Overview of Europe’s Largest Quantum Industry Association and its Synergy to Micro and Nano Industry
Abstract
European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) is dedicated to the quantum technology sector’s growth and to informing policies, shaping the foundations of the industry, enhancing the quantum-related industry’s competitiveness, and bringing value to our societies.
This talk will provide an overview of QuIC and the synergies between quantum and nanotechnology. Nanodevices, such as quantum dots, nanowires, and single-electron transistors, often leverage quantum effects at the nanoscale. The quantum phenomena can enhance nanodevices and vice versa. Nanotechnology contributes to the development of quantum sensors, enabling precise measurements at the nanoscale. This latest chip legislation in Europe, and the US represents a significant boost for quantum information science and technology.
Biography
Professor Ziad Melhem is the Founder and CEO of Oxford Quantum Solutions Ltd (OQS). OQS is an independent Consultancy Business launched in Feb 2021 focusing on Innovations and Advanced Solutions, Strategic Business Development, Executive Mentoring, Strategic Road mapping, and Technical Authority on Superconducting, Cryogenics, Instrumentation in Quantum and Nanotechnology applications for Quantum, Energy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Transport and Power Applications. From 1st Dec 2022, Ziad has been appointed as a Professor at the Physics Department, Lancaster University with a particular focus on Business Development and Technology Transfer of Advanced Technologies in Low-Temperature Cryogenics, Condensed Matter, Superconducting Devices, and Quantum Technologies for diverse sectors. Since 1st Jan 2022, Ziad has been a Non-Executive Director for Intelliconnect Europe Ltd, focusing on product development of solutions for Quantum Technologies. Before retiring from Oxford Instruments NanoScience (OINS), Ziad, as the Strategic Business Development Manager managed OINS Strategic Business Development activities, Alliances, and Collaborative R&D projects on quantum, nanoscience, and nanotechnology applications.
Ziad has over 34 years of experience in product, partnerships, alliances, and business development activities in applied superconductivity, Low and High-temperature superconducting (LTS & HTS) materials, cryogenics, advanced instrumentation, quantum, and nanotechnology applications for scientific, medical, physical and life sciences, energy, transport, and industrial sectors.
Ziad is active at the national and international levels and, member and leader of a variety of international and national committees and organizations and sits on Advisory Boards for different projects and initiatives on superconducting, quantum, and cryogenic applications. Ziad is coordinating the Marketing Technology Intelligence WG of the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC).
Professor Ziad Melhem
Department of Physics – Lancaster University
Oxford Quantum Solutions Ltd
Founder and CEO
IntelliConnect Europe Ltd.
Non-Executive Director
