Mission

SECQUOIA builds optimization and decision-making tools—from classical to quantum—that turn complex engineering data into reliable, real-world impact.

• Advance systems engineering decision-making by creating and disseminating rigorous optimization and learning methods implemented as usable software, spanning classical, hybrid, and quantum computing, for high-impact industrial and scientific applications (especially chemical/process/energy systems).
• In parallel, train a diverse and inclusive cohort of engineers/scientists through mentorship, teaching, and open, reproducible research practices.

Vision

Make advanced optimization, including quantum-enhanced methods where useful, practical, trustworthy, and broadly accessible for designing and operating complex systems by unifying theory, scalable algorithms, and open tools across emerging hardware.