Summary
Avery Leider is an assistant professor and recent Ph.D. in computer science specializing in quantum computing education, combining academic research with practical teaching across high school, undergraduate and graduate levels. Their dissertation developed a deep-knowledge-tracing cognitive tutor to accelerate mastery of quantum topics while addressing gendered STEM learning gaps, signaling a focus on pedagogical scalability as quantum hardware matures. With 11+ years of tech experience and a 26-year military career as a lieutenant colonel, Avery brings disciplined program management, cybersecurity and cryptography expertise to curriculum design and sponsored-research proposals. They have founded and led a small tech firm that explored VR/AR, mobile apps and quantum interfaces, and have repeatedly translated complex topics into engaging hands-on experiences—from IBM ThinkLab visits to Sphero and Ozobot workshops for youth. Based in New York, Avery blends research, classroom impact and grant-oriented ambition to build practical pathways for the next generation of quantum practitioners.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree Computer Science, Master’s Degree Computer Science at Pace University
MSITM Information Technology Management, MSITM Information Technology Management at Trident University International
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at Pace University - Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
BS Business Administration, BS Business Administration at Troy University
Korean