Network of Post-Quantum Innovators
Join a network of Quantum PhDs from around the world in a single, vibrant community. Dive into research, collaboration, mentorship, and impact. All within one Discord server.
Become a Fellow- QFellows Newsletter → Sign Up
- Instant access to the community → Join Discord
- Host an Event or Workshop → Propose a session
What is QFELLOWS
QFELLOWS is the quantum PhD program by Tectonic, designed to bring together researchers, theorists, experimentalists, and post-docs working in quantum / post-quantum fields.
A community foundry for ambitious PhD holders to share work, get feedback, form collaborations, and accelerate breakthroughs.
Focused on post-quantum tools, cryptography, quantum algorithms, error correction, hardware, simulations, etc.
Open to PhDs at all stages (current, recent, or incoming), from any region and background.
Why Join
Network & Collaboration
Meet peers, form research partnerships, co-author, hack together.
Mentorship
Access to senior quantum scientists, Tectonic’s internal experts, and industry leaders.
Learning & Resources
Workshops, reading groups, seminars, project incubators in post-quantum tech.
Visibility & Impact
Showcase your work, get exposure, contribute to open source, influence PQ standards.
Our Initiatives
Monthly Research Showcases
Fellows present recent advances in their work, get feedback in live Discord sessions, and discuss open problems.
Project Incubators
Collaborative sprints to build open-source toolkits, datasets, or hardware prototypes in post-quantum domains.
Reading Groups & Tutorials
Deep dives: quantum error correction, lattice-based cryptography, post-quantum signatures etc., hosted by domain experts.
Mentorship Matchmaking
Pairing Fellows with senior advisors based on interest areas for guidance on research, career, or industry transitions.
How It Works
1. Join the Discord
You’ll be invited to channels matching your specialization.
2. Introduce Yourself
Academic background, research areas, what you hope to achieve in QFELLOWS.
3. Participate & Engage
Join reading groups, showcase your work, collaborate on projects, give feedback, etc.
4. Level Up & Lead
As you contribute, you can become mentors, project leads, or help organize events.
Who We Are
Tectonic is dedicated to advancing post-quantum technologies: cryptography, resilient hardware, algorithmic tools, and open standards. Our mission is to prepare the world for quantum-safe infrastructure, and empower researchers to lead that transition.
Our Team
Omri Shmueli
Scientific Advisor
Postdoctoral Fellow at NTT Research under Mark Zhandry. PhD Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and Cryptography Researcher at UC Berkeley.
Ramis Movassagh
Scientific Advisor
PhD @ MIT mathematics (advisor Peter Shor). Former quantum researcher at IBM Quantum and Google Quantum AI.
Ron Kahat
Scientific Advisor
Lead Cryptography Engineer at Polygon and Fireblocks. Founding team member at ZKProof, a ZK standardization committee.
Manuel Santos
Scientific Advisor
PhD in Quantum Cryptography, former Cryptography Engineer at Nillion.
Danno Ferrin
Scientific Advisor
Former Core Developer @ Ethereum Foundation, Lead Protocol Engineer @ Consensys. Ex Google, Reddit.
Michael Berman
Program Advisor
Early team member at Eventbrite with 20 years of experience. Led multiple successful acquisitions throughout his career.
Min Kim
Program Advisor
CMO at Polygon (MATIC) and Hedera Foundation (HBAR). 1st US employee at TRON. Economics, Dartmouth College.
Debjit Bhowal
Scientific Advisor
Former Core Developer @ Gnosis. Mechanical Engineering @ IIT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Quantum PhDs (ongoing, recent, or incoming), postdocs, or equivalent experience in quantum/post-quantum research. All disciplines welcomed.
Is there a cost?
No, the program is completely free to join.
What's expected of Fellows?
Active participation in community events, collaboration on projects, and contributing to discussions. We encourage sharing your work and insights.
What's the time commitment?
Flexible. Engage as much as your schedule allows. We host regular events but understand academic commitments vary.
Get Involved
- Become a Fellow → Apply now
- QFellows Newsletter → Sign Up
- Instant access to the community → Join Discord
- Host an Event or Workshop → Propose a session