Insider Brief
- Quantum X Labs has appointed Professor Daniel Freedman as Distinguished Quantum Scientist, effective immediately.
- Freedman will contribute to the company’s scientific strategy and technology roadmap, with a focus on applications at the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
- His research background spans AI, quantum physics, quantum chemistry, computational science and applied mathematics, with previous roles at Google Research, IBM Research, Microsoft Research, Verily AI and Genesis Molecular AI.
PRESS RELEASE — Quantum X Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: QXL) (“Quantum X Labs” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Professor Daniel Freedman as Distinguished Quantum Scientist, effective immediately.
Professor Freedman brings to Quantum X Labs a distinguished career spanning fundamental research, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, computational science and quantum-related disciplines, with senior research and academic positions at leading global technology companies and academic institutions.
In his new role, Professor Freedman will contribute to the Company’s fundamental strategy and scientific roadmap, with a particular focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum technology applications. His work will include the development of the company’s various quantum technologies for real world applications and to scale.
Professor Freedman’s current research interests include AI approaches to Quantum Physics, AI approaches to Quantum Chemistry, AI approaches to Partial Differential Equations, and Atomistic and Molecular AI.
His previous research has encompassed: Novel Scientific Imaging Modalities, Computational Algebraic Topology, Mathematical Methods for Vision and Learning and AI for Biology and Medicine.
Prior to joining Quantum X Labs, Professor Freedman held a range of senior industrial research positions, including: Distinguished Research Scientist at Genesis Molecular AI; Head of Fundamental Research – Science Group and Senior Staff Research Scientist at Verily AI; Staff Research Scientist at Google Research; Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research; Lead Research Scientist at IBM Research; and Senior Research Scientist ay Hewlett-Packard (HP) Laboratories. He also spent a decade as an academic in both the United States and Israel, where he was the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the Fulbright Fellowship.
Professor Freedman received his academic training at leading U.S. institutions, including: Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University, A.M. in Economics from Harvard University and A.B. in Physics from Princeton University.
“We are pleased to welcome Professor Daniel Freedman to Quantum X Labs as Distinguished Quantum Scientist,” said Prof. Nir Sharon, Chief Technology Officer of Quantum X Labs. “Daniel’s combination of deep expertise in artificial intelligence, mathematics, computational science and quantum research represents a significant addition to our scientific capabilities. His career has consistently focused on applying advanced computational and mathematical methods to complex scientific problems, and we believe his expertise will be highly relevant to our long-term research and technology strategy.”
Professor Daniel Freedman: “I am excited to join Quantum X Labs at a time when the company is shifting from science to real world applications. The convergence of AI with quantum physics, chemistry, molecular science and advanced mathematical modeling presents an exciting frontier”.