Dr. Anna Grassellino is a leading physicist and the director of the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems (SQMS) Center at Fermilab, a Department of Energy Office of Science National Quantum Information Science Research Center in the U.S. In this role, she coordinates a global collaboration of over 300 researchers from 43 institutions, uniting expertise across academia, national laboratories, and industry to advance superconducting quantum devices.

With Grassellino at the helm, the SQMS Center has achieved key milestones in quantum information science, including a deeper understanding of decoherence in superconducting systems, the development of world-leading cavity-based qudit systems, and the application of quantum sensors to fundamental physics, including dark matter research. Her work combines accelerator physics, quantum device fabrication, and materials science to push the coherence and scalability of superconducting qubits, enabling new possibilities in quantum computing and sensing.

Grassellino is recognized for her ability to bring together diverse scientific communities, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentor early-career researchers. Her contributions have strengthened the U.S. and global quantum ecosystem, positioning the SQMS Center as a hub for transformative advances in superconducting quantum technologies.