Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and a Tutorial Fellow at Balliol College, University of Oxford. She holds a PhD in Physics from Oxford, focusing on optical quantum memories, and conducted postdoctoral research at the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Paris. Her work emphasizes quantum dot-based single-photon sources and their integration with atomic quantum memories for scalable quantum networks.

• Education: PhD in Physics, University of Oxford

Research interests center on photonic quantum technologies, specifically quantum memories for enabling secure long-distance quantum communication and synchronizing photonic quantum computation. Current projects include EQSOTIC (EU QuantERA), Innovate UK's Integrated Quantum Networks, and EPSRC Quantum Hub initiatives.

Notable recognition includes the 2022 Imperial College Research Fellowship.

Advising and grants involve leading DPhil opportunities in quantum networking and collaborating on multiplexing technologies for scalable networks. She actively promotes quantum research through interdisciplinary projects and academic mentorship.

Labs/Teams: Involved in cross-institutional collaborations under projects like EQSOTIC and the EPSRC Quantum Hub, though specific lab names are not explicitly stated.