About Us
Access Quantum specializes in the discovery and development of advanced materials through the integration of materials science and computational physics. Our state-of-the-art modeling capabilities enable us to design materials with specific, high-performance properties, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether it’s enhancing quantum computing or developing energy-efficient technologies, we provide solutions that lead the industry.
Our Team
Balatsky
Alexander Balatsky, a professor of physics at UConn, holds joint positions at NORDITA, Sweden, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM. He is internationally acclaimed for his work on quantum materials and their dynamics, as well as materials informatics. He develops frameworks to understand, predict, and control new orders in quantum materials.
Neeraj
Neeraj Visen, Director of Licensing at UConn's Technology Commercialization Services, specializes in engineering and physical science IP protection, patentability, and market potential. He supports UConn inventors with marketing plans, outreach, and agreement management, and manages industry partnerships for sponsored projects.
Saranda
Saranda is the head of external affairs for QuantumCT, cultivating diverse multi-stakeholder partnerships that align organizational goals with impactful storytelling to drive policy, advocacy and community impact. She has nearly two decades of experience advancing high-impact economic development initiatives at the collaborative nexus between government, business, and academia.
Sanjeev
(Founder)
Sanjeev Nayak specializes in first-principles modeling of materials properties. After a stint at the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, he earned a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Duisburg-Essen. He held postdoctoral positions at Martin-Luther-University and the Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics. As a Research Scientist at UConn, Sanjeev worked on complex industry-academia projects. Since September 2023, he has been a Program Specialist in Quantum Technologies for the UConn Office of the Vice President for Research. He also has an MBA from the UConn School of Business.