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A team built where the science was made.
A team built where the science was made.
Photon Foundry was founded to commercialise a decade of pioneering research from the University of Technology Sydney. We combine deep experimental expertise with the operational discipline needed to move quantum hardware into the world.
Dr Byron Villis – CEO & Founder
Dr Byron Villis – CEO & Founder
Byron founded Photon Foundry to bridge the gap between quantum research and deployable hardware. With a PhD from the University of Melbourne and 15+ years of experience across academic and industrial quantum programs, his background spans qubit platform development, single-photon systems, and quantum device engineering. He has led technical programs at major institutions internationally and brings extensive hands-on experimental expertise to the company.
Prof. Igor Aharonovich – Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder
Prof. Igor Aharonovich – Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder
Igor is a global leader in quantum nanophotonics, pioneering new solid-state quantum emitters which promise to power secure communication, sensing and computing. At UTS, he heads a dynamic lab exploring single-photon sources from defects in materials focusing on hexagonal boron nitride. Igor's discoveries — including the first room-temperature quantum emitters in 2D materials — have earned international acclaim, over 200 publications, and fellowships with OSA and SPIE. He holds multiple awards including the Pawsey Medal and Kavli Foundation Lectureship. Igor earned his PhD at the University of Melbourne following degrees from the Technion.
Prof. Milos Toth – Scientific Advisor & Co-Founder
Prof. Milos Toth – Scientific Advisor & Co-Founder
Milos directs UTS’s quantum nanofabrication research group, developing advanced techniques for device-scale quantum architectures. His expertise spans electron and ion beam technologies, including defect engineering, top-down lithography, and self-assembled quantum nanostructures. After a PhD at UTS, Milos sharpened his skills in Cambridge and the U.S. semiconductor industry before returning to Australia to push the frontier of quantum device fabrication. His work with Igor complements Photon Foundry’s mission to realise scalable quantum photonic platforms.
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