Jonas Nils Becker

Jonas Nils Becker is an Assistant Professor and J Cowen Chair in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University since December 2021. Prior to this, he was a Research Associate at Imperial College London (2020) and a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Oxford (2017–2020), focusing on optical quantum memory and quantum thermodynamics using diamond defects.

• M.Sc. in Chemistry (2013), Saarland University, Germany
• Ph.D. in Physics (2017), Saarland University, Germany

His research spans quantum information science, quantum optics, and solid-state quantum systems, with a focus on coherent control of diamond defects for quantum memory and thermodynamic applications. He contributed to developing silicon vacancy centers as leading platforms for quantum networking and co-constructed the first non-classical heat engine using nitrogen vacancy defects.

Recent publications highlight trends in nickel vacancy centers for tunable emission, quantum interconnects linking microwave and telecom wavelengths, and fundamental symmetry tests with rare isotopes in diamond. His work emphasizes coherent quantum control, solid-state systems, and quantum memory bandwidth advancements.

Becker leads the QuOD (Quantum Optics and Diamond) Lab at MSU, advancing diamond-based quantum technologies and atomic frequency comb memories. His career bridges experimental quantum physics, defect engineering, and photonic system integration.