Hanhee Paik
Hanhee Paik | |
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| Born | South Korea |
| Alma mater | Yonsei University, University of Maryland, College Park |
| Occupation(s) | Researcher, physicist |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Employer | IBM Research |
| Known for | Experimental quantum computing, superconducting qubit architecture |
| Notable work | Contributions to IBM Quantum Experience and IBM Q System One |
Hanhee Paik is a researcher from South Korea specializing in experimental quantum computing at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center of IBM Research. Her work focuses on creating and refining superconducting components designed for the manipulation and storage of qubits.
Education and career
Paik earned her master's degree at Yonsei University and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park. Following her doctoral studies, she undertook postdoctoral research at both the University of Maryland Laboratory for Physical Sciences and Yale University, concentrating on material properties and coherence. In 2012, she joined BNN Technology PLC, where she specialized in quantum computing research.[1] Two years later, Paik became part of IBM Research, contributing to projects such as the IBM Quantum Experience and the IBM Q System One. As a Senior Research Scientist, she manages technical initiatives and pioneers new qubit designs to support the growth of the quantum computing field.[1][2]
Her contributions have played a crucial role in progressing superconducting quantum computing toward practical applications. Paik’s work demonstrated that commercial superconducting quantum computing is viable, enabling IBM to maintain an average daily operation of 2 billion servers ten years later.[2]
Recognition
In 2021, Paik was honored as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in recognition of her development of an innovative superconducting qubit architecture that spurred industry commercialization and propelled advancements in quantum computing research.[3]