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Dr. Yuping Huang

Interim Chief Executive Officer and President at Quantum Computing
Board
Since May 12, 2025
Age
45 years
Education
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Modern Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2004 and a PhD in Quantum Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics from Michigan State University in 2009.
Tenure
Joined QUBT on June 16, 2022 as Chief Quantum Officer, later served as Chairman of the Board from December 10, 2024, and became Interim Chief Executive Officer and President on May 12, 2025.

Also at Quantum Computing

CB
Christopher Boehmler
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
DMB
Dr. Milan Begliarbekov
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
DPD
Dr. Pouya Dianat
Chief Revenue Officer

About

Dr. Yuping Huang is a 45-year-old executive with a strong background in quantum physics and a blend of academic and commercial experience.

He earned his undergraduate degree in modern physics from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2004 and completed his PhD in quantum atomic, molecular, and optical physics at Michigan State University in 2009, laying the foundation for a career that bridges academia and industry.

Following early roles in postdoctoral research and academia—including a tenure at Northwestern University and a professorship at Stevens Institute of Technology—he transitioned into the commercial sector by joining QUBT on 06-16-2022 as Chief Quantum Officer. His career at QUBT advanced with his appointment as Chairman of the Board on December 10, 2024, and later as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President on 05-12-2025, marking significant milestones in his professional journey.

$QUBT Performance Under Dr. Yuping Huang

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Chairman of the Board Dec 10, 2024 - Pre Interim CEO appointment Ended upon appointment as Interim CEO and President
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Chief Quantum Officer June 14, 2022 - Pre Interim CEO appointment Ended upon appointment as Interim CEO and President
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Director June 14, 2022 - Pre Interim CEO appointment Ended upon appointment as Interim CEO and President
QPhoton, Inc. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 2020 - 2022 Role ended upon acquisition by QUBT
Northwestern University Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Faculty Member, Principal Investigator 2009 - 2014 N/A
Stevens Institute of Technology Assistant Professor of Physics 2014 - 2019 Position superseded by promotion
Stevens Institute of Technology Associate Professor of Physics 2019 - 2023 Position superseded by promotion

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Stevens Institute of Technology Full Professor of Physics Since 2023 Also serves as the founding director of the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology Founding Director, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering N/A N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Annual Base Salary$400,000 initially; revised to hourly rate of $192.31 effective September 1, 2024Gross wages calculated as hours workedSubject to annual review and adjustment; gross wages used in lieu of base salary for bonus calculations

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024