Alexander Jantzen recognised in Quantum 100 as part of UNESCO's International Year of Quantum

The major initiative spotlights 100 professionals around the world helping to propel the field of quantum forward.

Spanning academia, industry, entrepreneurship, arts, and policy, this honour highlights individuals who are driving real progress in quantum technologies today.

Alexander Jantzen, Co-founder and COO of Aquark Technologies, is recognised for his leadership in commercialising quantum technologies, translating laboratory-grade performance into portable, scalable quantum sensing systems. He is an advocate for the next generation entering quantum science and technology thanks to his commitment to responsible and inclusive development practices, including thoughtful resource use, and his role as an active science ambassador through OPTICA.

Read more about Alex's contributions here: https://quantum2025.org/quantum-100/dr-alexander-jantzen/

Explore the Quantum 100: https://quantum2025.org/quantum-100-hub/

The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), a United Nations-declared year, launched the Quantum 100 to recognise and celebrate a global snapshot of people around the world working to advance research, innovation, and education in the field. The announcement follows a worldwide call for nominations, which resulted in more than 400 submissions from five continents, telling the stories of hundreds of dedicated people contributing to scientific discovery, translation, policy, mentorship, education, and public engagement.

The Quantum 100 were selected by members of the IYQ steering committee and global coordination bureau, composed of representatives from each of the IYQ Founding Partners as well as leaders around the world from universities, research institutions, scientific societies, governments, and industry.