Welcome to NSF NQVL Quantum Computing Applications of Photonics (QCAP)

Welcome to the NSF NQVL Quantum Computing Applications of Photonics (QCAP), where we promote the further development of facilities and centers available for quantum information science and technology research, testing, and education. We are dedicated to advancing the field of quantum science and technology through our innovative programs and initiatives.

About

About QCAP

At NSF NQVL Quantum Computing Applications of

Photonics, we are committed to fostering a collaborative environment for quantum information science and technology. Our mission is to advance the understanding and application of quantum principles through cutting-edge research, education, and outreach. Join us in shaping the future of quantum technology.

Features

Key Initiatives

Discover the key initiatives and programs at NSF NQVL Quantum Computing Applications of Photonics that drive advancements in quantum information science and technology. Our dedicated teams work on groundbreaking projects to push the boundaries of quantum research and innovation.

Advanced Research

Explore the forefront of quantum research and development, where our experts collaborate on pioneering projects to unlock the potential of quantum technologies.

Educational Outreach

Engage with our educational initiatives designed to inspire the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers, fostering a passion for quantum exploration and discovery.

Strategic Partnerships

Learn about our strategic partnerships with leading institutions and organizations, driving interdisciplinary collaborations to accelerate quantum technology advancements.

Tentative Town Hall Agenda
February 17-18, 2025
Hotel Andaluz
https://hotelandaluz.com/

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Our Team

Dr. Marek Osinski

Dr. Steve Walsh

Dr. Boris Kiefer

Dr. Boris Kiefer has been at New Mexico State University since 2003. His research group employs computational approaches to advance our understanding of technological applications of defective and symmetry-broken structures in low loss electronics, radiation damage, and electrocatalytic water splitting. More recently, he has started to explore discrete and continuous variable approaches for quantum information processing. Prior to joining New Mexico State University, he was a Postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University from 2002 to 2003. He received Diploma in Physics at the University of Göttingen, Germany in 1996 and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Michigan in 2002.

Dr. Payman Zarkash-Ha

Prior to joining UNM in 2006, Dr. Zarkesh-Ha was a senior research engineer at LSI Logic Corp., working on novel interconnects architecture design for the next ASIC generations. Now at UNM, he is continuing his research on interconnect predictive models to understand the limitation and opportunities for nanoscale VLSI technology. In addition, his research interests include: Statistical modeling of VLSI systems, design for manufacturability and reliability, low-power and high-performance analog and digital VLSI systems design. Dr. Zarkesh-Ha has published over 60 refereed papers and holds ten issued patents in this field. He is currently serving as technical committee member of System Level Interconnect Prediction Workshop (SLIP) and International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED).

Dr. Ganesh Balakrishnan

Dr. Balakrishnan’s primary research focus for the past decade has been the growth and characterization of highly mismatched III-Sb compound semiconductors on GaAs and Silicon substrates. The specific contribution made by Dr. Balakrishnan to this area of research is the novel use of interfacial misfit dislocation arrays in enabling low defect-density, bufferless, monolithic integration of III-Sb on GaAs and Silicon substrates for increased antimonide device functionality on mature platforms. His body of work using molecular beam epitaxy has resulted in over 60 peer-reviewed publications, 30 conference presentations and several patents.

Dr. Liz Godwin

Dr. Tito Busani

Prof. Tito Busani worked as process engineer at
STMicroelectronics at and as research engineer at IMEC prior
earning a doctoral degree in Physics and nano materials at the
University of Grenoble in France with distinction. He
continued to work on transistor reliability and memories during
his post doc funded by the AFRL. He is currently an Assistant
Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the
University of New Mexico
In the past 10 years his research focus has been on
energy materials and atomic precision fabrication using wide
bandgap materials optical ring resonators, opto-mechanic
modulators and waveguides. Particularly he has worked on tip
metrology and nano to quantum lithography methods as well
on machine learning applied to semiconductor processes. He
also has developed state of the processes to integrate opto-
mechanic devices based on ternary oxides on silicon. His
current research interest is nanostructured materials and
metasurfaces, nano lasers, and their integration into multi-
functional devices for advancements in qubits and GHz
communications.
Dr. Busani is a member of the organizing committee
for the SPIE Advance Lithography + patterning conference, he
is the president of the New Mexico Energy Manufacturing
Consortium, and he is also a member of the NM local chapter
for the Vacuum Society. He has organized sustainable energy
symposiums at the Material Research Society, and he also
served as consultant for large Energy European industries.

Dr. Tara Drake

Professor Drake's research centers on nonlinear optics in microscopic photonic structures.

Our current focus is on "microcombs" -- optical frequency combs formed in dielectric microring resonators via cascaded four-wave mixing. Microcombs are key components in compact optical atomic clocks and optical synthesizers, on-chip spectrometers, and integrated quantum systems.

Besides developing microcombs for novel applications, we also study the rich array of nonlinear processes within our microresonators which lead to exotic phenomena such as self-organizing soliton crystals and laser cooling of light.