Tommaso Calarco is a prominent Italian physicist and expert in quantum technologies, currently serving as the Director of the Institute for Quantum Control at Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany. He is also a professor at the University of Aachen (RWTH Aachen University) and a leading figure in the development of quantum computing and quantum information science. Calarco received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Florence in 2004, specializing in quantum many-body physics. His early career focused on the theoretical understanding of quantum systems, but over the years, he shifted towards quantum technologies, becoming a key researcher in the development of quantum algorithms and quantum hardware. He is involved in several high-profile research projects aimed at advancing quantum computing and control techniques. His work aims to bridge the gap between fundamental quantum theory and its practical applications, particularly in the areas of quantum simulation, quantum control, and scalable quantum systems. Calarco has authored numerous influential publications and is recognized for his contributions to the scientific community in both theoretical and applied quantum research.