Hi, I’m Florian! I am a Quantum Computing Scientist, with 2.5y of industry experience.
I am currently at Nord Quantique, building quantum computers based on bosonic codes.
Previously, I worked at 1QBit, on quantum control, quantum error correction, connecting quantum control to quantum error correction, modeling and simulation of various superconducting quantum devices, co-design of hardware and control, and bosonic codes. I’ve written a lot of numerical code for large-scale simulations using JAX, and have also coupled machine learning with quantum computers and contributed to patents. And I have initiated and led a project, developed roadmaps, and managed a collaboration with a partner company.
Before coming to the quantum industry, I did my PhD at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, where I held a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, doing pen-and-paper theory work on General Relativity. I made the decision to transition from curiosity-driven fundamental research to impact-oriented applied research in the quantum industry, you can read more about that here: https://insidetheperimeter.ca/people-of-pi-the-superposition-of-florian-hopfmueller/
I’m fortunate to have landed in the quantum industry! If you are considering joining the industry, or have questions about it, please reach out.
When I am not busy building useful quantum computing systems, you can find me playing in the viola section at the university orchestra, tending to my orchids, playing with my cat Timo, biking, or canoeing in Algonquin Park.
Here is where you can find me online:
- GitHub, public contributions from former 1QBit account
- My scientific publications can be found at Google Scholar
- I have written a blog post on the Peeling Decoder for erasure errors in the surface code, at Medium