Avik Dutt

Dr. Avik Dutt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Physical Science and Technology (IPST), and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads the FloQuET Lab, focusing on quantum engineering, nonlinear optics, and synthetic dimensions. His research innovates in nanophotonics and quantum systems, addressing challenges in quantum networks, sensing, and computing.

Education:

• Ph.D., Cornell University, Electrical and Computer Engineering (2017)
• M.S., Cornell University, Electrical & Computer Engineering (2015)
• B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur (2011)

Research Interests:

• Quantum Engineering and Photonics
• Nonlinear Optics and Frequency Combs
• Synthetic Dimensions for Quantum Simulation
• Topological Photonic Systems

Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes synthetic dimensions for scalable quantum systems, topological photonics, and nonlinear frequency comb technologies. Key themes include Floquet engineering, non-Hermitian physics, and applications in quantum sensing/computing.

Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award (2024)
• SURA Early Career Scientist Award (2024)
• Zurich Instruments Thesis Award (2017)

Advising & Grants:

• Principal Investigator (PI) on NSF QuSeC-TAQS grant
• Advises in quantum photonics and nanophotonics

Labs & Teams:

• FloQuET Lab: Explores synthetic dimensions and quantum photonics
• National Quantum Lab (QLab) Fellow