معرفی
Robert J. Schoelkopf is the Sterling Professor of Applied Physics at Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Physics (Faculty of Arts and Sciences). He co-founded the field of circuit quantum electrodynamics (circuit QED), pioneering breakthroughs in solid-state quantum computing, including the transmon qubit, quantum bus, and first demonstrations of quantum algorithms and error correction. He directs the Yale Quantum Institute.
- Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
- A.B., Princeton University
Research Interests: His work focuses on superconducting devices for quantum information processing, enabling revolutionary advances in quantum computing and sensing. Key contributions include foundational circuit QED innovations and quantum error correction protocols.
Awards & Honors:
- Comstock Prize in Physics (2024)
- Connecticut Medal of Science (2017)
- John Stewart Bell Prize (2013)
- Joseph F. Keithley Award (2009)
- Yale University Junior Faculty Fellowship (2002)
- Packard Fellowship (2000)
Leadership & Collaborations: Schoelkopf collaborates extensively with Michel Devoret and Steven Girvin. He co-founded Quantum Circuits Inc. and leads the Yale Quantum Institute. His lab emphasizes a fun, inclusive environment aligned with Yale's quantum research initiatives.
