Zapata Qunatum appoints three to Scientific Advisory Board

Zapata Quantum announced the appointment of three leaders in quantum computing to its Scientific Advisory Board: Dr. Alireza Shabani, Dr. Austin Fowler and Dr. Jeff Grover. Shabani is a leading figure in the advancement of quantum applications, recognized for translating quantum information science into practical, real-world impact. He founded Cisco Quantum Lab, where he led application-driven research at the intersection of quantum information and enterprise deployment. Fowler is a globally recognized authority in quantum computing and a leading figure in the development of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum architectures. His pioneering work on surface code quantum error correction helped establish the theoretical foundation for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers. He previously served as a research scientist at Google Quantum AI. Grover is a principal research scientist in MIT’s Engineering Quantum Systems Group, where his work focuses on experimental quantum systems, control infrastructure, and multi-qubit calibration.