Sanjeev K. Nayak serves as the Program Specialist for Quantum Technologies at UConn/Yale’s Quantum-CT initiative. In this capacity, his primary responsibility is to identify the knowledgebase within the region and foster the growth of the quantum ecosystem for both universities and the State of Connecticut. Dr. Nayak’s research is centered on the application of advanced physics modeling techniques to comprehend and engineer quantum materials, aiming to address some of the pressing challenges of our time.