Quantum Physics Professor Dr. Paul Cadden-Zimansky on DIY Cyber Guy

Episode: #65 – Demystifying Quantum Computing

Paul Cadden-Zimansky is an experimental condensed matter physicist whose research has focused on mesoscopic superconductivity and quantum Hall states in graphene. His most recent paper, the July 2024 cover story of The American Journal of Physics, is on “Visualizations of Single and Entangled Qubits.” He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Northwestern University, where he was a Presidential Fellow, and has held research appointments at Columbia University, Argonne National Laboratory, and the U.S. National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Paul received his bachelor’s degree from the Great Books Program of St. John’s College, earned a master’s degree from the London School of Economics in History and Philosophy of Science, and is a former chair of the American Physical Society’s Forum on the History and Philosophy of Physics. He is currently an Associate Professor of Physics at Bard College and a Global Coordinator for the UN-declared 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Paul’s Bio at Bard College: https://www.bard.edu/faculty/paul-cadden-zimansky

About the ‘Year of Quantum”: https://quantum2025.org/en/
Quantum Information Poster (Available Soon): https://www.cpepphysics.org/products/

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David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform. As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights. David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group. He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

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