Michael Falkenthal

Head of Platform Kipu

Dr. Michael Falkenthal is a quantum enthusiast who drives the near-term application of quantum in real world applications. As the lead architect in the former lighthouse project PlanQK funded by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs, he developed the Kipu’s quantum platform and actively nurtures the quantum community and ecosystem to pave the road to usable quantum solutions for all kinds of stakeholders. He has a background in computer science and cloud platform engineering and received his PhD from the Institute of Architecture of Application Systems of the University of Stuttgart.