We use quantum computers
to create a healthier future
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Meet our team
We bring together multidisciplinary and collaborative teams to develop cutting-edge research in quantum computing and related topics. We provide intellectual freedom, the best resources and structure, a supportive culture and an inclusive environment to produce extraordinary results and big smiles.
Research and Development
Sabrina Maniscalco
CEO and co-founder
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Sabrina is a Professor of Quantum Information, Computing and Logic at the University of Helsinki. She has been working on Quantum Technology for over 20 years, focussing on noise in quantum devices, complex quantum systems and quantum simulations. She loves the mountains, the sea, her converted campervan Zag, and all food from her Mother Island, Sicily.
Guillermo García-Pérez
CSO and co-founder
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Guillermo holds a PhD from the Univ. of Barcelona and did postdoctoral research at the Univ. of Turku and the Univ. of Helsinki. He co-founded Algorithmiq in 2020, where he has worked as CSO since then. He is interested in quantum information and network theory and enjoys spending time outdoors with his dogs, Lyra and Megan.
Matteo Rossi
CTO and co-founder
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Matteo holds a PhD in Quantum Physics from the University of Milan and did postdoctoral research at University of Turku and Aalto University (Finland). He is interested in quantum simulation, computation and metrology and loves programming (classical and quantum) computers. He also plays the guitar and likes travelling.
Boris Sokolov
Senior Researcher and co-founder
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Boris holds a degree in Electronics and a PhD from the University of Turku on the topic of open quantum systems, special relativity and complex systems. His other interests include quantum computing and machine learning. He enjoys nature, cycling and windsurfing.
Elsi-Mari Borrelli
Lead Science Coordinator
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Elsi holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics and did postdoctoral research at Aalto Univ. and Univ. of Turku focusing on theoretical characterization of quantum noise. She has also worked in industrial research on topics ranging from advanced analytics and prognostics for electrical devices to human-robot interfaces. She loves all kinds of sports, nature, good food and sauna.
Stefan Knecht
Lead Quantum Chemist Researcher
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Stefan is a Privatdozent at ETH Zürich where he received his venia legendi in theoretical chemistry in 2018. He got his PhD at the U Düsseldorf and did postdoctoral research at the U Strasbourg and the Univ. of Southern Denmark in Odense. He is interested in the chemistry of the heaviest elements and in multi-configurational electronic structure theory. He loves spending time with his family, playing tennis and running in nature.
Mark Goldsmith
Lead Network Medicine Researcher
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Mark received a joint Honours Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from McGill University in 2005, and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Concordia University. In 2016 he helped launch the Emmy Network, where he continues to conduct research on complex systems and machine learning. He is a father of two, a beatmaker, and tea snob.
Daniel Cavalcanti
Lead Quantum Information Researcher
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Daniel holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona/Institute of Photonic Sciences. His interests span quantum foundations, communication and computation. He also has a master's degree in graphic design and is the director of Bitflow studio. He loves playing the electric bass, hiking and coffee.
Roberto Di Remigio Eikås
Lead Software Engineer
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Roberto has a PhD in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry from the University of Tromsø. He did postdoctoral research on quantum Monte Carlo at Virginia Tech. For the past two years, he worked as research software engineer in the Swedish national competence centre, preparing quantum chemistry software for exascale machines. He likes software to be elegant, efficient, and robust. He has a black cat and collects records.
John Goold
Lead Algorithmiq Ireland
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John is an associate Professor and SFI-Royal Society University Research Fellow at Dublin. He is interested in the interface of thermodynamics, quantum many-body physics and quantum simulation and is excited about building a quantum eco-system in his home country of Ireland. He is passionate about his friends, his family and all sorts of sports.
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Fabijan Pavosevic
Senior Researcher
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Fabijan earned his Ph.D in Theoretical Chemistry form Virginia Tech. He did postdoctoral research at the Yale University and the Flatiron Institute. He joined Algorithmiq to develop quantum chemistry methods and algorithms for quantum computers. He enjoys spending time with his family, good food, and watching movies.
Walter Talarico
Senior Researcher
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Walt received his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physic from Univ. of Turku. His research has focused on the development of scalable numerical approaches to study thermo-electric effects in correlated materials. He joined Algorithmiq to design optimised software and algorithms for quantum computers. He loves listening and playing music, exploring new places and making fancy cocktails.
