Profile
I am a physicist, quantum software architect, and entrepreneur based in Strasbourg, France. I co-founded QPerfect, where I am CTO and General Manager. QPerfect is a quantum software company building tools that accelerate the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing, from MIMIQ (the world’s most powerful virtual quantum computer) to QLU (a fault-tolerant compilation and error correction platform for neutral atom hardware).
I started in experimental and theoretical physics, working on ultracold atomic gases and Rydberg atoms. Over more than six years of research, I developed expertise in quantum many-body systems, high-performance numerical methods, and quantum Monte Carlo simulations.
Today, I work at the intersection of quantum physics and software engineering, building the tools that make quantum computers work.
Professional Experience
QPerfect (2022–present)
CTO & Co-founder / General Manager, Strasbourg, France
- Co-founded QPerfect to bring quantum software technology from academia to industry.
- Architected and led the development of MIMIQ, a virtual quantum computer integrating statevector and matrix product state (MPS) engines.
- Leading the development of QLU, a fault-tolerant compilation and real-time error correction middleware for neutral atom quantum processors.
- Served as CEO during a transition period following the departure of the previous CEO, handling fundraising, strategy, and operations.
University of Strasbourg & USIAS (2020–2022)
Postdoctoral Researcher, Strasbourg, France Supervisors: Prof. Guido Pupillo and Prof. Nikolay V. Prokof’ev
- Studied the conductivity properties of strongly correlated bosonic systems using large-scale Path Integral Monte Carlo simulations, published in Nature Communications.
- Studied disordered quantum systems with long-range interactions using Quantum Monte Carlo methods.
- Co-supervised M1 and M2 student internships.
University of Strasbourg (2017–2019)
Doctoral Researcher, Strasbourg, France Supervisor: Prof. Guido Pupillo
- Thesis: “Exotic Quantum Phenomena in Cold Atomic Gases: Numerical Approaches”
- Predicted a novel supersolid stripe crystal phase from finite-range interactions, published in Physical Review Letters.
- International collaborations with groups in Japan (experiments), Germany and the USA (theory).
- Co-supervised an L3 student internship.
National Institute of Optics, CNR (2016)
Trainee, Pisa, Italy
- Contributed to the setup of a new experiment for ultracold Dysprosium atoms.
- Implemented remote control systems for the experimental apparatus.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Physics | University of Strasbourg, France | 2019 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | University of Pisa, Italy | 2015 |
| B.Sc. in Physics | University of Pisa, Italy | 2012 |
Technical Skills
| Domain | Skills |
|---|---|
| Quantum Science | Condensed matter, atomic physics, degenerate quantum gases, quantum optics, Rydberg atoms |
| Numerical Methods | Quantum Monte Carlo, exact diagonalization, DMRG, matrix product states |
| Programming | C++, Julia, Python, Rust, Fortran, Lua, Bash |
| HPC | Parallel computing, performance optimization, low-level CPU optimization |
| Other | Machine learning, quantum circuit simulation, cloud infrastructure |
Languages
| Language | Level |
|---|---|
| Italian | Native |
| English | Proficient |
| French | Intermediate |
Teaching & Supervision
- 2024: Supervised Master internship, EPITA Quantum Master, Paris
- 2021: Co-supervised M2 internship, University of Marseille
- 2021: Supervised M2 internship in Chemistry, University of Strasbourg
- 2020: Co-supervised M1 internship, University of Strasbourg
- 2019: Co-supervised L3 internship, University of Strasbourg
Service & Volunteering
- 2020–2021: Board member & Secretary, StrasAIR (Association of International Researchers of Strasbourg)
- 2019–2020: Board member, StrasAIR
Certifications
- Machine Learning, Stanford University on Coursera (2018)