BCCJ: Navigating Japan’s Next Tech Frontier with Quantum Computing
LOCATION
Tokyo, Japan
WHEN
Fri, 4 Oct: 08:00 – 09:30 JST
Todd Tilma
SENIOR QUANTUM ENGINEER
Todd is OQC’s Senior Quantum Engineer for our Japan Office. He is charged with maintaining the stability of OQC Toshiko. Before coming to work with us this past March, he was a house husband and enjoying life as a retired academic; being a former Associate Professor of Physics at Tokyo Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics in 2002 from The University of Texas at Austin and is the proud parent of two rescue cats.
SESSION DETAILS
BCCJ members and guests will have the opportunity to dive into the groundbreaking technology that is quantum computing with experts from Oxford Instruments and Oxford Quantum Circuits Japan, Tony Ford and Dr. Todd Tilma, who will break down the basics and guide them through the latest developments in this cutting-edge technology. As quantum computing begins to influence key industries in Japan, understanding its potential is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive landscape.
The session will cover Japan’s quantum computing landscape, fundamental concepts, potential applications, and the initiatives being undertaken by both the government and private sectors in this field. BCCJ members and guests will connect with leading voices in this emerging sector, gain a clear understanding of quantum computing’s role in shaping Japan’s technological future, and will explore how these advancements might impact their industry and business going forward.
PANELLISTS
Todd Tilma, Senior Quantum Engineer, OQC Japan
Todd, a former associate professor of physics at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, earned his doctorate in mathematical physics from the University of Texas in Austin focusing on group theory and its applications to fundamental questions in quantum mechanics. He has lived in Japan off and on since 1995.
Tony Ford, Fellow, Oxford Instruments Japan
Tony graduated in Mathematics and has worked for Oxford Instruments for most of his career. He organises the Millennium Science Forum which awards the “Sir Martin Wood Prize” to rising stars in the Japanese science community. Winners of the prize give lectures to their counterparts in UK research groups which enhances scientific collaborations between Japan and the UK.