Zoltán Zimborás
Senior Researcher
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Zoltán is the head of the Quantum Computing Group at the Wigner Research Centre. He received his PhD at Eötvös University and worked later at UCL and FU Berlin. His research at Algorithmiq focuses on both the theoretical aspects of variational quantum algorithms and their practical implementation. He is passionate about teaching chess to children, especially to his six-year-old daughter.
Sergei Filippov
Senior Researcher
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Sergei holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. He did postdoctoral research at Research Center for Quantum Information (Bratislava) and Russian Quantum Center (Skolkovo), was a head of Laboratory of Quantum Information Theory and an Associate Professor at MIPT , and worked at Steklov Mathematical Institute RAS. He is interested in quantum tensor networks and dynamical maps. His hobbies are jogging, hiking, and reading.
Pi Haase
Researcher
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Pi has a Master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Copenhagen and a PhD degree from the University of Groningen where she studied symmetry-breaking properties of molecules using highly accurate computational methods. Besides molecular properties she is fascinated by the chemistry of the heaviest elements. She enjoys growing (and eating!) her own fruits and vegetables.
Adam Glos
Researcher
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Adam holds PhD in Computer Science in ITAI PAS and is a member of the QWorld Association. His main interest is NISQ-era quantum optimization, including effective representations of problems into a quantum computer. He can make a sound out of double bass, hopes NP is not in P and owns two cats, none called Schrödinger.
Marco Cattaneo
Researcher
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Marco got his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Milan, and he is currently completing a joint Ph.D. at the University of Helsinki and IFISC (University of the Balearic Islands). His main scientific interests are the foundations of quantum and statistical mechanics, open quantum systems, and quantum simulation. Marco is a tournament chess player and loves world cinema and mountaineering.
Stefano Mangini
Researcher
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Stefano got his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Theoretical Physics from the Univ. of Trieste, and a PhD in Quantum Computing from the Univ. of Pavia. His research interest lies in variational quantum algorithms and their intersection with machine learning. An optimistic possibilist, he loves cooking, good food, and everything related to nature, especially hiking.
Anton Nykänen
Junior Researcher
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Anton is doing an industrial PhD at the University of Helsinki with Algorithmiq. He completed a Master’s degree in theoretical physics at the University of Turku. His academic interests range from quantum computing to emergent phenomena from quantum entanglement. His free time is filled with climbing, playing various wind instruments, board games, reading and spontaneous activities.
Joonas Malmi
Junior Researcher
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Joonas graduated from University of Turku with a Master’s degree in Theoretical Physics. He’s currently doing an industrial PhD with Algorithmiq and University of Helsinki because of his interests in quantum computing and working at the forefront of industry. On his off-time Joonas enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and playing the guitar and trumpet. He dreams of one day playing a carnyx.
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Keijo Korhonen
Junior Researcher
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Keijo obtained his MSc in theoretical and computational methods at the University of Helsinki and is now doing an industrial PhD there together with Algorithmiq. His research focuses on measurements in quantum algorithms for near-term quantum computing. Keijo maintains his Finnish, Japanese and Swiss roots and loves badminton, bouldering and playing the piano.
Matea Leahy
Junior Researcher
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Matea has a bachelors degree from University College Dublin in Applied and Computational Mathematics. From here she fell in love with foundations of quantum mechanics and moved to do a masters with Trinity College Dublin in Quantum Science and Technology where she is now pursuing her PHD in Quantum error mitigation methods and simulations, where her particular interests also lie in quantum tensor networks. Her Hobbies include playing basketball, being in nature and finding great food and coffee.
Harto Saarinen
Junior Researcher
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Harto holds a PhD from the University of Turku in applied mathematics. His main research interests are mathematical modelling, complex systems and binary classification. He is eager to further expand his skill set in all mathematical subjects. He also loves playing padel, golf and board games.
Aaron Fitzpatrick
Junior Researcher
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Aaron has a MSc in quantum science and technology and is now doing an industrial PhD at Algorithmiq, both at Trinity College Dublin. He is currently doing research on quantum chemistry and simulations and is interested in quantum machine learning. He enjoys Formula 1, hiking, chess, motorcycling and cooking.
Aaron Miller
Junior Researcher
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Aaron holds a BSc in Theoretical Physics from Trinity College Dublin, continuing at Trinity with an MSc in Quantum Science and Technology. He is interested in the computational simulation of physics, and quantum chemistry more in particular. He loves coffee, enjoys martial arts and competes at national level in kickboxing.
