Mohammad Amin

Mohammad Amin serves as an Adjunct Professor within the Department of Physics at Simon Fraser University, bridging academic research with industry innovation through his concurrent affiliation with D-Wave Systems Inc, a pioneer in quantum computing technology.

His academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of British Columbia (1999)
• MSc from Sharif University of Technology (1993)
• BSc from Shiraz University (1991)

Dr. Amin's research program focuses on fundamental challenges in quantum computing, particularly decoherence mechanisms in open quantum systems and quantum phase transitions. His expertise in superconducting quantum electronics and Josephson physics directly supports the development of practical quantum processors, while his investigations into quantum foundations address core theoretical questions. This work positions him at the critical intersection of theoretical physics and quantum hardware engineering, with direct relevance to commercial quantum computing advancement.