Who we are

Sparrow Quantum is at the forefront of advancing the optics quantum revolution by providing the essential single-photon components. We were founded in 2016 by world-renowned quantum physics and technology professor Peter Lodahl. Building upon two decades of pioneering research at the Niels Bohr Institute, our technology excels with industry-leading specifications and seamlessly integrates with top photonic quantum systems and platforms. 

Meet the Sparrows

Larissa Vertchenko

PhD, R&D

Maxime Bergamin

PhD, R&D

Henri T. Nielsen

PhD, R&D

Rasmus H Jensen

PhD, R&D

Sofus Budtz

MSc, R&D

Jeppe Roulund

MSc, R&D

Sissel Bay Nielsen

PhD, R&D

Adrià R. Moral

PhD, R&D

Maria Genckel

MSc, Marketing & Comms.

Lucio Stefan

R&D

Moritz Fischer

R&D

Sofie L. Hansen

PhD, Business Development

Severin Küger

MsC, Industry PhD

Gitte Schüler

Administration

Zhe Liu

PhD, Research Consultant

Mutjaba Zahidy

PhD, Research Consultant

Stefano Paesani

PhD, Research Consultant

Management team

Claus Pedersen

CTO

Claus spearheads Sparrow's technical team, bringing over 25 years of managerial expertise across diverse industries. His leadership spans telecommunications, life science lasers, optical sensors, synthetic fuel synthesis, and automotive-grade battery management systems.

Peter Lodahl

Founder, Professor, CSO

Peter is a quantum physics and technology professor at the Niels Bohr Institute and the Director of the Hybrid Quantum Networks Hy-Q Center of Excellence. Peter's numerous accolades include ERC grants, EliteForsk Award, and Queen Margrethe II’s Research Award.

Kurt Stokbro

CEO

Dr. Kurt Stokbro is a renowned researcher, serial entrepreneur, and tech investor. He founded Atomistix in 2003 and QuantumWise in 2008, both advancing quantum chemistry simulation tools for semiconductor devices. QuantumWise was acquired by Synopsys in 2017.

Board of directors

Niels Christian Nielsen

Chairman of the Board

Niels Christian Nielsen is an international technology, research, and education leader. He has chaired boards of 30+ companies worldwide, spanning diverse sectors like IT, biotech, and venture capital. He serves as a Wikimedia Endowment Advisory Board member.

Niels Nielsen

Board Member

Niels Nielsen, a seasoned entrepreneur and tech investor, is the co-founder of 2xN, a pioneering early-stage VC firm with a quantum-inspired focus. Notable companies in their portfolio include Quantinuum, QuantrolOx, Kvantify, and Sparrow Quantum.

Niels Hersoug Nielsen

Board Member

Kurt Stokbro

CEO

Dr. Kurt Stokbro is a renowned researcher, serial entrepreneur, and tech investor. He founded Atomistix in 2003 and QuantumWise in 2008, both advancing quantum chemistry simulation tools for semiconductor devices. QuantumWise was acquired by Synopsys in 2017.

Peter Lodahl

Founder, Professor, CSO

Peter is a quantum physics and technology professor at the Niels Bohr Institute and the Director of the Hybrid Quantum Networks Hy-Q Center of Excellence. Peter's numerous accolades include ERC grants, EliteForsk Award, and Queen Margrethe II’s Research Award.

Pierluigi Freni

Board Observer

Nikolay Dimov

Board Observer

Partners and Collaborators