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Michael Manfra is the Bill and Dee O'Brien Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Professor of Materials Engineering, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He serves as Scientific Director of the Microsoft Quantum Lab West Lafayette. His research focuses on quantum-mechanical properties of electrons in III-V semiconductor and superconductor devices, with a strong emphasis on topological quantum computing. His group develops ultra-high purity semiconductor nanostructures via molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), studying quantum transport in 2D electron gases at cryogenic temperatures. Key projects include exploring Majorana fermions in semiconductor-superconductor hybrids, fractional quantum Hall effects, and quantum bit (qubit) development for scalable quantum computing. The group collaborates with leading institutions globally and has pioneered advancements in III-Nitride optoelectronics. Recent highlights include the creation of a Microsoft Quantum Purdue facility and leadership in developing fault-tolerant qubit arrays.
Research Interests:
- Topological qubits and Majorana fermions
- Quantum transport in 2D electron systems
- Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth
- Semiconductor-superconductor hybrid devices
- Quantum Hall effects (fractional and integer)
- Near-infrared photonic materials
Awards and Leadership:
- Bill and Dee O'Brien Distinguished Professorship
- Director of Microsoft Quantum Purdue
- Collaborations with MIT, IBM, and other global quantum computing leaders
Labs and Facilities:
- Microsoft Quantum Lab West Lafayette
- Birck Nanotechnology Center (Room 2050)
- Low-temperature quantum transport laboratories
- Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) facilities
