IBM holds more U.S. patents than any other organisation, and having just celebrated 27 consecutive years of patent leadership in 2019, remains at the forefront of global innovation. Our guest today is Jeff Welser, vice president of Exploratory Science and University Partnerships at IBM Research. Specialising in semi-conductor physics and materials, Jeff oversees research labs in San Jose, Melbourne, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and Kawasaki, with a strong focus on advanced technologies for AI, neuromorphic devices and quantum computing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.