Ekin Kizilkan

Ekin Kizilkan is a Researcher at the Advanced Quantum Architecture Lab (AQUA) within the Institute of Microengineering (IEM), School of Engineering (STI), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). He serves as a Doctoral Assistant, actively conducting research in quantum technologies while pursuing his doctoral degree, with primary contact via ekin.kizilkan@epfl.ch and office MC A3 237 in Neuchâtel.

His research focuses on Quantum Computing Architecture, specializing in quantum processor design, single-photon detection systems, and integrated quantum circuits. He explores applications in quantum sensing and nano-electronics, contributing to hardware advancements for next-generation quantum computing through experimental and theoretical work in semiconductor devices.

The AQUA lab, where Kizilkan is an integral member, drives innovation in quantum architecture with support from the Swiss National Science Foundation, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, and international agencies. His scholarly output includes 15 publications since 2019, reflecting collaborative projects in quantum electronics and photon counting techniques.