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IonQ, a leader in commercial quantum computing, has appointed Dr. Rick Muller as Vice President of Quantum Systems. This strategic hire strengthens IonQ’s engineering leadership as it advances its ambitious roadmap to develop quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030.
IonQ names Dr. Rick Muller as Vice President of Quantum Systems.
Muller to lead quantum computing systems development team.
Former IARPA Director with expertise in quantum and AI research.
Aims to build quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030.
Muller’s experience includes Sandia Labs and CalTech leadership roles.
Enhances IonQ’s partnerships in commercial and federal sectors.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced the appointment of Dr. Rick Muller as Vice President of Quantum Systems, effective this month. Muller will lead the company’s quantum computing systems development, playing a pivotal role in achieving IonQ’s goal of building the world’s most powerful quantum computers, targeting 2 million qubits by 2030. His appointment bolsters IonQ’s position as a trusted partner for both commercial and federal quantum applications.
Muller brings decades of experience, including his recent role as Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), where he spearheaded research in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, biometrics, and text analytics for the U.S. intelligence community. He previously led the Quantum and Advanced Microsystems group at Sandia National Laboratories and directed the Department of Energy’s Quantum Systems Accelerator under the National Quantum Initiative. Muller holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology and a B.A. from Rice University.
“Rick brings an exceptional blend of scientific insight and federal systems engineering experience, precisely the kind of leadership IonQ needs as we scale toward operational quantum advantage,” said Dr. Dean Kassmann, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology at IonQ. Muller’s track record in transformative R&D will support IonQ’s efforts to expand its quantum computing capabilities and deepen partnerships across commercial and government sectors.
“IonQ is at the forefront of evolving quantum computing from research concepts into leading commercial applications,” said Muller. “Joining IonQ gives me the opportunity to help scale technology that can solve meaningful problems across science, security, and industry. I’m excited to contribute to the next generation of systems that will continue to make quantum computing impactful.” His leadership is expected to accelerate IonQ’s technology roadmap, enhancing systems like IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise.
IonQ’s appointment of Muller signals its commitment to advancing quantum computing innovation. With his expertise, the company is well-positioned to achieve its ambitious goals and maintain leadership in the quantum technology market, delivering impactful solutions for industries ranging from cybersecurity to drug discovery.
IonQ, Inc. is the leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results.
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