor

Completed Supervision

(2015)
Undergraduate project - Principal Advisor

(2015)
Honours project - Principal Advisor

Last reviewed 23 July 2015

Major funding support

Australian Research Council

The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.