معرفی
Ronald Walsworth is the Minta Martin Professor of Physics and Founding Director of the University of Maryland's Quantum Technology Center. His interdisciplinary research focuses on precision measurement tools, quantum sensing, and their applications in physical and life sciences. He holds affiliations with the Department of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics, and the Joint Quantum Institute.
Education: Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (1991), B.S. in Physics from Duke University (1984). Awards include the Francis Pipkin Award (2005), APS Fellow (2001), and Smithsonian Exceptional Service Award (1993).
Research interests span quantum sensing, NMR/MRI, bioimaging, and astrophysics. Recent work includes diamond-based quantum microscopy, ultralow-mass NMR, and applications in dark matter detection. His lab has spun out multiple startups.
Key grants and projects include MURI collaborations and development of quantum diamond microscopes. Advises graduate students like Andrew Beling. Active in NASA quantum sensing assessments and cosmic frontier research (e.g., dark matter, pulsar timing).
Labs/Teams: Quantum Technology Center, Walsworth Lab Group, collaborations with aerospace and biomedical institutions. Current projects focus on machine learning-enhanced sensing, quantum diamond microscopes for bioimaging, and directional dark matter detection systems.
