Dimitris G. Angelakis

Dimitris G. Angelakis is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Crete and Director of the Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Research Group. He also serves as a visiting Principal Investigator at the Singapore Center for Quantum Technologies. Previously, he held positions at the University of Cambridge, including Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Quantum Computation (2002-2007), Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (2001-2007), and Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the Department of Science (2008-2012).

Education:

• PhD in Theoretical Physics, Imperial College London (2002)
• MSc in Atomic and Molecular Physics, University of Crete (1999)
• BSc in Physics, University of Crete (1997)

His research focuses on quantum technologies, including quantum computing, nanophotonics, and machine learning applications. His work has been recognized through awards like the Google Quantum Innovation Award 2018 and the 2002 Institute of Physics Best PhD Thesis Award in Quantum Electronics and Photonics.

Scientific service highlights:

• Chair of Program Committee for NATO ASI in Quantum Information
• Member of editorial boards for European Physical Journal: Quantum Technology and Advanced Quantum Technology
• Reviewer for top journals (Nature, Science, Physical Review Letters) and funding agencies (ERC, NWO, Swiss Research Council)