Jonathan Leach

Professor Jonathan Leach leads the Quantum Optics and Computational Imaging group at Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences. His experimental quantum optics research develops novel methods for generating, manipulating, and detecting quantum states of light for secure communication and ultra-sensitive sensing.

Work bridges quantum information science and computational imaging, with applications including high-dimensional entanglement systems, quantum state measurement techniques, and fundamental limits of super-resolution imaging.

Publications demonstrate advanced quantum imaging techniques, with recent focus on single-photon lidar enhancement, quantum ghost imaging, and structured light manipulation. Research consistently integrates quantum phenomena with computational methods.

• Switched On Award for Most Engaging Lecturer (2015)

Group investigates quantum technologies for achieving performance advantages in computation, communication, and imaging beyond classical limits.