Priya Sharma

Dr. Priya Sharma is a Research Fellow in Hybrid Quantum Systems at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute, part of the School of Mathematics and Physics. Her research focuses on superfluid helium-3, quantum materials, and topological phases of matter. She holds a PhD from Northwestern University and has held fellowships at Royal Holloway University of London and the Indian Institute of Science. Her work includes pioneering a superfluid-based qubit design and studying disorder-induced effects in quantum systems.

Education:

• PhD in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics – Northwestern University, USA
• Engineering Physics – Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

Research Interests:

• Superfluid qubit technology
• Unconventional superconductivity and superfluidity
• Disorder effects in quantum materials
• Quasiclassical theory and topological phases
• Anomalous thermal/hydrodynamic transport

Key Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes novel quantum devices leveraging superfluid helium-3's unique properties, with publications exploring transverse sound in aerogel systems and topological surface state fragility. Her theoretical frameworks address gauge invariance and boundary effects in quantum fluids.

Awards:

• Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (201X)
• Daphne Jackson Fellowship (202X)
• Indian Science & Technology Fellowship (20XX)

Grants & Labs: Current projects include EU-funded quantum device initiatives. Collaborates with experimental groups on helium-3 confinement studies. Active in Surrey's quantum materials research cluster.