Some company news!
Big changes are happening at Nanoacademic, and we’re thrilled to share them with you! As we continue to build and commercialize state-of-the-art atomistic modeling and quantum-technology computer-aided design software, innovative leadership remains key to our success.
🔹 After 18 years of dedicated service, Prof. Hong Guo is retiring from his President and CEO positions to focus on his work as a distinguished James McGill Professor of Physics. We want to extend our deepest gratitude for his work as a Founder of Nanoacademic. Prof. Guo’s pioneering scientific work and exceptional vision has enabled the development and commercialization of our atomistic simulation software products NanoDCAL and RESCU, which has in turn paved the way to the successful development and commercialization of QTCAD®. We wish Prof. Guo all the best in this next chapter!
🔹 Dr. Félix Beaudoin is stepping in as our new CEO. With a wealth of experience in quantum science and after managing the development of Nanoacademic’s unique qubit-modeling software QTCAD® for the last five years, he will be driving Nanoacademic’s product innovation and strategic expansion in quantum technology.
🔹 Dr. Eric Zhu is being promoted as the new President of the firm. Eric co-founded Nanoacademic with Prof. Guo in 2007; his unrivaled experience in atomistic software development, quantum transport theory, and artificial intelligence will enable him to lead the atomistic software division of Nanoacademic into new and exciting territory.
🔹 Mr. Guillaume Quenneville is stepping up as Chief Operations Officer of Nanoacademic. With deep expertise in software engineering and infrastructure, Guillaume will be leading key initiatives, including GUI development, packaging, CI/CD, and our client portal, in addition to bringing our software performance to the next level. Guillaume’s leadership will ensure that our development pipelines remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with our customers’ needs.
🔹 Mr. Jeremy Garaffa is becoming Nanoacademic’s Vice President of Sales and Partnerships. In this role, Jeremy will continue his outstanding work toward the expansion of our company’s global commercial reach and development of new consulting services, software license sales, and strategic partnerships in materials science and quantum technologies.
This is an exciting new era for Nanoacademic, We extend our gratitude to all of our partners, both small and strategic, as none of this would be possible without your exceptional and continuous support.
We look forward to what’s ahead! 🚀
Please stay tuned!