Viacheslav Dubovitskii
Junior Researcher and executive assistant
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Viacheslav holds a PhD in Technical Sciences from the Moscow State University of Design and Technology. He is passionate about automation and currently learning Python. He loves traveling, hiking, and learning languages.
Sabrina Maniscalco
CEO and co-founder
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Sabrina is a Professor of Quantum Information, Computing and Logic at the University of Helsinki. She has been working on Quantum Technology for over 20 years, focussing on noise in quantum devices, complex quantum systems and quantum simulations. She loves the mountains, the sea, her converted campervan Zag, and all food from her Mother Island, Sicily.
Guillermo García-Pérez
CSO and co-founder
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Guillermo holds a PhD from the Univ. of Barcelona and did postdoctoral research at the Univ. of Turku and the Univ. of Helsinki. He co-founded Algorithmiq in 2020, where he has worked as CSO since then. He is interested in quantum information and network theory and enjoys spending time outdoors with his dogs, Lyra and Megan.
Matteo Rossi
CTO and co-founder
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Matteo holds a PhD in Quantum Physics from the University of Milan and did postdoctoral research at University of Turku and Aalto University (Finland). He is interested in quantum simulation, computation and metrology and loves programming (classical and quantum) computers. He also plays the guitar and likes travelling.
Boris Sokolov
Senior Researcher and co-founder
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Boris holds a degree in Electronics and a PhD from the University of Turku on the topic of open quantum systems, special relativity and complex systems. His other interests include quantum computing and machine learning. He enjoys nature, cycling and windsurfing.
Elsi-Mari Borrelli
Lead Science Coordinator
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Elsi holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics and did postdoctoral research at Aalto Univ. and Univ. of Turku focusing on theoretical characterization of quantum noise. She has also worked in industrial research on topics ranging from advanced analytics and prognostics for electrical devices to human-robot interfaces. She loves all kinds of sports, nature, good food and sauna.
Stefan Knecht
Lead Quantum Chemist Researcher
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Stefan is a Privatdozent at ETH Zürich where he received his venia legendi in theoretical chemistry in 2018. He got his PhD at the U Düsseldorf and did postdoctoral research at the U Strasbourg and the Univ. of Southern Denmark in Odense. He is interested in the chemistry of the heaviest elements and in multi-configurational electronic structure theory. He loves spending time with his family, playing tennis and running in nature.
Mark Goldsmith
Lead Network Medicine Researcher
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Mark received a joint Honours Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from McGill University in 2005, and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Concordia University. In 2016 he helped launch the Emmy Network, where he continues to conduct research on complex systems and machine learning. He is a father of two, a beatmaker, and tea snob.
Daniel Cavalcanti
Lead Quantum Information Researcher
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Daniel holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona/Institute of Photonic Sciences. His interests span quantum foundations, communication and computation. He also has a master's degree in graphic design and is the director of Bitflow studio. He loves playing the electric bass, hiking and coffee.
Roberto Di Remigio Eikås
Lead Software Engineer
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Roberto has a PhD in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry from the University of Tromsø. He did postdoctoral research on quantum Monte Carlo at Virginia Tech. For the past two years, he worked as research software engineer in the Swedish national competence centre, preparing quantum chemistry software for exascale machines. He likes software to be elegant, efficient, and robust. He has a black cat and collects records.
John Goold
Lead Algorithmiq Ireland
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John is an associate Professor and SFI-Royal Society University Research Fellow at Dublin. He is interested in the interface of thermodynamics, quantum many-body physics and quantum simulation and is excited about building a quantum eco-system in his home country of Ireland. He is passionate about his friends, his family and all sorts of sports.
LinkedIn
Fabijan Pavosevic
Senior Researcher
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Fabijan earned his Ph.D in Theoretical Chemistry form Virginia Tech. He did postdoctoral research at the Yale University and the Flatiron Institute. He joined Algorithmiq to develop quantum chemistry methods and algorithms for quantum computers. He enjoys spending time with his family, good food, and watching movies.
Walter Talarico
Senior Researcher
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Walt received his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physic from Univ. of Turku. His research has focused on the development of scalable numerical approaches to study thermo-electric effects in correlated materials. He joined Algorithmiq to design optimised software and algorithms for quantum computers. He loves listening and playing music, exploring new places and making fancy cocktails.
