David Steuerman

David Steuerman has a diverse work experience spanning various sectors. David is currently working as the Director of Academic and National Lab Partnerships at IonQ since August 2021. Prior to this role, David worked as a Science Program Officer at The Kavli Foundation from February 2017 to August 2021. In this role, they utilized their background in chemistry and physics to provide expertise in Nanoscience, Quantum Information Science, and Data Science.

Before joining The Kavli Foundation, David served as a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant at CNA Corporation from September 2015 to January 2017. There, they supported data-centric systems engineering and programmatic acquisition efforts for the Federal Aviation Administration. David contributed to organizational and systems analyses, including developing a strategy to restart a failed mission-critical program and understanding the implications of merging two major directorates after reorganization.

David's experience also includes serving as the Head of R&D at Sum from November 2012 to May 2015, where they focused on developing non-invasive approaches for health monitoring applications. Additionally, they worked as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Victoria from July 2008 to August 2012, where they founded a research facility dedicated to characterization and fabrication of novel materials and devices.

Furthermore, David has experience as a Consultant, providing assistance in wearable technology strategies and implementation for various companies during their self-employed period from January 2010 to January 2011. Prior to that, they worked as a Post Doctoral Researcher at the UCSB Physics Department from August 2004 to June 2008. David conducted research in ultrafast magneto-optics of semiconductors and nanostructures, as well as high-resolution microscopy.

David also worked as a Special Student at the California Institute of Technology from 2002 to 2004, focusing on mechanistic studies of catenane and rotaxane switching phenomena. David began their research career as a Graduate Student Researcher at UCLA from 1999 to 2004, studying the interactions of polymers and carbon nanotubes for self-assembly and device fabrication.

Overall, David Steuerman's work experience reflects their expertise in Nanoscience, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, systems engineering, research and development, and academic research in chemistry and physics.

David Steuerman obtained an AB degree in Chemistry and Physics from Vassar College, where they attended from 1995 to 1999. David also pursued further education, obtaining a PhD in Chemistry from UCLA and attending Caltech as a Special Student in Chemistry. The exact years for their PhD and tenure as a Special Student are not specified.