Company History
Quantum Signal is a Limited Liability Company specializing in advanced signal processing and math-based engineering. Headquartered in Saline, Michigan—just south of Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan—Quantum was launched in January, 2000 by its co-founders, Dr. William J. Williams and Dr. Mitchell M. Rohde.
The company received a contract from a major automotive OEM in April, 2000, and in October of that year moved to its first headquarters in the historical Northern Brewery in Ann Arbor. Quantum also exclusively licensed two key patents of Dr. Williams' technology from the University of Michigan in early 2001.
Over the next several years Quantum continued to attract interest and increased work from an expanding clientele. Quantum engineers have applied their highly versatile technology to solve a wide range of problems, including enhanced automotive crash analysis, defense communications, and face recognition. In addition to providing consulting, education, and contract R&D, QS continued to develop in-house technologies for future commercialization.
This in-house technology research lead to a three-year, $1.83M grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Technology Program (ATP) in October 2002. The focus of that work is on developing and extending the company's unique, patented pattern recognition technology for biometrics applications. Novel, advanced face and speech-based biometric algorithms are currently under development.
In November, 2002 Quantum Signal expanded to triple its space and staff, and was recognized a month later for its contributions in Advanced Manufacturing by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Headquarters were moved again in January 2005 to a larger suite in south Ann Arbor to allow for additional expansion. In 2010, Quantum Signal moved into its current headquarters at historic Union School in Saline.
Quantum Signal has worked to build its rapidly expanding base of algorithm products as well as working with a mixture of commercial and government clients. Look for exciting announcements in the near future on this website!
Company Management
Mitchell M. Rohde, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Email: rohde@quantumsignal.com
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering University of Michigan
M.S. Electrical Engineering Systems University of Michigan
M.S. Biomedical Engineering University of Michigan
B.S. Electrical Engineering University of Michigan
Dr. Rohde co-founded Quantum Signal following his graduation from the University of Michigan in 1999. Since that time, he has led Quantum Signal's business operations and managed a number of advanced technology development projects. Dr. Rohde has extensive expertise in integrating complex hardware and software signal processing systems, and has designed, built, and tested such diverse devices as biomedical instruments, walking and wheeled robots, hovercraft, smart card readers, and more. In 1999 he co-founded Quantum Signal with the express purpose of bringing advanced signal processing technologies from the academic research lab into real-world applications. Dr. Rohde has spearheaded and directed over ten million dollars in advanced image-processing related research and development projects for the Army, Air Force, NIST, and industrial clients over the past six years. He has specific expertise in signal and image processing, robotics, real-time instrumentation, and measurement systems, and has patented biomedical technology. Dr. Rohde is a member of Sigma Xi, IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu, and Tau Beta Pi.
William J. Williams, Ph.D., Chief Scientist
Email: williams@quantumsignal.com
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, University of Iowa
M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Iowa
M.S. Physiology, University of Michigan
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University
Dr. Williams co-founded Quantum Signal and is the Chief Scientist, guiding research efforts. He is a recognized expert in the field of signal processing, and has published over 170 articles in such highly regarded journals as Proceedings of the IEEE, IEEE Transactions on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing, Physica D, and Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. He has written book chapters and given seminars at some of the world's most highly respected institutions. As a professor at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Dr. Williams has developed and taught professional education courses in advanced signal processing techniques to engineers in a wide variety of industrial pursuits. He holds several patents and is widely known for his contributions to the field of joint time-frequency analysis. Dr. Williams is an IEEE Fellow and member of Sigma Xi and Tau Beta Pi.
Steve M. Rohde, Ph.D., Director
Email: steve@quantumsignal.com
Ph.D. Mathematics Lehigh University
M.S. Mathematics Lehigh University
B.S. Electrical Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology
Dr. Rohde currently serves as a Director at Quantum Signal. He is a widely recognized authority on the role of mathematics and computers in automotive engineering. He recently retired as Technical Director for Global Technology Planning, Electrical and Controls Technology, Virtual Reality, and Training and Communications in General Motors' Math-Based activity. Dr. Rohde has served in a number of capacities on ASME leadership committees, and was Chairman of Executive Committees of the ASME Computers in Engineering and Tribology Divisions. He has authored over 100 papers, edited nine books, and holds several patents. Dr. Rohde has received numerous honors and awards from such organizations as the ASME, the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He has given a wide range of invited talks at Universities, conferences, and organizations worldwide, and was named a "Distinguished Fellow" of the ASME in 2004. Dr. Rohde is a member of SAE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Xi, and Fellow of the ASME.
Matthew Toschlog, Director, and President, Reactor Zero Division
Email: matt@quantumsignal.com
Mr. Toschlog is a Technical Director at Quantum Signal and oversees gaming and simulation technology operations. He is an extremely well known and regarded veteran of the gaming industry, with over 20 years experience and a global reputation. Mr. Toschlog was co-founder of Parallax Entertainment, where he co-authored the breakthrough "Descent" first-person, vehicle based science fiction video game. From this success, Mr. Toschlog built Outrage Entertainment, a premier developer of high-end gaming products with much commercial success and critical acclaim, selling millions of copies of products to fans worldwide (Outrage sold to THQ Entertainment in 2002). Mr. Toschlog has direct experience in all aspects of gaming technology and development, with specific expertise in system architecture, technology integration, and project management.
Investors
Quantum Signal LLC is a privately held company. Qualified investors and investment professionals with interest in the company and its products should contact Dr. Mitchell Rohde at 734-429-9100 x11 or email rohde@quantumsignal.com.
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