Janos Perczel

Cofounder/CEO at Polygence

Janos Perczel has a diverse work background with experience in education, research, and entrepreneurship. In 2019, they co-founded and became the CEO of Polygence, an education-focused company that personalizes projects for students. Prior to that, they worked at Harvard University as an Associate and later as a Research Fellow. Their research at Harvard focused on creating devices for quantum information processing.

Before their time at Harvard, Janos worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a Teaching Assistant and a Research Fellow. During their time at MIT, they gained teaching experience and conducted research in quantum optics and nanophotonics.

Janos also has experience in research from their time at the University of St Andrews and Leiden University. At St Andrews, they conducted research on the theory of invisibility and published two papers on the topic. This research received international news coverage. At Leiden University, they researched the topology of the universe using signals from the cosmic microwave background radiation.

Overall, Janos Perczel's work experience showcases their expertise in education, research, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on quantum information processing, optics, and cosmology.

Janos Perczel began their education at the University of St Andrews from 2008 to 2011, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics & Philosophy. Following this, they attended the University of Cambridge from 2011 to 2012, earning a Master of Advanced Studies degree in Applied Mathematics. Subsequently, Perczel went on to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theoretical Physics from 2012 to 2018.

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  • Cofounder/CEO

    April, 2019 - present