Tim Linke
About Tim Linke
Tim Linke is a Doctoral Fellow currently advising on Quantum Computing at the University of California, Davis, and has held various research and teaching positions in the field of engineering. He has a diverse background in aerospace engineering, having worked at institutions such as Volkswagen de México and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Tim Linke currently serves as a Doctoral Fellow at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves advanced research within the laboratory's focus areas, contributing to projects that align with his expertise in computational engineering and quantum computing. Prior to this position, he completed a three-month internship as a Computational Engineering Graduate Intern at the same institution in early 2023.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Tim Linke works as an Advisor in Quantum Computing at the University of California, Davis, since 2023. He also holds a position as a Qiskit Advocate at IBM in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he promotes the use of Qiskit, an open-source quantum computing software development framework. Furthermore, he has been a Graduate Researcher at UC Davis since 2021, focusing on research projects related to aerospace and quantum technologies.
Education and Expertise
Tim Linke has an extensive educational background in engineering. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Davis, expected to complete in 2025. He holds a Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from UC Davis, achieved in 2022, and another MS in the same field from the Technical University of Munich, completed in 2021. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Sciences from the Technical University of Munich, obtained in 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Tim Linke has held various positions prior to his current roles. He worked at Volkswagen de México as a Quality Assurance professional for one month in 2016. He also served as a Research Assistant at the Chair of Astronautics at the Technical University of Munich from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Davis, from 2021 to 2023, where he supported undergraduate courses and contributed to the academic development of students.
Leadership and Involvement in Quantum Computing
Tim Linke has demonstrated leadership in the field of quantum computing through his involvement at Quantum Computing at Davis. He served as President from 2022 to 2023, guiding initiatives and fostering collaboration among students and researchers interested in quantum technologies. His early contributions as a Member from 2021 to 2022 laid the groundwork for his leadership role, emphasizing his commitment to advancing knowledge in this emerging field.