Tim Menke

Tim Menke is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Atlantic Quantum, a quantum computing startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.23 He has an extensive background in quantum physics and quantum computing:

Education and Research

Tim Menke completed his PhD in Physics at Harvard University from 2016 to 2022.2 His doctoral research focused on "Quantum and classical optimization of quantum processors," combining theoretical and experimental work in quantum information processing and superconducting circuits.2 During his PhD, he collaborated with researchers at both Harvard and MIT, working as a visiting student at MIT's Physics Department and Research Laboratory for Electronics from 2017 to 2022.2

Prior to his doctoral studies, Menke earned a Master of Science in Physics with distinction from ETH Zurich (2013-2015), where he focused on solid state physics, quantum optics, and quantum information science.2

Professional Experience

In June 2022, Menke co-founded Atlantic Quantum and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer.23 At Atlantic Quantum, he is part of a team working on advancing quantum computing hardware to make it practical and revolutionary for various industries.3

Before co-founding Atlantic Quantum, Menke gained diverse experience through internships and research positions:

• Visiting Research Scholar at JILA, University of Colorado Boulder and NIST (2015)
• Associate Intern at McKinsey & Company (2016)
• Business Development Intern at Sonoma Internet GmbH | AMORELIE (2016)
• Head Teaching Fellow at Harvard University (2018)2

Research Contributions

Menke has authored numerous scientific publications in the field of quantum computing and related areas. His work includes research on superconducting circuits, quantum simulation, and the design of quantum processors.1

Skills and Expertise

Tim Menke's expertise lies in quantum information processing, superconducting circuits, and the optimization of quantum processors.23 His background combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experimental work, making him well-suited for his role in developing cutting-edge quantum computing technology at Atlantic Quantum.