Nikita Nemkov
Researcher at Sberbank
Moscow Metropolitan Area Russia
Summary
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Top SchoolNikita Nemkov is a researcher with 11 years of experience specializing in hardware–algorithm co-design for analog optical machine-learning accelerators. Currently at Sberbank, he focuses on building unconventional computing platforms, drawing on postdoctoral work at the Russian Quantum Center and the University of Cologne. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics and a Master's in Applied Mathematics and Physics from MIPT, blending deep theoretical insight with hands-on experimental and engineering instincts. His career sits at the intersection of photonics, quantum-inspired methods, and applied ML, tackling practical system-level challenges rather than isolated algorithms. Colleagues describe him as someone who translates abstract physical models into viable computing prototypes, a skill reflected in his movement from academia into industry R&D. Based in Odintsovo near Moscow, he brings a rare mix of rigorous physics training and product-oriented research to next-generation compute development.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Theoretical Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Theoretical Physics at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT)
Github Skills (15)
optimization9
machine-learning8
sdk7
quantum-computing6
qiskit6
python6
rust5
source-sdk5
gpu4
quantum-programming-language4
jax4
algorithms3
jit3
documentation2
tpu1
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
idnm/blog
Apr 2023 - Nov 2025
Contributions:22 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 7 months
idnm/FourierVQA
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024
Contributions:13 pushes in 10 months
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