Y. Henry Wen

Y. Henry Wen is a Research Scientist working on the Quantum Moonshot Program at MITRE.1 He is based in Lexington and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1

Education and Expertise

Wen received his education from Cornell University.1 His areas of expertise include:

• Integrated Photonics
• Quantum Information3

Research and Publications

As a researcher, Y. Henry Wen has made significant contributions to the field of quantum technologies:

1. He has been cited 964 times according to Google Scholar.3
2. Wen has worked on projects involving nanoelectromechanical control of spin-photon interfaces in diamond color centers.47
3. He has also contributed to research on piezo-optomechanical cantilever modulators for VLSI visible photonics.5

Role at MITRE

At MITRE, Wen is actively involved in the Quantum Moonshot Program. This program focuses on:

• Developing quantum technologies
• Exploring applications in quantum computing, communications, and sensing6

Wen has been involved in recruiting efforts for the program, seeking software engineers interested in quantum technologies and physicists with strong CS and modeling skills.2

Professional Engagements

Y. Henry Wen participates in academic conferences and events related to quantum physics and photonics. For instance, he gave a talk at the Frontiers in Optics (FiO) conference in 2024, representing MITRE and the Quantum Moonshot program.8