In this episode of ML4Q&A, Michaela Eichinger, Product Solutions Physicist at Quantum Machines and quantum content creator, joins Chris and Mira to discuss her journey from academic research to working in a deep-tech startup.
Listen to the full podcast episode with Michaela here or using your podcatcher.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:46 The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics
00:08:41 Josephson junction fabrication
00:10:26 Choosing to study Physics in Regensburg and Infineon Internship
00:19:42 PhD at the Niels Bohr Institute and Lab Culture
00:29:26 PhD Research: From Gatemons to Stencil Fabrication
00:38:49 Writing Patents vs Publications
00:40:43 From PhD to Industry: Joining Quantum Machines
00:47:42 Michaela’s Role at QM and Quantum Control for different qubit platforms
00:55:31 What is an FPGA (Field programmable gate array)
00:59:46 Control requirements for fault tolerant quantum computers
01:11:08 Science Communication: Becoming a Quantum Content Creator
01:19:49 Outlook: Quantum Industry and Career Perspectives
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