Thomas Roth

Thomas Roth is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, specifically within the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on quantum and classical electromagnetic systems, with expertise in multiscale modeling and applied electromagnetics. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2020), following B.S. and M.S. degrees from Missouri University of Science & Technology and Illinois, respectively.

Education:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 2015
• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 2015
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020

Research Interests: Roth’s work bridges quantum mechanics and electromagnetic theory, emphasizing computational methods for superconducting circuits and quantum devices. His lab develops numerical frameworks for modeling transmon qubits, Josephson parametric amplifiers, and multiphysics systems. Recent efforts include analytical solutions for multi-qubit interactions and robust finite-element methods for quantum systems.

Publications: His 2024-2025 work highlights advancements in quantum full-wave solutions, parametric amplifiers, and hybrid modeling techniques. Key themes include improving numerical stability for quantum systems and exploring dielectric loading for optical qubits.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but his work aligns with emerging quantum engineering priorities at Purdue.

Lab/Teams: His research group focuses on computational quantum electromagnetics, collaborating on projects involving superconducting circuits and quantum device optimization.