Contacts

At the University of Waterloo, Bajcsy leads the Bajcsy Nano-Photonics and Quantum Optics Laboratory, which works on the development of scalable photonic devices and quantum optics experimental platforms based on quantum emitters -- such as laser cooled atoms, quantum dots, and colour centers -- coupled to nanophotonic structures.

At the University of Waterloo, his research focuses on building exotic quantum systems with strongly interacting atoms and light in the vicinity of nanoscopic structures and with ultracold Rydberg atoms. By applying advanced techniques in cold atom physics and quantum optics, he plans to utilize quantum dynamics at the level of single quanta to manipulate and examine highly entangled states of light and matter, and to build a foundation for new quantum optical materials at ultracold temperature quanta-by-quanta.

Na Young Kim leads Quantum Innovation (QuIN) laboratory, aiming to build large-scale quantum processors based on novel materials and advanced technologies. Two kick-off projects are under way: (1) the semiconductor quantum processors project establishes controllable optical and electrical domains, where we learn the insights of exotic materials and fundamental nature of symmetries; (2) the project of the multi-functional classical and quantum device arrays establishes a planar architecture comprising of nano-scale devices with electrical, optical, thermal and mechanical functionality.

Michael Reimer's research focuses on the development of quantum photonic devices and optical approaches needed to advance quantum information science and technologies, as well as to test fundamental questions in quantum photonics.

Reimer leads the Quantum Photonic Devices Lab, which aims to:

• Realize a quantum repeater - a quantum device that extends the distance for transferring quantum information than what is currently possible
• Perform quantum optics and algorithms on a semiconductor chip
• Realize an efficient interface between stationary and flying quantum bits, an important milestone towards the quantum internet
• Develop a 'plug and play', tunable quantum light source – an essential component needed in advanced quantum information schemes.

Christopher Wilson joined the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) in 2012 as a professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. At the University of Waterloo, he is the principle investigator in the Engineered Quantum Systems Laboratory, where he plans to continue his work on quantum information, microwave quantum optics and nonlinear dynamics.