Pranav Gokhale

Chief Technology Officer at Infleqtion

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About Pranav Gokhale

Pranav Gokhale is Chief Technology Officer at Infleqtion. Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Pranav Gokhale is a leading quantum computing researcher and technology entrepreneur, serving as the CTO of Infleqtion, a company specializing in quantum technologies. He co-founded Super.tech, a quantum software startup that was merged with ColdQuanta in May 2022 to become Infleqtion. Pranav earned his Ph.D. in quantum computation from the University of Chicago, where he was advised by Professor Fred Chong. His research aimed to bridge the gap between quantum hardware and software, focusing on practical applications of quantum computing. His work has led to several best paper awards, publications, and patents. He has also been involved in developing AI & quantum software tools and optimization techniques, to enhance hardware execution performance.

Additional experience

  • VP & General Manager, Computing

    Infleqtion

    November 2024 – August 2025

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, University of Chicago
  • BSE, Princeton University