Dr. Dr. Regina Finsterhoelzl

Dr. Dr. Regina Finsterhölzl is a physicist, scientist, and software developer in the field of quantum computing. Her expertise centers on developing advanced software for real-world quantum systems and on the theory of quantum information processing on real quantum hardware. For many years, she has been dedicated to her mission of bringing quantum computing into practical application—both in industry and academia.

As a Senior R&D Scientist at Quantinuum, she develops error-corrected and fault-tolerant algorithms for the next generation of scalable quantum computers. Previously, she conducted research at the University of Konstanz on the theory of quantum information processing in solid-state systems, designing protocols for the precise control and manipulation of quantum information on existing hardware and developing simulators for modeling error-prone quantum processors. She currently also teaches in the field of applied artificial intelligence at the Munich University of Applied Sciences.

As a consultant, she supported German government institutions in strategic projects on quantum applications and post-quantum cryptography, and led a study on the practical utilization of quantum computers. In addition, she developed software tools for data analysis and natural language processing.

She completed her doctorate at the Technical University of Berlin, focusing on the theory and numerical simulation of complex quantum many-body systems. Her work concentrated on controlling qubit systems interacting with their environment—challenges that are central to building robust quantum architectures.

Before her career as a physicist, she studied history and political science. She also holds a doctorate in the humanities and is the author of a book on the history of decolonization in West Africa. Her interdisciplinary background continues to shape her analytical perspective and approach to problem-solving.