Dimitris Angelakis is a tenured Professor at School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton.
He is also a visiting Professor at Centre for Quantum Technologies, Singapore and Director Elect in the Institute for Quantum Computing and Quantum Technologies, NCSR, Demokritos.
Experienced research professor in quantum physics, PhD from Imperial College with several years of research experience and leading research groups in Cambridge University, Greece and Singapore. He is known for his works in quantum simulation.
He has received several awards including the 2018 Google Quantum Innovation Award, the Valerie Myerscough Award from University of London 2000, as well as the Institute of Physics Quantum Electronics Thesis Prize 2002. His work has appeared in Science, Nature, New Scientist, Nature Research Highlights, The Innovation Magazine, Physics World, CNN and SKY among others.
He regularly delivers talks about quantum computing to non-specialist audiences and consults industry, banking and IT sectors about the upcoming revolution in quantum computing and possible commercial applications.
He enjoys discussing science at all levels, interested in world history, and likes sampling good wine.
Visit Angelakis research group website for more information.
