Evert is an assistant professor at Leiden University, where is a group leader in the Applied Quantum Algorithms (aQa) division. His research focuses on the application of machine learning techniques to quantum physics, in order to design, optimize and control quantum systems. He also researches practical benefits of quantum machine learning in the form of collaborations with industrial or governmental parties. The framework of gamification is prominent in his research group, serving as an excellent playground for developing quantum control and interpretable quantum AI questions.