Andrew Houck
Dean of Princeton Engineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering who runs a leading quantum computing lab and researches quantum algorithms, materials, and hardware.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 18min
Why Quantum Computing Changes What’s Possible with Princeton Dean of Engineering Andrew Houck (#290)
Andrew Houck, Princeton Engineering dean and quantum lab leader, explains quantum mechanics and its quirks. He discusses superposition, entanglement, and how qubits differ from classical bits. He outlines quantum strengths for simulating chemistry and materials, plus the engineering and materials hurdles to scale useful machines.
