Kristin Gilkes

The lab is focused on quantum computing, sensing and hybrid AI+Quantum algorithms. She advocates for sound, methodical approaches to advanced computing, achieving quantum utility in combination with artificial intelligence.

Kristin is a globally recognised voice in both quantum technology and illicit finance – an expert in bio-facial recognition and terrorist financing - helping governments and clients combat illicit activity. Kristin has built the first advanced computing fraud detection engine. In 2021, Kristin contributed to the final report of the US's National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Before EY, Kristin was the Chief Data Scientist of the Legal and Compliance Division of Morgan Stanley and Head of GFCC Technology and Model Management at JP Morgan. 

Kristin serves on the Children's National Hospital Foundation Auxiliary Board in Washington, DC. She is a former advisory board member of Lamborghini Automobili and Blackguard Inc., a bio-facial recognition software firm.

Kristin has a Ph.D. in Decision Sciences; and most recently, a graduate diploma in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Oxford.