Ishaun Datta

Ishaun Datta, also known as Shaun Datta, is a Ph.D. candidate in the Computer Science Theory Group at Stanford University, where he is advised by Professor Adam Bouland. His research focuses on the intersection of quantum complexity theory and near-term quantum computation, particularly exploring how theoretical concepts in complexity can inform practical experiments in quantum computing.12

Educational Background

• Bachelor's Degree: Ishaun completed his undergraduate studies in Physics and Mathematics with Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Previous Research: Before his Ph.D., he was a DAAD Research Fellow in Professor Michael Wolf's group at the Technical University of Munich and has also been a visiting doctoral student at QMATH in Copenhagen.23

Research Interests

Ishaun's work is centered on:

• Quantum Complexity Theory: Investigating how complexity classes relate to experimental quantum computing.
• Quantum Simulation and Learning Theory: Engaging with questions about the capabilities of quantum systems in simulation and learning contexts.2

Fellowships and Recognition

He has received several prestigious fellowships, including:

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
• Gerald J. Lieberman Fellowship, totaling approximately $138,000 over three years.42

Selected Publications

Ishaun has contributed to various notable papers, including:

• "Complexity-theoretic foundations of BosonSampling with a linear number of modes."
• "Going beyond gadgets: the importance of scalability for analogue quantum simulators."
• "Pseudo-dimension of quantum circuits" among others.23

Ishaun Datta is recognized as a promising early-career scientist in his field, actively contributing to advancing our understanding of quantum computing through both theoretical and experimental lenses.