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Dr. Adrian Lupascu is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He holds a cross-appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on superconducting quantum devices, including quantum annealing, quantum control, and strong light-matter interactions. Lupascu leads the Superconducting Quantum Devices Group, which explores novel architectures for quantum computing and sensing.
Education: BSc in Physics (University of Bucharest, 2000); PhD in Physics (Delft University of Technology, 2005). Postdoctoral training included work at Delft University of Technology and École Normale Supérieure Paris under Professors Haroche and Raimond, supported by a Marie Curie Fellowship.
Research Interests: Development of superconducting flux qubits for quantum information processing, quantum sensing, and ultrastrong light-matter interactions. Key projects include quantum annealing error suppression, qubit-qutrit gate optimization, and advanced flux qubit fabrication techniques.
Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2011), Early Researcher Award (2011), Waterloo Nanotechnology Institute Research Leader Award (2018, 2022). His work has been funded by NSERC, MRI, and industry partnerships.
Teaching: Courses include Quantum Nanophysics (PHYS 461), Nanoelectronics for Quantum Computing (QIC 880/ECE 770), and Quantum Optics Theory (QIC 895).
Lab Activities: Active in developing scalable superconducting qubit systems, cryogenic microwave engineering, and quantum device fabrication. Collaborates with industry and academic partners on quantum computing hardware advancements.
