Dr. Steevy J. Cordette is a member of Optica and a Senior Member of IEEE. He holds an M.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering from ESIGELEC and an M.Res. in Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics from ISAE-SUPAERO (2006), a Certificate in R&D Business and Management from ENPC (2008), and a Ph.D. from Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris (2010). During his Ph.D., he worked as a Photonic Researcher at CNRS, later becoming an Optical Network Expert Consultant. In 2013, he joined EPFL as a Photonics Research Scientist, then CERN in 2019 as a Senior Fellow Scientist focused on Time and Frequency Dissemination. Since 2021, he has been at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), where he leads photonics research and, in 2023, founded the Advanced Photonics Research Department within the Directed Energy Research Center. He also served on the Board of the Light Communication Alliance in 2024. As Scientific Director, he has led photonics research across six domains: Light Communication, Light Computing, Light Sensing, Light-on-Chip, Light Powering, and Light in Space & Underwater. His work spans both fundamental and applied science, focusing on photon control and manipulation, with interests in light–matter interactions, integrated and quantum photonics, and optical analogue gravity physics.
Dr. Steevy J. Cordette’s Call to the SheQuantum Community: Embrace Inclusion, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning in the Quantum Era
My Quantum journey began with the study of the quantum theory of light and its interactions with matter during my student years. Beyond fundamental physics, it was fascinating to see how the foundations of Quantum Optics had already led to game-changing technologies — such as the laser, which has had a transformative impact on the telecommunications industry and beyond.
As my journey progressed, I focused on the development of photonic devices and systems for all-optical signal processing, with applications in telecommunications, sensing, and computing — with particular emphasis on multiphoton processes and nonlinear optics. This gave me the opportunity to work with both classical light and non-classical light (called as well quantum light for its properties which can only be described within the framework of quantum mechanics). Moreover, elaborating and maintaining a strategic vision across research and technology has always been essential to me, driving my continuous exploration of theory, experimentation, and real-world application challenges.
Today is truly an exciting time to engage with the expanding Quantum landscape — whether by contributing to technological innovation or preparing for the business transitions and disruptions anticipated in the near future.
As the Quantum Industry rapidly rises, it must, from the outset, commit to fostering diversity and greater inclusion of underrepresented talent — with the goal of strengthening the workforce ecosystem and unlocking new levels of technological readiness and business potential.
The Quantum realm is advancing at an extraordinary pace. As a consequence, making its science, technology, and applications understandable and accessible to a broader audience — beyond just experts and specialists — is critical to welcoming and empowering newcomers from all backgrounds, horizons, and age groups.
For those just beginning their journey, my key advice is: “Get involved with established Scientific and Engineering Societies and attend Summer Schools.” These communities offer invaluable support to young researchers and engineers eager to dive deep into Quantum Science and Technology. They are essential for building a strong foundation of knowledge and skills — providing a platform to think outside the box and push the boundaries of innovation toward valuable business use cases.
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