Zoltán Zimborás
Senior Researcher
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Zoltán is the head of the Quantum Computing Group at the Wigner Research Centre. He received his PhD at Eötvös University and worked later at UCL and FU Berlin. His research at Algorithmiq focuses on both the theoretical aspects of variational quantum algorithms and their practical implementation. He is passionate about teaching chess to children, especially to his six-year-old daughter.
Sergei Filippov
Senior Researcher
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Sergei holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. He did postdoctoral research at Research Center for Quantum Information (Bratislava) and Russian Quantum Center (Skolkovo), was a head of Laboratory of Quantum Information Theory and an Associate Professor at MIPT , and worked at Steklov Mathematical Institute RAS. He is interested in quantum tensor networks and dynamical maps. His hobbies are jogging, hiking, and reading.
Pi Haase
Researcher
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Pi has a Master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Copenhagen and a PhD degree from the University of Groningen where she studied symmetry-breaking properties of molecules using highly accurate computational methods. Besides molecular properties she is fascinated by the chemistry of the heaviest elements. She enjoys growing (and eating!) her own fruits and vegetables.
Adam Glos
Researcher
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Adam holds PhD in Computer Science in ITAI PAS and is a member of the QWorld Association. His main interest is NISQ-era quantum optimization, including effective representations of problems into a quantum computer. He can make a sound out of double bass, hopes NP is not in P and owns two cats, none called Schrödinger.
Marco Cattaneo
Researcher
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Marco got his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Milan, and he is currently completing a joint Ph.D. at the University of Helsinki and IFISC (University of the Balearic Islands). His main scientific interests are the foundations of quantum and statistical mechanics, open quantum systems, and quantum simulation. Marco is a tournament chess player and loves world cinema and mountaineering.
Stefano Mangini
Researcher
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Stefano got his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Theoretical Physics from the Univ. of Trieste, and a PhD in Quantum Computing from the Univ. of Pavia. His research interest lies in variational quantum algorithms and their intersection with machine learning. An optimistic possibilist, he loves cooking, good food, and everything related to nature, especially hiking.
Anton Nykänen
Junior Researcher
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Anton is doing an industrial PhD at the University of Helsinki with Algorithmiq. He completed a Master’s degree in theoretical physics at the University of Turku. His academic interests range from quantum computing to emergent phenomena from quantum entanglement. His free time is filled with climbing, playing various wind instruments, board games, reading and spontaneous activities.
Joonas Malmi
Junior Researcher
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Joonas graduated from University of Turku with a Master’s degree in Theoretical Physics. He’s currently doing an industrial PhD with Algorithmiq and University of Helsinki because of his interests in quantum computing and working at the forefront of industry. On his off-time Joonas enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and playing the guitar and trumpet. He dreams of one day playing a carnyx.
Linkedin
Keijo Korhonen
Junior Researcher
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Keijo obtained his MSc in theoretical and computational methods at the University of Helsinki and is now doing an industrial PhD there together with Algorithmiq. His research focuses on measurements in quantum algorithms for near-term quantum computing. Keijo maintains his Finnish, Japanese and Swiss roots and loves badminton, bouldering and playing the piano.
Matea Leahy
Junior Researcher
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Matea has a bachelors degree from University College Dublin in Applied and Computational Mathematics. From here she fell in love with foundations of quantum mechanics and moved to do a masters with Trinity College Dublin in Quantum Science and Technology where she is now pursuing her PHD in Quantum error mitigation methods and simulations, where her particular interests also lie in quantum tensor networks. Her Hobbies include playing basketball, being in nature and finding great food and coffee.
Harto Saarinen
Junior Researcher
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Harto holds a PhD from the University of Turku in applied mathematics. His main research interests are mathematical modelling, complex systems and binary classification. He is eager to further expand his skill set in all mathematical subjects. He also loves playing padel, golf and board games.
Aaron Fitzpatrick
Junior Researcher
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Aaron has a MSc in quantum science and technology and is now doing an industrial PhD at Algorithmiq, both at Trinity College Dublin. He is currently doing research on quantum chemistry and simulations and is interested in quantum machine learning. He enjoys Formula 1, hiking, chess, motorcycling and cooking.
