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Ali Husain
Quantum Computing | Physicist
Ali Husain is an Advanced Physicist in Quantum Computing at Quantinuum. Here are some key details about his background and experience:
Education
- Ph.D. in Physics from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2014-2020)
- Master of Engineering in Physics from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor's degree in Physics from University of California, Berkeley (2012-2014)
Professional Experience
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Advanced Physicist - Quantum Computing at Quantinuum (October 2022 - Present)
- Works on next generation ion-trap quantum computers as a full-stack experimental AMO physicist
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SBQMI Postdoctoral Prize Fellow at The University of British Columbia (October 2020 - October 2022)
- Led development of the Quantum Materials Electron Microscopy Center
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Ph.D Researcher in Quantum Materials at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (September 2014 - April 2020)
- Developed Momentum-Resolved Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (M-EELS) technique for studying quantum materials
Research Focus
His research has focused on quantum materials, electron microscopy, and charge fluctuations in strange metals. He has published several papers on these topics in journals like Physical Review Letters and Nature.1
Awards
- John Bardeen Award from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2020)
- Scott Anderson Award from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018)
- Microsoft Quantum Challenge Winner (2016)
Ali Husain is an accomplished physicist with expertise in quantum computing, quantum materials, and advanced microscopy techniques. He is currently applying this background to work on ion-trap quantum computers at Quantinuum.2