Biography:Florian Neukart

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Short description: Austrian computer scientist, quantum physicist, mathematician, and scientific author
Florian Neukart
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Florian Neukart, 2022
Born (1982-05-05) 5 May 1982 (age 41)
Bruck an der Mur, Styria, Austria
NationalityAustrian
Alma mater
Known for
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum mind
  • Quantum Machine Learning
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Artificial brain
  • Quantum Neural Network
Awards
  • Science Park Austria 2014
Scientific career
FieldsComputer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computational Neuroscience, Psychology
Institutions
ThesisSystem Applying High Order Computational Intelligence in Data Mining and Quantum Computational Considerations Concerning the Future of Artificial Intelligence (2013)
Doctoral advisorSorin-Aurel Moraru

Florian Neukart is an Austrian business executive, computer scientist, physicist, and scientific author known for his work in quantum computing and artificial intelligence.[1][2][3][4] He has primarily been working on utilizing quantum computers, artificial intelligence, and related technologies for solving industry problems.[5][6] In his work on artificial intelligence, he describes methods for interpreting signals in the human brain in combination with paradigms from artificial intelligence to create artificial conscious entities.[7][8]

Biography

Neukart holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Transilvania University of Brasov and master's degrees in physics, information technology, and computer science from the Liverpool John Moores University, CAMPUS02 University of Applied Sciences and the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences.[9][10][11]

Work

He is a member of the Board of Management at Terra Quantum AG,[12] and previously worked as Director, Advanced Technologies and IT Innovation at Volkswagen Group of America, where he was concerned with research in the fields of quantum computing,[13][14] quantum machine learning,[15] artificial intelligence,[16][17] and materials science.[18][19] Neukart, born in Bruck/Mur, was also a member of the World Economic Forum's global future council on quantum computing,[20] and an assistant professor for quantum computing at Leiden University.[21][22][23]

He is the author of the books "Reverse Engineering the Mind Consciously Acting Machines and Accelerated Evolution",[24] in which he elaborates on establishing a symbiotic relationship between a biological brain, sensors, AI, and quantum hard- and software, resulting in solutions for the continuous consciousness problem as well as other state-of-the-art problems, and "Humankind's Hunger for Energy: The journey of a million years, from using flints to harvesting galaxies",[25] in which he describes the evolution of humankind in terms of its energy consumption. He is the co-editor of the book "Chancen und Risiken der Quantentechnologien",[26] in which the potential and the risks of quantum technologies for society and industry are discussed.

His work has been featured broadly in the media.[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] He was one of the first researchers to propose and implement quantum neural networks.[35] At Volkswagen, he pioneered applied quantum computing and was among the first ones to solve real-world problems of society and environment employing quantum computers.[36][37][38][39] Neukart was awarded by the Science Park Austria for his work in biologically-inspired artificial intelligence software.[40]