Aaron Miller
Junior Researcher
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Aaron holds a BSc in Theoretical Physics from Trinity College Dublin, continuing at Trinity with an MSc in Quantum Science and Technology. He is interested in the computational simulation of physics, and quantum chemistry more in particular. He loves coffee, enjoys martial arts and competes at national level in kickboxing.
Viacheslav Dubovitskii
Junior Researcher and executive assistant
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Viacheslav holds a PhD in Technical Sciences from the Moscow State University of Design and Technology. He is passionate about automation and currently learning Python. He loves traveling, hiking, and learning languages.
Business Operations
Kirsten Nehr
Chief Operating Officer
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Kirsten has 10 years’ experience working in commercial roles in the healthcare and technology sectors ranging from marketing, branding, life sciences partnerships and most recently has worked in business strategy & operations. She holds a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford. She is passionate about building category-defining businesses and in her spare time enjoys scuba diving, snowboarding and horse riding.
Rosario Maniscalco
Chief Knowledge Officer
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Rosario holds a Masters in European Studies and a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences. Former Policy Leader Fellow at the EUI, his work experience includes internal L&D responsibilities in AXA and QIAGEN, ministerial policy advisory and project management, contribution to high-level E&T policy making in the EU and the OECD. Badminton addicted, frequent hi-fiver, Rosario is a down-to-earth person because, you know, gravity.
Caterina Foti
Senior Researcher and Outreach Coordinator
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Caterina got her PhD in quantum foundations from the University of Florence. In addition to post-doctoral research in Florence and Helsinki at Aalto University, she taught in high schools and American universities. She is in love with the quantum world and passionate about innovative education and outreach. She always looks on the bright side and is a theatre actress.
Ben Bakker
Head of Finance
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Ben has over 10 years’ experience working in a range of commercial finance roles. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Commercial Law from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Ben is currently learning Spanish, and also enjoys travelling, live music, whisky tasting and hanging out with his Boston Terrier, Bobby.
Alisa Wilska
Head of People
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Alisa has an MHSc from Tampere University and a strong background in occupational healthcare and HR. Most recently she worked as a Global Head of People in a tech startup backed by leading Silicon Valley investors. Alisa is passionate about creating engaged and healthy work cultures by combining employee and business understanding. For her last meal, she’d have a McDonald’s double cheeseburger despite trying to be a full-time vegan.
Kirsten Nehr
Chief Operating Officer
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Kirsten has 10 years’ experience working in commercial roles in the healthcare and technology sectors ranging from marketing, branding, life sciences partnerships and most recently has worked in business strategy & operations. She holds a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford. She is passionate about building category-defining businesses and in her spare time enjoys scuba diving, snowboarding and horse riding.
Rosario Maniscalco
Chief Knowledge Officer
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Rosario holds a Masters in European Studies and a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences. Former Policy Leader Fellow at the EUI, his work experience includes internal L&D responsibilities in AXA and QIAGEN, ministerial policy advisory and project management, contribution to high-level E&T policy making in the EU and the OECD. Badminton addicted, frequent hi-fiver, Rosario is a down-to-earth person because, you know, gravity.
Caterina Foti
Senior Researcher and Outreach Coordinator
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Caterina got her PhD in quantum foundations from the University of Florence. In addition to post-doctoral research in Florence and Helsinki at Aalto University, she taught in high schools and American universities. She is in love with the quantum world and passionate about innovative education and outreach. She always looks on the bright side and is a theatre actress.
Ben Bakker
Head of Finance
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Ben has over 10 years’ experience working in a range of commercial finance roles. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Commercial Law from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Ben is currently learning Spanish, and also enjoys travelling, live music, whisky tasting and hanging out with his Boston Terrier, Bobby.
Alisa Wilska
Head of People
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Alisa has an MHSc from Tampere University and a strong background in occupational healthcare and HR. Most recently she worked as a Global Head of People in a tech startup backed by leading Silicon Valley investors. Alisa is passionate about creating engaged and healthy work cultures by combining employee and business understanding. For her last meal, she’d have a McDonald’s double cheeseburger despite trying to be a full-time vegan.
Board Members and Observers
We have a very experienced leadership team that works on every detail of the company to ensure that we are always on the road to business success.
Jussi Westergren
Lead Complex Systems Researcher
and co-founder
Board member
Board Members and Observers
We have a very experienced leadership team that works on every detail of the company to ensure that we are always on the road to business success.
Jussi Westergren
Lead Complex Systems Researcher
and co-founder
Board member
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