Juan Rafael Alvarez Velasquez

Juan Rafael Alvarez Velasquez is a researcher specializing in quantum mechanics and quantum information processing using light. His international academic career spans France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Colombia. He earned his PhD in experimental physics from the University of Oxford in March 2023 under the Atom-Photon Connection group and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Paris-Saclay. His teaching includes advanced courses in quantum technologies such as PHY_3TC23_TP – Introduction to Quantum Technologies and PHY_0EL14_TP – Quantum Technologies Deployment of quantum networks.

His research focuses on free-space quantum communications and continuous variable quantum optics, with publications addressing topics like light-matter interactions in open cavities and dielectric stacks. His work aligns with experimental physics and applied optics, contributing to advancements in quantum communication systems.

Juan Rafael Alvarez Velasquez's publications, such as his 2021 article in Applied Physics Letters, highlight his expertise in quantum optics and cavity-based light-matter interactions. These studies reflect his engagement with foundational quantum technologies and their practical implementations.