Author

Laura Schulz is the head of the Quantum Computing and Technologies department at LRZ managing a diverse team of computer scientists and quantum physicists along with multiple quantum systems. She also drives strategic development at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Garching, Germany in the fields of future-oriented computer technologies, particularly Exascale, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Laura was the lead author on LRZ’s quantum strategic plan and is co-founder of the regional networking and tech scouting entity, Bavarian Quantum Computing eXchange (BQCX). Prior to joining LRZ, she worked in the Computation Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), as well as in a leading role in LLNL’s High-Performance Computing Innovation Center (HPCIC) aimed at connecting industry with novel technologies in HPC and beyond.