About Me
My research interests are quantum technologies, with a history in quantum computing and sensing. Currently, I am working on the Atom Interferometry Observatory and Network (AION) project, where we aim to use ultracold strontium atoms to detect gravitational waves and potential dark matter candidates outside the limits of current technologies. My doctoral project was in the implementation of a Deterministic Quantum Computation with one clean qubit (DQC1) protocol using ultracold neutral rubidium atoms. My project was the development of a low-noise platform using advanced optical cooling techniques to implement DQC1 and adapt the protocol into a quantum phase estimation scheme to surpass the standard quantum limit by utilising the power of quantum discord inherent to DQC1.
In addition to research, I am passionate about community outreach. During my doctoral project, I tutored college students and designed a project culminating in a student achieving a CREST award. To enable the projects to be a success, I created an accessible graphical user interface that a student of any experience could use to model complex quantum systems and measure one- and two-qubit quantum gate errors. These projects were also used in teacher training to pass on the knowledge essential to tutoring students to succeed in quantum information research. I have also created work experience projects to allow pre-doctoral students to obtain practical laboratory experience and demystify quantum scientific research. All of these projects tie into my passion for getting students of many backgrounds passionate about scientific research.