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    Dr. Yuping Huang

    Interim Chief Executive Officer and President at Quantum Computing Inc
    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 Inc

    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