CBC Alum named one of the Hot 10 most influential figures in Quantum Technology
Dr. Keeper Layne Sharkey (B.S. ‘10 & Ph.D. ‘15) has been named one of the Hot 10 most influential figures in quantum technology by Quantum.Tech. Dr. Sharkey is the CEO and Founder of the successful quantum chemistry company ODE, L3C, and was also previously named one of the 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity in 2023 and 2024.
“My years at the University of Arizona were foundational for what I do now,” Sharkey added, “the university experience trained me in critical thinking, technical expertise, and communication. Sharkey pursued a double-major in Chemistry and Mathematics at the University of Arizona, followed by a PhD in Chemical Physics. “I was very intentional – I knew that mastering both subjects would be key to a career in quantum chemistry,” Sharkey remarked, “Once in university, I dove into research early, which further cemented my decision.”