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Mikhail Shalaginov

Mikhail Shalaginov

Quantum Machine Build Lead, QuEra Computing

Dr. Mikhail Shalaginov is a quantum scientist and entrepreneur. He earned his Ph.D. in Quantum Photonics from Purdue University and conducted postdoctoral research at MIT. At QuEra Computing, he leads a team developing product-level neutral-atom quantum machines. He also conceived Qubitcoin, a quantum proof-of-work concept embedding useful quantum tasks into mining.

Speaking Topics

  • Advances in quantum computers
  • Merging quantum computers and blockchains
  • Quantum computing readiness to threaten existing security protocols