Professor Lloyd Hollenberg from the University of Melbourne has been awarded the 2025 Lloyd Rees Lecture by the Australian Academy of Science.
A Fellow of the Academy, Professor Hollenberg leads the University of Melbourne's IBM Quantum Hub, a large team of academics and graduate researchers testing notions of quantum computing on state-of-the-art hardware.
His work focuses on rigorously testing the capabilities of these emerging quantum systems to determine if, how, and when they can outperform classical computers for practical applications.
Beyond pushing the boundaries of the technology itself, Professor Hollenberg is also dedicated to democratising access to this complex field through the development of teaching tools designed to introduce quantum computing concepts to secondary school students.
"I am delighted and honoured to be awarded the opportunity to deliver the 2025 Lloyd Rees Lecture," Professor Hollenberg said.
"In particular, I am looking forward to speaking on behalf of many outstanding students, postdocs and colleagues I have been fortunate to work with in quantum computing, including on applications in chemistry."
In his talk, Professor Hollenberg will give an update on the state of the field of quantum computing, and the direction in which the field is heading.
The Lloyd Rees Lecture series honours the significant contributions of the late Dr. A.L.G. Rees FAA to science, industry and education by inviting distinguished chemical physics researchers to present their work.
I am looking forward to speaking on behalf of many outstanding students, postdocs and colleagues I have been fortunate to work with in quantum computing, including on applications in chemistry.
The Lloyd Rees Lecture will be held on 6 November 2025 at 2.30pm in the Wark Theatre at CSIRO in Clayton, Victoria.
Registrations will open on the Academy's website closer to the event date.
