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Professor Anthony Laing is a Professor of Physics at the School of Physics, University of Bristol, where he leads research in quantum technologies at QET Labs. He holds a 5-year EPSRC fellowship in quantum technologies and serves as an investigator on the UK Quantum Communications Hub. His research focuses on harnessing quantum physics to develop new technologies with potential societal impact comparable to the information age or industrial revolution.
Dr. Laing's research interests center on quantum simulations using photonic chips to model microscopic physical systems that are too complex for conventional computers. His work specifically targets simulating molecular quantum dynamics using single photons controlled by programmable optical chips, with applications in chemistry, particle physics, and understanding energy transport in biological molecules. His research fingerprint shows strong activity in Photonics (100%), Quantum Technology (48%), Quantum Information Science (39%), Quantum Dot (25%), Machine Learning (22%), and Integrated Optics (22%).
His recent publications demonstrate a clear focus on advancing integrated quantum photonics, with emphasis on developing practical quantum computing and simulation platforms. The research trajectory shows progression from fundamental quantum simulation techniques toward more complex integrated photonic systems capable of high-dimensional quantum computation and near-ideal photon sources.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Lecturer in Physics (awarded by competition, 2016)
Professor Laing actively supervises research students (13 supervised works documented) and leads multiple research projects including the QCS Hub with funding from EPSRC. His group collaborates extensively within the quantum technology community, evidenced by numerous conference participations and co-authorships with leading researchers in the field.
Based at QET Labs (Quantum Engineering Technology Labs) at the University of Bristol, Professor Laing's research group works at the intersection of quantum physics, photonics, and computing, developing experimental platforms for quantum simulation and computation with potential applications across chemistry, materials science, and fundamental physics.
