Croatian PM hosts Nobel laureate John Martinis

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković hosted John Martinis, an American physicist of Croatian heritage and a 2025 Nobel laureate, emphasizing his scientific achievements and willingness to advise Croatia.

Plenković expressed his pleasure in welcoming Professor Martinis, acknowledging his significant contributions as a leading scientist in quantum computing. The Prime Minister highlighted Martinis's readiness to offer his expertise to Croatia and noted the nation's pride in his consistent acknowledgment of his Croatian roots.

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It is our special pleasure to have hosted Prof. John Martinis, an American physicist of Croatian origin and last year's Nobel laureate in Physics. We congratulate him on the exceptional scientific achievements he is making as one of the most prominent scientists in the field of quantum computing, as well as on his readiness to help Croatia with his advice.

Martinis, who shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics with John Clarke and Michel Devoret for experimental evidence of quantum mechanics principles in electrical circuits, is visiting Croatia at the invitation of various institutions. During his visit, he delivered lectures at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management and the Ruđer Bošković Institute, and met with officials at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

His research has paved the way for the development of quantum computers. While in Croatia, Martinis also plans to visit Komiža, the birthplace of his father. His engagement underscores Croatia's efforts to connect with its diaspora and leverage international expertise.

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It is our special pleasure to have hosted Prof. John Martinis, an American physicist of Croatian origin and last year's Nobel laureate in Physics. We congratulate him on the exceptional scientific achievements he is making as one of the most prominent scientists in the field of quantum computing, as well as on his readiness to help Croatia with his advice.