Meet our team.

Gopi holds a PhD in Experimental Physics and has worked on diamond spin-based quantum systems since 2006 at the University of Stuttgart, the Max Planck Institute in Göttingen, and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. His work on nanoscale magnetometry with diamond spins (Nature, 2008) and record room-temperature spin coherence (Nature Materials, 2009) laid the groundwork for room-temperature diamond qubits. He founded XeedQ in 2021. Beyond work, he enjoys challenging himself through innovation-focused projects.

Julian holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Heidelberg, a master’s degree in Experimental Quantum Physics from Innsbruck, and a PhD in Optical Nanoscopy from Heidelberg. His background spans ion-trap quantum systems and MINFLUX microscopy; at XeedQ, he contributes broadly to research and development. He enjoys mountain running and racing outside work.

Mukesh earned a PhD in Physics from the University of Vienna and completed postdoctoral research at EPFL Lausanne, specializing in defect mechanisms in low-dimensional materials using ions and electron microscopy. At XeedQ, he works on scalable qubit-fabrication processes and coordinates laboratory operations. He enjoys badminton, cricket, and outdoor activities such as hiking.

Florian holds an MSc in Physics (Quantum Optics) from the Institute of Quantum Optics at Ulm University under Prof. Fedor Jelezko. A cryogenic quantum scientist by training, he coordinates XeedQ’s operations and project delivery and contributes across multiple areas to support the advancement and scaling of diamond-based quantum computing.

Sri Ranjini holds a PhD in Biophysical Chemistry and brings several years of scientific and management experience to XeedQ. As Director of Administration, she leads the company’s finance, human resources, and internal administration across the Leipzig, Ulm, and Frankfurt sites. She supervises the team that keeps projects, funding, and reporting on track, and also leads XeedQ’s outreach and public engagement on quantum technology.

Ravi holds a master’s degree in Microsystems Engineering from the University of Freiburg. He worked on CVD diamond growth at Fraunhofer IAF for his thesis. At XeedQ, he contributes to the development of diamond-fabrication technologies. He enjoys playing video games during his free time.

Lukas completed his PhD in Experimental Physics at the University of Ulm, specializing in hybrid quantum photonics combining classical photonic circuitry with nanodiamond-based quantum systems. At XeedQ, he applies full-stack expertise across hardware, software, and theory. In his free time, he enjoys baseball, 3D printing, and cooking.

Soroush holds a PhD in Experimental Physics from the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart, specializing in low-temperature scanning probe techniques. He later worked at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology on superconducting qubits. At XeedQ, he focuses on qubit characterization and cryogenic integration of NV-based platforms. He enjoys traveling, hiking, chess, and reading.

Priya holds a PhD in Physics from Prof. Fedor Jelezko’s Quantum Optics laboratory at the University of Ulm and has more than a decade of specialized experience in the NV field. At XeedQ, she focuses on scaling up the quantum platform and on detailed qubit characterization and performance optimization. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing indoors, reading books, and getting plenty of sleep.

Jason earned an MSc in Physics (Quantum Technology) from RWTH Aachen University, working on readout optimization for Si/SiGe spin qubits. At XeedQ, he focuses on spin-qubit control and improving experimental setups. He spends his free time reading, riding his road bike, and trying new cafés and restaurants.

Philip has a background in mechatronics and computer engineering. Before joining XeedQ, he was pursuing a PhD in quantum computing at Goethe University Frankfurt. In his free time, he enjoys all kinds of technical tinkering, eating good food, and cooking.

Christian holds a PhD in Quantum Physics from Ulm University, where he used DEER coupling of NV centers to determine biomolecular distances. At XeedQ, he focuses on scaling the NV platform and reducing experimental effort in multi-qubit systems. Outside the lab, he enjoys cooking and exploring all things food-related.

Matthias holds a PhD in Computational Quantum Physics from Ulm University. At XeedQ, he develops the experiment-control and data-processing software behind the XQ series, bringing his computational background to the simulation and analysis of multi-qubit experiments. Outside work, he likes running, cycling, and playing soccer.

Pit holds a master’s degree in Computer Science from Hochschule Hannover and has experience in large-scale software engineering. His thesis on pulse control for NV-center quantum systems was completed at Fraunhofer IAF, and at XeedQ he now focuses on spin-system simulations and the XQ-series software stack. He enjoys working out and running in his free time.

Gokulaavaani holds a master’s degree in Computer Applications and an MBA in Human Resources. She has experience in quality assurance and inventory management and supports smooth operational processes at XeedQ. She enjoys crocheting and has a strong interest in organizing and maintaining a clean, beautiful home.

Tuan studied the photophysics of color centers in diamond for his PhD at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research using nonlinear optical spectroscopy. His research interests lie in the fundamental charge-related properties in diamond and their population pathways under laser illumination. Outside working hours, he enjoys his musical endeavors as an amateur vocalist and pianist.

Before joining XeedQ, Ressa was an academic at the Institute for Quantum Optics at Ulm University from 2017 onwards. His research interests range from fundamental studies of quantum information processing and optimal control to applications of quantum technologies. His early-career postdoctoral work began at the Institute for Complex Quantum Systems after he completed his PhD at Macquarie University, Australia, in 2011.