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Our Team
The minds behind the conference.
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Co-Chairs
Amelie Zhang
4th year
Amelie Zhang is pursuing a double specialist in Math & Physics and Chemical Physics, along with a minor in Computer Science, at the University of Toronto. She has research experience in quantum sensing, precision measurement, cryogenic systems, and quantum materials, including contributing to the development of a cryogenic ion-trap atomic clock with the National Research Council of Canada. She currently studies quantum transport and the Kondo effect in nanoparticle thin films. Outside of research, she enjoys piano, golf, chess, fitness training, and Pilates.
University of Toronto
Shaswata Chowdhury
Masters
Shaswata is one of the Co-Chairs at Q-SITE 2026.
Simon Fraser University
Hackathon
Hasnain Koser
4th year
Hasnain is pursuing a specialist in Physics and a major in Computer Science. He is interested in quantum hardware and software! He has experience working with quantum 2D materials and superconducting qubits and has built a strong foundation of quantum algorithms. He is very interested in quantum simulation and algorithms and how they can be realized on current hardware. He enjoys baking and can bake a mean cheesecake.
University of Toronto
Willie Pai
4th year
Willie is a software engineering student. He is interested in software engineering, robotics, mobile development, UI/UX and human-centered technology. He is also an FRC mentor and a theme-park enthusiast.
McMaster University
Logistics
Youssef Rachad
4th year
Youssef is the Director for the Logistics team for Q-SITE 2026.
University of Toronto
Rita Najjar
4th year
Rita is pursuing a Biological Physics Specialist. She is interested in mostly everything related to quantum. Her hobbies are reading random books on English literature, playing badminton, and design clothes inspired by the shape and structure of plants.
University of Toronto
Aylin is an Electrical Engineering student. She is interested in innovative technologies that push the boundaries of what we can achieve, such as quantum computing. As an Electrical Engineering student, she is especially fascinated by superconducting quantum computers and their potential to transform computation. Fun fact: She is fluent in four languages and hopes to continue expanding that number.
Aylin Beheshtiroui
3rd year
University of Toronto
Perry Xu
2nd year
Perry is a second year Engineering Science student at UofT. He loves everything quantum, especially quantum photonics and measurement-based quantum computing. Outside of academics, He enjoys playing basketball and cooking.
University of Toronto
Gabrielle Gutierrez Sandoval
4th year
Gabrielle is the Director for the Logistics team for Q-SITE 2026.
University of Toronto
Program Development
Michael Silver
4th year
Michael is an Electrical Engineering student. He currently works in the field of distributed quantum computing, figuring out ways to make quantum computers work together. He's also the current president of the University of Toronto Quantum Computing Club (UTQC). In his spare time, he enjoys running and playing the guitar.
University of Toronto
Zoe is an Engineering Science student. She is interested in quantum chemistry and hopes to combine quantum computing with machine learning to tackle challenging problems, such as predicting molecular properties. She is also a bridge player.
Zoe Yu
2nd year
University of Toronto
Rita Najjar
4th year
Rita is pursuing a Biological Physics Specialist. She is interested in mostly everything related to quantum. Her hobbies are reading random books on English literature, playing badminton, and design clothes inspired by the shape and structure of plants.
University of Toronto
Dao Truong
4th year
Dao is pursuing an Astronomy and Physics specialist. He loves universe formation and black hole matter-antimatter interaction. He wants to learn more about quantum physics and computing. He loves gacha game, cooking and reading books. He loves to talk to anyone about anything.
University of Toronto
Arjun is pursuing Physics and Cognitive Science. His primary motivation in quantum science is to probe the foundations of physics in the hopes of obtaining a deeper understanding of the structure of the universe. Combining this knowledge with cognitive science and other fields, he seeks an emergent picture of reality, one that holds space for physical to biological to sociological levels of analysis. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies (especially horror) and backpacking.
Arjun Arora
4th year
University of Toronto
Sujay Golla
2nd year
Sujay is an Engineering Science student. He is deeply interested in photonics-based quantum computing, working with the optical properties of nanomaterials to develop next-generation quantum hardware. Looking ahead, he is excited about exploring the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. As a hobby, Sujay enjoys exploring robotics by designing and building custom hardware for complex projects, including multi-axis 3D printers, autonomous robots, and drones.
University of Toronto
Parth Bhasin
2nd year
Parth is a member of the Program Development team for Q-SITE 2026.
University of Toronto
Partnerships
Matteo Grassia
4th year
Matteo is the Director of the Partnerships team for Q-SITE 2026.
University of Toronto
Uki Lazarev
3rd year
Uki is pursuing a Physics and History Major. Her interests in quantum lie with the technical applications of quantum entanglement and how we can better pedagogy in the field, to make it more accessible to all students. Fun Fact: She shares a birthday and ethnicity with Nikola Tesla, so here's to hoping his spirit for science carries through her (though hopefully not his luck in life)!
University of Toronto
Daniel Guh
3rd year
Daniel is pursuing a double major in Physics and Economics. He works on the Q-Site partnership team, where they help connect quantum innovation with real world business applications. They are driven by the opportunities to build strong industry alliances. When they aren't coordinating with partners, Daniel stays active playing sports and enjoys a competitive game of chess.
University of Toronto
Website, Design and Marketing
Devanshi Makkar
2nd year
Devanshi is an Engineering Science student. She is interested in quantum computing, although she's still exploring! She hopes to see how this technology applies in the tech industry and the change it can bring. Recently, she has been exploring engineering consulting and is interested in the intersection of tech and business. Fun fact: She has met Yann Martel, the author of Life of Pi. He was a speaker at her highschool's TEDx event, of which she was a part of the lead organising committee (She is also really into organising events).
University of Toronto
Barak Irak
4th year
Baran is the Director of the Marketing team for Q-SITE 2026.
University of Toronto
Chrestina Hanuna
3rd year
Chrestina is pursuing a physics and neuroscience double major. Everything related to quantum physics interests her, though she is primarily interested in quantum neurobiology and how quantum physics can shape related scientific fields. Outside academics, she enjoys cooking, playing the piano, and reading.
University of Toronto
Finance
Matteo Grassia
4th year
Matteo is the Director of the Finance team for Q-SITE 2026.
University of Toronto
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