David Gosset

David Gosset is a theoretical quantum computer scientist affiliated with the University of Waterloo and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. He focuses on quantum algorithms, computational complexity, and the interplay between quantum many-body systems and computer science.

• PhD in Physics (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
• BSc in Physics and Mathematics (University of British Columbia)

His research investigates foundational questions about quantum computation, including the capabilities of shallow quantum circuits, classical simulation techniques, and the application of physics-inspired methods to computational problems. His work spans theoretical physics, quantum information science, and computer science.

The trends in his publications emphasize quantum algorithm design, complexity theory, and the computational power of quantum systems. His awards include the Pat Goldberg Memorial Best Paper Award (2016) and the Sherman Fairchild Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015-2016).

• Pat Goldberg Memorial Best Paper Award (IBM Research, 2016)
• Sherman Fairchild Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Physics (Caltech, 2015-2016)
• Marble Presidential Fellowship (MIT, 2006-2007)
• Rudi Haering Medal in Physics (UBC, 2006)