Quantum technology is advancing rapidly, opening new career paths for physics graduates. This event features a Jobs Fair followed by a panel discussion with experts from quantum companies working in Australia and researchers leading cutting-edge quantum science.
A networking session will follow, offering the chance to connect with professionals and researchers to explore future pathways in the field.
This event is open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is hosted by the University of Melbourne Physics Students’ Society, the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) and Infleqtion, and forms part of the AIP’s celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science.
Event Speakers
Sepehr Ahmadi is a physicist and quantum engineer in the Quantum Biotechnology Team at CSIRO. He has worked in both academic and industry settings across the globe, specialising in quantum technologies, design and control of quantum devices, and quantum measurement techniques from room temperature to cryogenic systems.
Kevin Rietwyk recently joined Quantum Brilliance as a Senior Metrology Engineer, a quantum computing start-up developing room-temperature diamond-based quantum technologies. Over the past two years, he has focused on quantum sensing, microscopy and precision metrology, helping translate research into deployable quantum technologies. His path into quantum builds on a diverse background in surface science where he focused on tuning the electronic properties of semiconductors and performing high-throughput materials discovery. Kevin was awarded a Marie Curie Fellowship to study metal oxides for low-cost photovoltaic applications.
Behnam Tonekaboni is a theoretical quantum physicist and quantum software engineer at Infleqtion. He bridges academia and industry, earning his PhD at the University of Queensland and holding roles at Griffith University and CSIRO. His expertise spans quantum computing algorithms, quantum control, and quantum sensing. In his current role, he is keen to expand the quantum software team at Infleqtion Australia.
Dr. Erin Grant got her PhD in quantum sensing from The University of Melbourne and has since worked at CSIRO and RMIT. Her research focuses on applications of quantum sensing in biology.
