Andrew Doherty

Professor Andrew Doherty is a prominent academic in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, specializing in quantum information science and quantum computing. His research focuses on quantum error correction, quantum control, and foundational aspects of quantum mechanics, particularly involving quantum trajectories and entanglement. He leads projects within the Sydney Nanoscience Hub (SNH), contributing to advancements in superconducting qubits and topological codes.

His work bridges theoretical and experimental quantum physics, with grants including the 'Quantum and Advanced Technologies' project (2024) and the ARC Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing (2023). His publications emphasize scalable error suppression, photonic qubit systems, and code concatenation strategies, reflecting a commitment to both fundamental science and applied quantum technologies.

• Research Themes: Quantum error correction, quantum measurement theory, topological codes, and superconducting circuits.
• Key Collaborations: Involvement with international teams in quantum computing and nanoscience.
• Labs/Teams: Active member of the Sydney Nanoscience Hub (SNH).

Professor Doherty's contributions span over 100 articles, with recent work addressing noise-aware decoding and Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP) states. His research aims to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing and deepen understanding of quantum correlations.