Don Fahey

Don Fahey serves as an Assistant Professor of Physics at Bryn Mawr College, where his research focuses on developing quantum sensing technologies using solid-state crystals and atomic vapors to advance measurement science and probe fundamental quantum phenomena.

Education:

• Trained with Nobel Laureate Bill Phillips at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Joint Quantum Institute

His research program targets long-lived quantum coherence in portable room-temperature systems, extending atomic/molecular/optical techniques to novel platforms. The Quantum Diamond Microscope developed in his work enables cross-disciplinary applications in rock magnetism, bio-magnetism, and condensed matter physics through quantum resource exploitation.

As a teacher-scholar, Fahey cultivates student curiosity through mental model examination while prioritizing classroom and laboratory inclusivity to diversify scientific representation. His industry experience includes serving as principal scientist at a deep tech startup prior to joining Bryn Mawr.