In the season two premiere of Been There, Done That, host Dr. Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director of QED-C, welcomes Dr. Nicholas Harrigan of NVIDIA for a conversation on the fast-changing world of quantum computing. Dr. Harrigan reflects on his academic path and career journey, while also sharing NVIDIA’s vision for the field, including efforts to integrate quantum processors into supercomputing environments and to foster collaboration across hardware, software, and control system partners. The episode also highlights the critical role of workforce development in sustaining innovation in this rapidly evolving industry.

 

Show Notes

Dr. Nicholas Harrigan communicates NVIDIA’s pivotal role in advancing quantum computation. Formerly, he was Director of Marketing and a Senior Quantum Scientist at PsiQuantum. Dr. Harrigan has created science communication programs at various academic institutions, served as a teacher and lecturer, and co-authored the O’Reilly book “Programming Quantum Computers.” He holds a PhD from Imperial College London, where his research focused on quantum foundations and quantum information. 

 

Been There, Done That is produced by Association Briefings.

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Release Date: 02/10/2025, 15:00:00