Website of Chuck Easttom, Ph.D., D.Sc.

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Systems Engineering | Neuroscience and Brain Computer Interface | Digital Forensics

Important Links
IBM Qiskit
Quantum Inspire
The Quantum Insider
MIT Quantum Computing News
CERN
Online Quantum Circuit Simulator
Google Qsim
AI For Math/Physics

Userful Tutorial Links
NIST Basic Explanation of Quantum Computing
Department of Energy Basic Explanation of Quantum Computing
YouTube Video on Superposition
YouTube Video on Qubits
List of Quantum Algorithms
Quantum Algoritm Zoo
Shor's Algorithm Explained
    Dr. Easttom's Work in Quantum Computing
    Publications
    Easttom, C. (2021). Quantum Computing Fundamentals. New York City, New York: Pearson Press.
    Easttom, C. (2024). Quantum Hardware. Springer Press.
    Easttom, C. (2022). NTRU & LASH Implemented for Quantum Resistant Blockchain. IEEE 12th Annual Computing and Communication Conference.
    Easttom, C. (2024). Utilizing ChatGPT to Improve Quantum Algorithms. IEEE 14th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC)
    Easttom, C. (2025). Majorana Nanowires for Topological Quantum Computing. IEEE 15th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC).
    Easttom, C. (2025). Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Cyberwarfare. ICCWS, 20th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security.
  • Novebmer 8, 2025 Presenation on Current State of Quantum Computing
  • Video of November 8, 2025 Presentation on Current State of Quantum Computing
  •  O'Reilly Quantum Computing Fundamentals Video Course
  • Dr. Easttom also teaches a graduate course in quantum computing at Vanderbilt University.

    Speaking Engagements
  • April 11, 2018, University of Texas at Dallas ACM chapter Distinguished Speaker of the ACM Talk Quantum Computing and Lattice Based Cryptography.
    May 17, 2018. SecureWorld Houston 2018. Presentation on Quantum Computing and Cryptography.
    May 17, 2018, speaking on Quantum Computing and Post Quantum Cryptography at SecureWorld Houston.
    October 8-10, 2018 An exploration of quantum computing and post quantum cryptography ISC2 Security Congress in New Orleans.
    October 10-11, 2018, speaking on Quantum Computing and Post Quantum Cryptography at SecureWorld Dallas.
    March 14-15, 2019. Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) 2019 in San Franciscom presented Distinguished Speaker of the ACM talk: Quantum Computing and Lattice Based Cryptography as an invited keynote speaker. May 23-24, 2019. ACM Colloquium on Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, and Management CIACAM in Minneapolis. Delivered my Distinguished Speaker of the ACM talk on Quantum Computing and Lattice Based Cryptography
    September 27-28 2019.  ICCSIE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Engineering in Beijing China. Presenting two papers as well as a keynote address The current state of Quantum Computing.
    November 6, 2019. IEEE Quantum Education Summit 2019. Speaking on master's degree curriculum in quantum computing.
    February 26-27, 2020. 5th International Conference on Quantum and Particle Physics in London, England. Delivering a talk entitled Space-Time and Gravity as Emergent Quantum Properties
    October 26, 2019, Colloquium on Analytics, Data Science and Computing (CADSCOM 2019). Keynote talk on Quantum Computing and AI
    September 2, 2020, National Centers for Academic Excellence invited talk: Quantum Computing and how it relates to security.
    24 February 2021. The Current Status of Quantum ComputingThis is an IEEE Distinguished Visitor Program talk presented to the IEEE Region 4.
    25 March 2021.The Current Status of Quantum Computing This is an IEEE Distinguished Visitor Program talk presented to IEEE Rock River Valley Computer Society chapter and IEEE Rock River Valley Section and IEEE Women in Engineering
    September 21, 2021. Delivered a talk on Quantum Resistant Cryptographic Algorithms for the Silicon Valley/SF Bay Area IEEE Computer Chapter.
    October 3, 2022, Speaker at Hacker Halted on the topic of Quantum Computing and its impact on cybersecurity
    October 3, 2022, Speaker at Hacker Halted on the topic of Quantum Computing and its impact on cybersecurity.
    May 20, 2025 The current state of quantum computing and cryptography  IEEE Distinguished Lecturer Program IEEE Computer Society, IEEE CS/CIS Montreal Chapter.
  • November 8, 2025 “Current Status of Quantum Computing” IEEE Chapter in Buffalo New York.