Nathan Langford

Associate Professor Nathan Langford is a quantum physicist at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), leading the Circuit Quantum Science research group (CirQuS UTS) and the Millikelvin Quantum Science laboratory. His work focuses on experimental quantum systems, including superconducting circuits, quantum simulations, and quantum computing. He has pioneered research in ultrastrong coupling regimes, digital quantum simulations, and quantum standards development.

Education & Career: Completed a PhD in photonic quantum information at the University of Queensland (2007), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Vienna, University of Oxford, and Delft University of Technology. Transitioned to superconducting circuits research at QuTech, Delft, in 2017.

Research Interests: Quantum computing architectures, quantum simulations, quantum tomography, open quantum systems, microwave-to-optical frequency conversion, and quantum standards.

Key Projects: Established UTS’s cryogenic facility for circuit QED experiments. Secured $6.1M+ in grants for quantum infrastructure (e.g., NSW Tech Central Advanced Prototype Packaging Facility). Leads ISO/IEC quantum standards initiatives and Sydney Quantum Academy scholarships.

• Awards: 2023 MaPS Research Award, 2012 AOS Geoff Opat Prize, 2008 Bragg Medal Runner-Up
• Professional Roles: Member of IEC SEG14, Sydney Quantum Academy Technical Advisory Committee, and UTS Centre for Quantum Software and Information (UTS:QSI)

Lab & Teams: Directs CirQuS UTS and collaborates with global groups (QuTech, Oxford, Vienna). Active in quantum education and industry-standardization efforts.