Önder Gül

About

Expert in quantum computing devices with a proven record of innovation and leadership. Led multidisciplinary teams on international projects at top-tier institutions across academia and industry (Harvard, QuTech, TU Delft, TNO, FZ Jülich) to develop cutting-edge semiconductor devices for quantum information processing. ​Önder Gül joined TNO Quantum Technology in 2022 and currently serves as Scientific Lead for spin quantum processor development, having contributed to Quantum Inspire—a demonstrator featuring the world’s first silicon-based cloud quantum computer. Önder Gül earned a PhD in Applied Physics with the highest distinction from Delft University of Technology (2017) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University (2022), pioneering hybrid devices for topological quantum computing based on semiconductors and superconductors. ​Recognized with the University of Chicago Quantum Creators Prize (2021), Harvard Quantum Initiative Seed Funding (2019), and the Dutch Research Council Rubicon Fellowship (2018), Önder Gül brings expertise spanning semiconductor nanoelectronics, superconducting hybrid devices, quantum device fabrication and integration, and quantum information measurements, drawing on a 15+ year career in quantum research and development.

Experience

• TNO (4 yrs 5 mos)
  • Quantum Computing Scientist
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Development of silicon quantum processors for the market and real-world use Portfolio highlights include QuTech’s Quantum Inspire—world's first silicon cloud quantum computer.

  • Scientific Lead QLSI2
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Leading the development of scalable silicon quantum processors with advanced readout and long-range coherent coupling

  • Technical Lead Spin quantum computing PMC
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Defining TNO's strategic direction in spin quantum computing across research and market domains

• Quantum Engineer at QuTech
  Mar 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  Development of silicon quantum processors for QuTech’s Quantum Inspire—world's first silicon cloud quantum computer

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University
  Jul 2017 - Feb 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  Development of the first topological device towards universal quantum computation. Research funded by competetive grants >200k€ (Rubicon grant, HQI Seed funding). Advisor: Prof. Philip Kim

• Doctoral Researcher at QuTech
  Jan 2013 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos

  Development of the first ballistic device towards topological quantum computing. Research awarded with the highest distinction (cum laude, top 5%). Advisor: Prof. Leo Kouwenhoven

• Researcher at Forschungszentrum Jülich
  Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  Invention of quantum interference devices based on III-V semiconductor nanowires. Several publications, research awarded with the highest grade. Advisor: Prof. Thomas Schäpers