Dr. Heike Riel’s work wants to explore new directions in computing, for example Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Nanotechnology. She is an IBM fellow, Head of Science & Technology and Lead of IBM Research Quantum Europe & Africa. Riel did not only file more than 50 patents, but she also authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications. Recently she received the 2022 IEEE Andrew S. Grove Award for outstanding contributions to solid-state devices and technology.
Her topic today will be Quantum Computing.