Mollie Schwartz

Dr. Mollie Schwartz is the leader of the Quantum-Enabled Computation Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. She is responsible for managing research and development of advanced devices, systems, and algorithms that aim to leverage quantized signals for computational advantage. Research in the Quantum-Enabled Computation Group spans quantum information sciences, superconducting qubit hardware development, and prototyping of classical computing architectures that leverage superconductor electronics.

Prior to this role, Schwartz was an assistant leader in the Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group, where she led programs, pursued research, and developed staff in the area of superconducting quantum technology. In this role, Schwartz stood up the Superconducting Qubits at Lincoln Laboratory (SQUILL) Foundry, which serves a critical role in accelerating quantum research and development by providing access to high-quality fabrication resources in support of U.S. government-funded research efforts.

Schwartz joined MIT Lincoln Laboratory in 2016 as a member of the technical staff in the Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group, specializing in measurement, verification, and validation of coherent quantum circuits for use in gate-based quantum computing applications. She implemented techniques for high-fidelity entangling gates, performed the first multi-qubit quantum algorithms on MIT Lincoln Laboratory superconducting qubit hardware, and led the experimental aspects of advanced quantum-compatible 3D integration techniques.

Schwartz graduated from Columbia University with a BA degree in chemical physics. She earned her MS and PhD degrees in physics from the University of California at Berkeley, funded by the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship.