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Ask me anything: Masako Yamada

Sarah Tesh

Published Jun 1, 2023• 0 citations

Abstract

Masako Yamada is the director of applications at IonQ, a global quantum-computing company headquartered in the US that develops quantum systems designed to solve complex problems. Prior to her current role, Yamada worked at GE Research for 20 years, and she holds a PhD in physics from Boston University.

DOI: 10.1088/2058-7058/36/06/33

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