Alexandre Choquette

About

I am a quantum computing researcher with experience in academia and industry. My research background lies at the intersection of quantum algorithms, condensed matter physics, and superconducting qubit design. At IBM, I am responsible for driving the adoption of quantum computing through strategic research ecosystem development, fostering scientific collaborations worldwide. I also lead the Sustainability Quantum Working Group which drives multidisciplinary international collaborations on quantum computing applications for materials, energy and other sustainability-related fields.

Experience

• IBM (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
  • Global Strategic Research Development, IBM Quantum
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Developing quantum algorithm research ecosystems for IBM Quantum worldwide with a focus on strategic geographies.

  • Quantum Partnerships Canada
    Aug 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    I assist IBM Quantum's partners to accelerate discoveries using IBM's first quantum computer in Canada.

• Quantum Mentor at Creative Destruction Lab
  Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  Mentoring aspiring quantum computing startups as part of CDL's quantum stream

• Researcher at 1QBit
  Sep 2021 - May 2022 · 9 mos

  - Worked on Quantum Channel Characterization and benchmarking as a researcher - Project manager on client work with a quantum hardware partner - Developed a software package for quantum control - Created and implemented division-wide team building events

• Doctoral Student at University of Toronto
  Sep 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  Advisor: Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik After a year, I made my transition to the industry.

• Master Student at Institut quantique - Université de Sherbrooke
  May 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  Advisor: Alexandre Blais Thesis: Variational quantum algorithms for the simulation of quantum systems https://savoirs.usherbrooke.ca/handle/11143/17353