[Joint CQSE & NCTS Seminar] From Semiconductor Strength to Quantum Innovation: Taiwan’s Next Frontier
Title: [Joint CQSE & NCTS Seminar] From Semiconductor Strength to Quantum Innovation: Taiwan’s Next Frontier
Speaker: Owen Chien (Quanta Computer)
Time: 2025/11/17 (Fri.) 14:20-16:20
Place: Rm. 104, Chin-Pao Yang Lecture Hall, Department of Physics/CCMS, NTU
Online: https://nationaltaiwanuniversity-zbh.my.webex.com/nationaltaiwanuniversity-zbh.my/j.php?MTID=m35c57ceb3c91fd5af3ca30d927e989a1
Abstract
Quantum computing is steadily advancing, with companies around the world—ranging from startups to tech giants—making incremental yet meaningful progress. While full-scale commercialization remains a long-term goal, we are already witnessing the emergence of regional players and early-stage ecosystems. As a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, Taiwan faces a strategic opportunity: how can it position itself to participate in and contribute to this evolving global landscape? This talk provides an overview of two leading quantum computing architectures—superconducting qubits and ion trap systems—focusing on their system designs, key components, and enabling technologies. We will also explore potential research directions and development strategies that could allow Taiwan to leverage its semiconductor expertise and play a pivotal role in the future of quantum computing.Biography
Owen Chien is the Technical Manager at Quanta, where he leads the Quantum Engineering team and oversees strategic initiatives in quantum computing. With over a decade of experience across electronics engineering and computer science, his background includes digital IC design, software development, and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into hardware-related applications. He has a strong foundation in computational physics and numerical simulation, and brings practical engineering insight to emerging quantum technologies. Owen began his academic journey in spintronics research and transitioned into quantum computing during his graduate studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from National Taiwan University.
