Steven Touzard

Steven Touzard serves as an Assistant Professor and NUS Presidential Young Professor at the National University of Singapore, holding a joint appointment between the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Physics. He leads the Qove Laboratory focused on quantum technology development with emphasis on quantum networks.

Education:

• Bachelor's from École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay
• PhD from Yale University (2019) under Michel Devoret

Research Focus: His work integrates superconducting circuits, rare-earth ions, and photonics to overcome quantum computing limitations. Key projects include:

• Strong collective coupling of Erbium ions to integrated optics
• Hybrid superconducting circuits-ion systems
• Broadband Josephson parametric amplifiers
• He3-free superconducting circuit development

His publications (2015-2020) demonstrate consistent advancement in quantum error correction using bosonic codes, evolving from foundational state stabilization to practical grid-state error correction. This trajectory positions his work at the forefront of fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Awards:

• National Research Foundation Fellowship (Class of 2022)

Mentorship & Funding: As PI of Qove Laboratory, he directs a well-funded team developing quantum networks through NRF Fellowship support. His lab provides comprehensive mentorship for postdocs and graduate students while maintaining strong industry collaborations with quantum computing firms.

Facilities: The laboratory operates state-of-the-art equipment including Bluefors LD400 dilution refrigerators, nanopositioners, and nanofabrication capabilities, enabling cutting-edge research in hybrid quantum systems within Singapore's thriving quantum ecosystem.