Poolad Imany

About Poolad Imany

I am a quantum information expert and the founder and CEO of Icarus Quantum, a startup that develops and commercializes chip-scale integrated quantum photonic technologies. With over 10 years of experience in quantum networking, I have contributed to multiple publications and patents in the field, and worked at leading research institutions such as NIST and Purdue University. My core competencies include designing, modeling, fabricating, and testing quantum photonic devices and systems, as well as leading and managing interdisciplinary teams and projects. My mission is to leverage the power of quantum information to create innovative solutions for communication, computation, and sensing. I am passionate about advancing the frontiers of quantum science and engineering, and fostering a thriving culture in the quantum community.

Experience

1. Activate Fellow

   Activate

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Founded in 2015, Activate empowers scientists and engineers to reinvent the world by launching startups to address climate change and other global challenges. Working between government, philanthropy, universities, and the private sector, Activate transforms scientists and engineers into high-impact entrepreneurs through the Activate Fellowship, a two-year immersive experience that equips science entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, infrastructure, and funding they need to quickly and effectively bring their groundbreaking research to market. Activate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not charge any fee nor equity for fellows to participate.

Education

• Sharif University of Technology

  B.Sc.

  2008 — 2013

• Purdue University - The Graduate School

  Ph.D.

  2013 — 2019