Mete Atatüre is the scientific lead of the QOMS team. His current research efforts include optical control of spin-photon interfaces in solids, development of nanoscale quantum sensors and investigations of novel quantum materials and devices. He dedicates significant time to science communication and public engagement on the role of science in society, scientific integrity, and achieving diversity & equality in science. Mete Atatüre is a Distinguished Research Fellow of Sabanci University, and a Fellow of the Institute of Physics, the Optical Society of America, Academia Europaea, and the Turkish Science Academy. He is the recipient of the IoP 2020 Thomas Young Medal.