Congratulations to Professor Nir Rotenberg who is among the ten researchers recognized for their innovative research by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) under John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). He will receive $150K towards his research for Active Quantum Photonic Technology.
Congratulations Arianne. Her work showing that coherent and nonlinear quantum optics is possible using a quantum dot embedded in an integrated photonic resonator is possible has now been published in Nano Letters.
Congratulations to Adam, who has received the prestigious NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship for his master's. Adam will be studying how to integrate quantum dots into photonic networks and how to optimize these networks to generate entanglement.
At the Quantum Nanophotonics Lab (QNL), we design nanoscale and microscale structures that control and shape the flow of light to enhance interactions with quantum emitters. Using this platform, we investigate, enhance and then work to exploit active quantum optical phenomena, for example to control individual photons or design novel quantum circuits. We are a highly interdisciplinary group, bringing concepts from quantum optics, solid-state physics, photonic engineering, and nanofabrication together using state-of-the-art experimental equipment.
MSc Candidate
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Phone NA
Project: My master’s project is focused on designing quantum circuit optimizers using machine learning algorithms.
General Research interests: My general research interests are quantum technology, nanophotonics, and machine learning.
Personal info: I did my undergrad at Queen’s in Engineering Physics, I play a lot of intramurals, and some of my interests include skiing, hiking and video games.
BSc Candidate
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Phone TBD
I am a fourth-year student in physics, I am currently doing research on cryogenic solid-state quantum optics, my research interest includes optical physics, ultrafast dynamic and nanotechnology. I enjoy cycling, weightlifting, and reading books during my spare time.
PhD Candidate
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Phone NA
Project: Obtaining any 2x2 Unitary operator all optically using light-matter interactions with solid state emitters in nanophotonic waveguide systems.
General Research interests: Nonlinear quantum optics,(Quantum) optical neural networks, machine learning.
Personal info: I am from Denmark, in my spare time i enjoy playing Football/Soccer, brewing beer and consuming them afterwards.
Ph.D. Candidate
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Jacob is currently exploring the design of Quantum Photonic Neural Networks for potential applications throughout the subfields of quantum information science. In general, he is fascinated by quantum mechanics and wishes to exploit its principles in the design of future technologies that yield positive impacts for society. Jacob is a driven, detail-oriented individual who wishes to one day aid in the growth of others through teaching.
B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics
Class of 2022
Favourite Animal: Monkey 🐒
Principal Investigator / Associate Professor
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
I am interested in understanding and controlling quantum light-matter interactions within nanophotonic systems, focusing on nonlinear phenomena that arise when single, solid-state quantum emitters interact with a few photons. I look forward to uncovering these new phenomena and using them to realize novel quantum devices and circuits with the talented researchers here at Queen's and abroad.
Favourite Animal: Elephant 🐘
