Amir Safavi-Naeini

Amir Safavi-Naeini is a Professor and Packard Fellow conducting pioneering research in quantum information systems. His group develops chip-scale devices that manipulate electromagnetic, optical, and mechanical fields to enable novel quantum technologies.

• Focus areas: quantum transduction, integrated photonics, and hybrid quantum systems
• Key materials: thin-film lithium niobate, diamond, and silicon
• Target applications: quantum computing, sensing, and communication

Recent work demonstrates unprecedented control over photon-phonon interactions and quantum electro-optic effects, with implications for scalable quantum networks. His research has earned the Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering, recognizing innovative contributions to quantum engineering.