Q/C Technologies Appoints Technion Professor Dr. Steven Frankel as Senior Quantum Advisor to Advance Photonic and Quantum-Class Computing Initiatives

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Q/C Technologies (Nasdaq: QCLS) announced on October 16, 2025 the appointment of Dr. Steven Frankel as Senior Quantum Advisor. Dr. Frankel, Rosenblatt Professor at Technion and former Purdue professor, will advise on quantum-class photonic computing and commercialization of Q/C's Laser Processing Unit (LPU), developed by LightSolver. The LPU is described as a light and laser-based system for complex optimization and combinatorial problems. The appointment highlights the company's push to merge photonic and quantum approaches and accelerate path-to-market across high-performance computing.

Dr. Frankel brings extensive knowledge and deep expertise that bridges advanced physics and quantum technologies

New York, NY, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q/C Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: QCLS) (“Q/C” or the “Company”), a pioneer of quantum-class computing at the speed of light, today announced the appointment of Steven Frankel, Ph.D. as Senior Quantum Advisor. Dr. Frankel will help guide the Company’s ongoing efforts in quantum-class photonic computing to advance the development and commercialization of Q/C’s innovative Laser Processing Unit (LPU). Developed by LightSolver, Q/C’s LPU is the world’s first light and laser-based computing system designed to solve complex optimization and combinatorial problems at the speed of light.

Dr. Frankel is currently the Rosenblatt Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and previously served for more than three decades as a professor at Purdue University. His research spans computational fluid dynamics, turbulence, combustion, and multiphase systems, with recent work focused on machine learning and quantum computing hardware. During a research fellowship at Quantum Machines in Tel Aviv, Dr. Frankel contributed to projects involving superconducting qubits, trapped ions, and physics-informed neural networks, bringing deep domain expertise that bridges advanced physics and quantum technologies.

“We are honored to welcome Dr. Frankel to Q/C Technologies,” said Joshua Silverman, Executive Chairman. “His distinguished academic background and applied research in quantum computational systems and physics-based neural networks bring exceptional insight to our collaboration with LightSolver. Dr. Frankel’s expertise will be instrumental as we pursue first-mover advantages in quantum-class photonic computing, helping translate this breakthrough from development to commercialization across the high-performance computing sector.”

Dr. Frankel added, “Q/C Technologies is at the forefront of merging photonic and quantum computing to tackle some of the most complex computational challenges. I’m excited to help the Company accelerate its path toward commercialization and deliver computing solutions that redefine speed, scalability, and sustainability.”

About Q/C Technologies, Inc.

Q/C Technologies is pioneering the next generation of energy-efficient quantum class, high-performance computing infrastructure. Through a licensing agreement with LightSolver, Q/C holds exclusive rights to the use of innovative quantum-inspired laser-based processing units (LPUs) that solve compute-intensive combinatorial and physical problems at the speed of light. Q/C bridges a disruptive computing paradigm for high-speed photonic computing at scale, unlocking unprecedented performance and sustainability for next generation applications and post quantum security. ir.qctechnologies.com

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FAQ

Who is Dr. Steven Frankel and what role will he have at Q/C Technologies (QCLS)?

Dr. Steven Frankel is the Rosenblatt Professor at Technion and former Purdue professor; he will serve as Senior Quantum Advisor to guide Q/C's photonic and quantum-class computing efforts.

How will Dr. Frankel's appointment affect Q/C Technologies' Laser Processing Unit (LPU) commercialization?

The company says Dr. Frankel will help advance development and commercialization of the LPU by advising on quantum-class photonic computing and applied research integration.

What is the Laser Processing Unit (LPU) mentioned in Q/C Technologies' October 16, 2025 announcement?

The LPU, developed by LightSolver, is described as a light and laser-based computing system designed to solve complex optimization and combinatorial problems.

Does the announcement state any new financial guidance or funding for Q/C Technologies (QCLS)?

No; the announcement focuses on the advisory appointment and technology development without providing financial guidance or funding details.

What relevant experience does Dr. Frankel bring to Q/C Technologies (QCLS)?

Dr. Frankel's research spans computational fluid dynamics, machine learning, quantum computing hardware, and work on superconducting qubits, trapped ions, and physics-informed neural networks.

Will Q/C Technologies (QCLS) change its commercialization timeline following the appointment on October 16, 2025?

The announcement states the appointment aims to accelerate the path toward commercialization but does not provide a specific timeline or dates.