Frederick W. Strauch

Frederick W. Strauch is a Professor of Physics at Williams College, where he has been since 2008. His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly in quantum computing using superconducting devices and artificial solids.

• B.S. in Physics from Loyola College in Maryland (1998)
• Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland (2004)
• Postdoctoral Associate at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (2004-2007)

Dr. Strauch specializes in the design of artificial atoms for quantum information processing. His work explores quantum transport, entanglement control, and algorithm development for superconducting circuits and ultracold atoms. He also investigates computational and mathematical physics, emphasizing robust quantum protocols.

His recent publications (2005-2010) highlight advancements in quantum state transfer, decoherence analysis, and relativistic quantum walk models. Themes include superconducting qubits, nonlinear dynamics, and quantum simulation frameworks.

• LeRoy Apker Award (2010)

Dr. Strauch has received funding from the National Science Foundation (2010-current) and Research Corporation (2009-2010). He has advised undergraduate researchers at Williams College, including LeRoy Apker Award recipient Chris Chudzicki.

His lab at Bronfman Science Center B29 supports projects like artificial solid design for quantum transport phenomena.