Victor Drouin-touchette
Research Professor at Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Top SchoolVictor Drouin-touchette is a research professor and quantum application scientist with nine years of experience spanning theoretical condensed matter physics and practical quantum computing. He develops quantum algorithms and controls for neutral-atom analog quantum computers, aiming to realize complex many-body states and tackle hard optimization problems for industrial use cases such as logistics, energy, and materials. Trained with a PhD from Rutgers in strongly correlated systems, his work blends analytical theory, classical Monte Carlo numerics, and hands-on quantum simulation on platforms like D-Wave and Pasqal. Based in Sherbrooke, he is launching a research group to translate foundational physics into deployable quantum algorithms, combining academic rigor with application-focused engineering. An implicit strength is his cross-disciplinary fluency—moving seamlessly between deep theory, numerical simulations, and experimental quantum hardware.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Physics and Mathematics, Bachelor's degree, Physics and Mathematics at Université de MontréalDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at Rutgers UniversityProgramming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
vdrouint/mc-XY-model
May 2020 - Mar 2022
Contributions:6 commits, 4 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 10 months
vdrouint/vdrouint.github.io
Mar 2021 - Oct 2023
Contributions:28 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 7 months
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