Katie Klymko received her PhD in 2018 from UC Berkeley in theoretical chemistry. She was a postdoc at LBL from October of 2018 through September of 2021 focused on quantum algorithms for eigenvalue calculations in molecular systems as well as algorithms to explore thermodynamic properties. In October of 2021, she became a staff member at National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) where she is working to bring quantum computing into future scientific workloads.
Presentation Title:
Delivering Quantum Computing to NERSC’s Scientific Community: User Access and Hardware Assessment Through the QUEST Program
Presentation Abstract:
The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) provides quantum hardware resources to the scientific community through the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology (QUEST) program. This initiative connects researchers with state-of-the-art commercial quantum hardware and expert user support, while developing the support structures needed for next-generation systems.
This presentation describes our evolving user model, which bridges the gap between traditional scientific computing communities and emerging quantum resources. Through strategic partnerships with IBM and QuEra Computing, NERSC is exploring distinct modes of user engagement, training, and resource allocation across diverse quantum architectures. NERSC also supports access to on-premises hardware through collaborations with the Advanced Quantum Testbed and IQM. Beyond enabling scientific research today, these engagements provide critical insight into the performance, usability, and integration requirements of quantum platforms, informing the assessment and evaluation of hardware for future NERSC systems.