As Quantum Lead Research Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Dr. Santiago Núñez-Corrales focuses on the development of theory, technologies, and practice to accelerate the maturation of Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum systems of today toward future scales of utility, including technology stacks, and workforce development in the future quantum ecosystem. His research includes digital twin methods for quantum devices, high-level programming models beyond quantum circuits, distributed quantum computing protocols, new methods and tools for dependable classical-quantum computer systems engineering, and applications of quantum computing across multi-domain problems.As a strategist and research scientist, he is driven by the role next-generation technologies, particularly quantum computing, must increasingly play to address grand challenges and anticipate unforeseen future global risks. Dr. Núñez-Corrales seeks to produce high-impact, actionable insights toward robust solutions built to endure increasing complexity, volatility, uncertainty and ambiguity. His experience includes technical writing, public speaking, and delivering critical information strategically to decision makers under a wide variety of scenarios and constraints.