Professor Peter Krogstrup Jeppesen is a distinguished leader in quantum computing research and development with a distinguished academic and industry career. He currently serves as Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, and Executive Director of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP), while also holding leadership positions at Quantum Foundry Copenhagen. After beginning his physics studies at the Niels Bohr Institute in 2004 with initial interest in theoretical astrophysics, he transitioned to condensed matter physics where he made early contributions to crystal growth theories and ultraclean nanocrystal development. His exceptional expertise attracted Microsoft's attention, leading to his role as Scientific Director at the Microsoft Quantum Materials Lab while maintaining strong ties to his alma mater before returning to a full professorship at the University of Copenhagen.
Dr. Jeppesen's pioneering research focuses on the intersection of material science and quantum physics, with particular emphasis on developing novel quantum materials for computing applications. His innovative approach to controlling the formation of heterostructure III-V/superconductor nanowires for topological superconductor devices represents a critical pathway toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. His work has significant implications for solving complex biochemical problems in life sciences that remain intractable with classical computing approaches. His research contributions have earned him substantial recognition including an ERC Starting Grant and the Microsoft Project Q Experimental Physics Initiative, establishing him as a leading authority in quantum device fabrication.
Beyond his individual research, Professor Jeppesen has been instrumental in building a world-leading quantum ecosystem in Denmark through the Novo Nordisk Foundation's ambitious 12-year quantum computing program. He has forged strategic international collaborations including the significant partnership with MIT to establish identical quantum laboratories in Copenhagen and Cambridge, accelerating hardware research for life-science applications. His leadership vision for the NQCP program integrates academic research with industrial capabilities through Quantum Foundry Copenhagen, creating a unique infrastructure for quantum chip manufacturing. As he continues to advance quantum research infrastructure with an agnostic approach to qubit platforms, Professor Jeppesen remains committed to developing quantum computing solutions that address critical challenges in life sciences and the green transition while strengthening Denmark's position in the global quantum landscape.
