Dr. Shintaro Sato

Shintaro Sato is Fellow and Head of Quantum Laboratory at Fujitsu Research, Fujitsu Limited in Japan. He also holds a concurrent position as Deputy Director of the RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Center at RIKEN. His responsibilities at Fujitsu include leading research on all technology layers of quantum computing: quantum devices, platforms, software, and applications. Prior to his work in quantum computing, he conducted research and development on post-silicon devices using carbon nanotubes and two-dimensional materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Minnesota, USA, and an MS in Science and Engineering (Physics) from University of Tsukuba, Japan. His research areas include quantum computing, nanoelectronics, and nanomaterials. He is also Fellow of the Japan Society of Applied Physics.