Senior Director of Product Technologies, Quantinuum
“Quantum Computing: Progress Towards Real-World Impact”
20 February 2025
Abstract
Consistent with other emergent technologies, the hype of quantum computing has not always been aligned to current realities. However, quantum computing is no longer a distant dream—it’s quickly progressing, and it’s poised to revolutionize industries and economies worldwide. In this talk, we’ll explore the quest for near-term quantum utility, breakthroughs in quantum error correction, and Quantinuum’s path to fully fault-tolerant quantum computers. As a truly new and unique tool, quantum computing will reshape the way we solve complex problems in areas such as chemistry, finance, and others that are not yet identified.
This session will also dive into Quantinuum’s leading approach to building high performance quantum hardware, how we benchmark them, adding much needed transparency to quantum computing technology development. The high-fidelity operations and rich feature set of Quantinuum’s trapped ion quantum computers are driving innovation and paving the way for real-world applications that deliver tangible impact.
At the heart of this transformation is collaboration. The future of quantum computing depends on partnerships that push boundaries, foster creativity, and accelerate progress. Join us as we discuss how these advancements can empower nations, including New Zealand, to become leaders in the emerging quantum era.
Bio
Dr. Russell Stutz is currently leading the Product Technologies group of Quantinuum, where he is responsible for technology advancements in areas including quantum operations, microfabrication, and photonics. He received his Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Kansas performing research in experimental particle physics. Upon graduation he received a commission in the US Air Force. As an Air Force officer, he worked on laser research at the Air Force Research Lab, Directed Energy Directorate at Kirtland AFB, NM. Dr. Stutz received his PhD from the University of Colorado-Boulder in atomic, molecular, and optical physics in 2010 studying the electron electric dipole moment in trapped molecular ions. After receiving his PhD, Dr. Stutz worked industrial research and development at AOSense developing quantum sensors, as well as Lockheed Martin. He started at Honeywell Quantum Solutions, a precursor of Quantinuum, in 2016.
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