Dr David Sanan is an Assistant Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), where he leads the ICT Software Engineering programme. His work spans formal methods, programming languages, and verification, with particular focus on compiler correctness, WebAssembly verification, and zero-knowledge proof systems. He also works extensively in quantum computing research, including hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for finance, optimization, and secure communications. Beyond research, he is deeply engaged in teaching and curriculum development, shaping SIT’s micro-credentials and competency-based education in software engineering and quantum computing.

Dr. Vivek Balachandran is currently an Asst. Professor with Singapore Institute of Technology and the Deputy CEO of Verbosecurity Pte. Ltd. He has been in the field of cybersecurity for over 9 years and in the field of computer science for over 15 years. He completed his Ph.D in Computer Science from Nanyang Technological University Singapore and Masters (with gold medal) in Computer Science from National Institute of Technology, India. He has worked as a Research Scientist at I2R, A-Star for 2 years. During his tenure there he worked on incorporating A.I based solutions to improve mobile phone security. As an academic he teaches cyber security and computer science courses to students and is involved in various research projects related to AI enabled cyber-crime detection, Security Analytics, Software Security, Compiler Optimization, Quantum computing etc.

Chandrashekar Radhakrishnan is an Assistant Research Scientist of Physics at NYU Shanghai.

He received his PhD from the University of Madras and worked as Postdoctoral Fellow at NCHU in Taiwan and NYU Shanghai.

He worked as an Associate Professor at Ecole d’ Ingenieurs du monde numerique (ESIEA) and as Principal Scientist at the Center for Quantum Information, Communication and Computing at IIT Madras.

His research interests are in the field of quantum information theory, quantum computing, mathematical physics and statistical mechanics. 

Dr. Chetan Waghmare is a quantum computing researcher, educator, and industry professional with a doctoral specialization in quantum communication. His PhD research focused on secure Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), coherent-state discrimination, satellite-based QKD protocols, and the integration of QKD with 5G networks — work that sits at the frontier of bridging theoretical quantum science with large-scale, real-world secure communication systems.

In his current role at Acelequant, Dr. Waghmare leads the design and delivery of high-impact quantum training programs, applied workshops, and certification tracks for universities, research institutions, and enterprises. He spearheads structured curricula and executive education initiatives aimed at accelerating quantum readiness and fostering meaningful academia–industry collaboration. His applied research further spans quantum optimization and quantum information processing, with a focus on algorithmic development and performance benchmarking on contemporary quantum platforms.

As an educator, Dr. Waghmare brings a rare combination of deep research expertise and practical industry perspective — translating complex quantum concepts into structured, hands-on learning experiences. His lab modules are designed to bridge the gap between quantum theory and real-world implementation, equipping learners with the skills needed to thrive in the quantum era.