CSA Catapult appoints head of quantum
As quantum technologies move towards commercial deployment, the UK's Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult has appointed William Waller as head of quantum.
Waller joins from the defence, aerospace and security company Leonardo, where he developed extensive experience in systems engineering and complex technology development, including defence and dual-use applications. His background reflects the growing need for systems-level thinking and engineering discipline in quantum, alongside world-leading scientific research.
The appointment reflects a growing challenge across the quantum sector: moving from concept to engineering, manufacturing and supply-chain delivery. While the UK has strong research capability in quantum technologies, greater focus is now required to enable integration, reliability and scale-up. CSA Catapult plays a key role in bridging this gap, from concept through to commercialisation and enabling scale-up across the UK.
CSA says that the appointment will help accelerate its focus on key areas including quantum systems, AI hardware, advanced packaging, photonics, RF control, cryogenic integration and test. These capabilities are central to enabling the next generation of quantum technologies, particularly in quantum communications, quantum sensing and future quantum computing infrastructure, where integration, reliability and scalability will be essential.
“William’s appointment strengthens CSA Catapult’s role in helping the UK quantum ecosystem move from concept to deployable technology. Quantum now needs engineering, integration, packaging and supply-chain capability, and William brings the systems-level experience needed to help us build that bridge,” commented Nick Singh, CTO, CSA Catapult.
