Gavin Jones

Dr. Jones is a Senior research Scientist and the Manager of the Quantum Applications group focused on Chemistry and Materials.

Dr. Jones is a computational chemist by training with interests in quantum computing, catalysis, the formation of functional advanced materials and polymer degradation.

Dr. Jones completed his Ph. D. in theoretical/computational organic chemistry at the University of California Los Angeles, prior to postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Jones joined IBM Research in 2010 as a postdoctoral researcher, became a Research Staff Member in 2013 prior to being appointed the manager of the Quantum Applications group in 2020.

Dr. Jones has received two Outstanding Technical Achievement Awards from IBM and was awarded an FP Global Thinkers Award: Innovator Category by Foreign Policy Magazine in 2016 for his achievements in sustainability and recycling. 

A complete list of Dr. Jones's technical output may be viewed on this webpage.