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Associate Professor Jacqui Romero is an expert in experimental quantum information science at the University of Queensland (UQ), leading the Qudits@UQ research group. She holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow and has held prestigious fellowships including the ARC DECRA (2016) and Westpac Research Fellowship (2019). Her research focuses on high-dimensional quantum systems (qudits), exploring their applications in quantum technologies such as communication, computation, and error correction. She is affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) and teaches quantum technologies at UQ.
Education:
- Bachelor of Applied Physics (magna cum laude), University of the Philippines Diliman
- Master of Science in Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glasgow
Research Interests:
Dr. Romero’s work emphasizes generating and characterizing high-dimensional quantum states, designing quantum devices via inverse optimization, and testing indefinite causal order phenomena. Her team explores quantum error correction, quantum imaging, and the advantages of high-dimensional entanglement in robust quantum communication.
Awards:
- L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Award (2017)
- Ruby Payne-Scott Medal (2018)
- L’Oréal-UNESCO International Rising Talent Award (2019)
Grants & Funding:
- ARC Training Centre in Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies
- UQ Major Equipment Grant for a multimode optical waveguide facility
Labs & Teams:
Qudits@UQ, a dedicated experimental group advancing quantum technologies through photonics-based high-dimensional systems research.
