# Prof. Mikko Möttönen: chief scientist, IQM Quantum Computers

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Co-founder and Chief Scientist at [IQM Quantum Computers](/companies/iqm-quantum-computers) and Academy Professor of Quantum Technology at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Leads the Quantum Computing and Devices (QCD) group; his research produced the unimon qubit, quantum-circuit refrigerator, and ultra-sensitive bolometer. Also co-founded QMill. Recipient of the Nokia Foundation Award (2020), Väisälä Prize, and EPO European Inventor Award finalist (2025).

- **Nationality:** Finnish
- **Verification posture:** reported

## Current roles (1)

- [IQM Quantum Computers](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/iqm-quantum-computers.md) Co-founder & Chief Scientist (secondary-verified)

## Sources (3)

1. https://maki.vc/case/iqm/
2. https://www.aalto.fi/en/people/mikko-mottonen
3. https://www.epo.org/en/news-events/european-inventor-award/meet-the-finalists/mikko-mottonen


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