Thin-Film Lithium Niobate: Enabling the Future of Integrated Photonics

Dr Pouya Dianat is the Chief Revenue Officer at QCi Foundry, where he is responsible for driving global commercial strategy, accelerating customer acquisition, and expanding revenue streams across all QCi machines and foundry offerings. Pouya was previously the Director of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and Foundry Services at QCi, where he led business strategy, product development and management, and sales for the company’s thin-film lithium niobate–based foundry platform, processing TFLN and other transition metal ferroelectrics for quantum and non-quantum applications. The unique optical properties of TFLN allow for faster, more efficient control of light, essential in quantum computing and communication. Dr. Dianat brings over a decade of experience in commercializing advanced photonic technologies. Before joining QCi, he was a market expert and Technical Director at OPTICA, where he focused on PIC and quantum technologies. Prior to that, he led business development and chip scale-up efforts in photonic detector product lines at Luminar Technologies, a leader in automotive LiDAR solutions. Dr. Dianat earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, where he developed quantum-enhanced opto-plasmonic detectors, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Northwestern University.

● Email Address: pouya@quantumcomputinginc.com

Dr Milan Begliarbekov is the Chief Operating Officer of QCi Foundry, where he is responsible for overseeing day- to-day operations across QCi, driving manufacturing efficiency, ensuring quality control, and supporting the scaling of production to meet customer demand. He will also be managing the Company’s strategy to develop advanced photonic circuits for the next generation of the Company’s quantum computers. Milan was previously the Director of Quantum Foundry since joining the Company in September 2022. In that role he was responsible for the design and construction of the Company’s foundry in Tempe, Arizona, as well as overseeing the development and manufacturing of photonic materials, devices, and technologies including thin-film lithium niobate for advanced sensing and photonic computing applications. Dr. Begliarbekov brings more than 13 years of experience in nanofabrication, materials science, and scientific leadership. Prior to joining QCi, he served as a Research Assistant Professor and Director of the Nanofabrication Facility at the City University of New York (CUNY). In this role, he managed the design, commissioning, and operation of one of the region’s leading nanofabrication centers, supporting academic and industrial users from early-stage startups to established corporations. His responsibilities included process development, equipment oversight, and the leadership of multiple scientific collaborations. Milan holds a PhD in Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology.

● Email address: milan@quantumcomputinginc.com