References

  1. "Can quantum computing really disrupt the pharma industry?". Sifted. 23 September 2022. https://sifted.eu/articles/quantum-computing-pharma-industry/. 
  2. "About us". Terra Quantum AG. https://terraquantum.swiss/company. 
  3. "BMW and Volkswagen Try to Beat Apple and Google at Their Own Game". New York Times. 22 July 2017. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/22/automobiles/wheels/driverless-cars-big-data-volkswagen-bmw.html. 
  4. "Volkswagen takes the quantum computing revolution from the lab to the factory". conceptcarz. 19 July 2021. https://www.conceptcarz.com/a42734/volkswagen-quantum-computing-revolution-lab-factory.aspx. 
  5. "Volkswagen breaks new ground in automotive quantum computing". T_HQ. 3 August 2021. https://techhq.com/2021/08/volkswagen-breaks-new-ground-in-automotive-quantum-computing/. 
  6. "Volkswagen demonstrates first successful real-world use of quantum computing to help optimize traffic routing". Green Car Congress. 6 December 2019. https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/12/20191206-vwquantum.html. 
  7. "Unsterblich dank Quantenbewusstsein?". ORF. 14 April 2017. http://science.orf.at/stories/2836518/. 
  8. "Dimensionen – die Welt der Wissenschaft". ORF. 14 April 2017. http://oe1.orf.at/player/20170414/468033. 
  9. "Computing Reviews Featured Reviewer". Association for Computing Machinery. https://www.computingreviews.com/todaysissue/todaysissue_featured.cfm?reviewer_id=123874. 
  10. "About us". Terra Quantum AG. https://terraquantum.swiss/company. 
  11. "Florian Neukart". LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-neukart-3a729591/. 
  12. "VW-Quantenchef Florian Neukart wechselt zum Start-up Terra Quantum". Handelsblatt. 12 October 2021. https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/management/quantencomputer-vw-quantenchef-florian-neukart-wechselt-zum-start-up-terra-quantum/27698662.html. 
  13. Neukart, Florian; Compostella, Gabriele; Seidel, Christian; von Dollen, David; Yarkoni, Sheir; Parney, Bob (2017). "Traffic Flow Optimization Using a Quantum Annealer". Frontiers in ICT (Frontiers in Information and Communication Technology) 4. doi:10.3389/fict.2017.00029. Bibcode2017arXiv170801625N. 
  14. "VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AND GOOGLE WORK TOGETHER ON QUANTUM COMPUTERS". Volkswagen. https://media.vw.com/releases/951. 
  15. Neukart, Florian; von Dollen, David; Seidel, Christian; Compostella, Gabriele (2018). "Quantum-enhanced reinforcement learning for finite-episode games with discrete state spaces". Frontiers in Physics 5. doi:10.3389/fphy.2017.00071. 
  16. "Interview: Data Science in der Automobilbranche". Data Science Blog. 27 March 2017. https://data-science-blog.com/blog/2017/02/27/interview-data-science-in-der-automobilbranche/. 
  17. "Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in the Automotive Industry". Data Science Blog. 27 March 2017. https://data-science-blog.com/blog/2017/05/06/artificial-intelligence-and-data-science-in-the-automotive-industry/. 
  18. "VW researchers use quantum computing for ev battery research". Engadget. 8 June 2018. https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/08/volkswagen-quantum-computers-ev-batteries/. "We are working hard to develop the potential of quantum computers for Volkswagen" 
  19. "Volkswagen Turns To Quantum Computers For Advanced Battery Research". Clean Technica. 18 June 2018. https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/18/volkswagen-turns-to-quantum-computers-for-advanced-battery-research/. "We are working hard to develop the potential of quantum computers for Volkswagen. The simulation of electrochemical materials is an important project in this context." 
  20. "Florian Neukart". World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/communities/the-future-of-computing. 
  21. "Florian Neukart". Leiden University. https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/florian-neukart#tab-2. 
  22. "Wahrsager, nur in seriös". Die Zeit Online. http://www.zeit.de/karriere/beruf/2016-01/kliodynamiker-beruf-ausbildung. 
  23. "Volkswagen trials quantum computer". Springer. 2017-03-23. https://www.springerprofessional.de/automotive-electronics---software/companies---institutions/volkswagen-trials-quantum-computers/12170146. 
  24. Reverse Engineering the Mind. Springer. https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783658161750. Retrieved 24 October 2021. 
  25. "Humankind's Hunger for Energy: The journey of a million years, from using flints to harvesting galaxies". Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Humankinds-Hunger-Energy-harvesting-galaxies/dp/B087L6RMWG. 
  26. Chancen und Risiken der Quantentechnologien. Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/9783658375331. Retrieved 26 September 2022. 
  27. "Schneller ans Ziel mit Quantencomputern". Frankfurter Rundschau. 30 May 2022. https://www.fr.de/wirtschaft/wenn-quantencomputer-den-stau-kleinrechnen-91578302.html. 
  28. "D-Wave Opens Quantum-Computing Resources to Coronavirus Research". The Wall Street Journal. 1 April 2020. https://www.wsj.com/articles/d-wave-opens-quantum-computing-resources-to-coronavirus-research-11585763422. 
  29. "Volkswagen scientists use quantum computing to help solve traffic chaos". Motoring Research. 7 December 2019. https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/volkswagen-scientists-use-quantum-computing-to-help-solve-traffic-chaos/. 
  30. "Volkswagen hopes to end congestion with Google quantum computers". Green Car Congress. 6 December 2019. https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/12/20191206-vwquantum.html. 
  31. "Volkswagen forscht mit Googles Quantencomputer". Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. 7 November 2017. https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/kuenstliche-intelligenz/volkswagen-forscht-mit-googles-quantencomputer-15281820.html. 
  32. "Volkswagen hopes to end congestion with Google quantum computers". Computerworld. 10 November 2017. https://www.computerworld.com.au/article/629849/volkwagen-hopes-end-congestion-google-quantum-computers/. 
  33. "Quantencomputer zur Verkehrsfluss-Optimierung – Forschungsprojekt erfolgreich". Internationales Verkehrswesen. 30 March 2017. https://www.internationales-verkehrswesen.de/quantencomputer-forschungsprojekt-vw/. 
  34. "Mit Quantencomputer gegen Verkehrskollaps". 20min.ch. 20 March 2017. http://www.20min.ch/auto/fahrberichte/story/Mit--Big-Bang--Praxis-gegen-den-Verkehrstau-26700579. 
  35. Neukart, F (2014). "Operations on Quantum Physical Artificial Neural Structures". Procedia Engineering 2 (1): 1509–1517. doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2014.03.148. 
  36. "The Beginnings of a Quantum Leap". Volkswagen AG. https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/news/stories/2017/03/the-beginnings-of-a-quantum-leap.html. 
  37. "Volkswagen erprobt Quantencomputer". Springer. 22 March 2017. https://www.springerprofessional.de/simulation---berechnung/cebit/volkswagen-erprobt-quantencomputer/12165488. 
  38. "Mit Quantenteilchen gegen das Verkehrschaos". Handelsblatt. 13 March 2017. https://www.handelsblatt.com/my/technik/forschung-innovation/forschungsprojekt-von-volkswagen-mit-quantenteilchen-gegen-das-verkehrschaos/19500130.html?ticket=ST-6118632-ey6TntNi9ucLdu1xfDfI-ap3. 
  39. "Volkswagen: Quantencomputer im Einsatz gegen den Stau". Computer Bild. 21 March 2017. http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-News-Connected-Car-Volkswagen-Quantencomputer-im-Einsatz-gegen-den-Stau-17743387.html. 
  40. "Inhalierbarer Impfstoff siegt beim Ideenwettbewerb 2014". Science Park Austria. 3 April 2014. http://sciencepark.at/aktuelles/news/600/inhalierbarer-impfstoff-siegt-beim-ideenwettbewerb-2014.