Professor Li Qian is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto , where she leads experimental research in quantum photonics , quantum communication , and high-precision metrology . Her work bridges industrial innovation and academic exploration, with a focus on fiber-based quantum technologies and nonlinear optical devices . Education: BASc (honours), 1993 MASc, 1996 PhD, 2000 Her research in quantum entanglement includes developing room-temperature, fiber-integrated entangled photon sources for future quantum networks. In quantum communication , she advances measurement-device-independent QKD and twin-field QKD to enhance security and practicality. Her high-precision sensing work uses resonator-free spectral features for applications like ultra-narrow Brillouin dips and slow light generation . Recent publications highlight trends in quantum key distribution (QKD), machine learning for entanglement detection , and nonlinear fiber optics . Her group commercialized dispersion measurement technologies via startup Inometrix Inc. Scientific honors include: Fellow, Optica (2023) Canada Research Chair in Photonic Technologies (2006–2012) Premier’s Research Excellence Award (2004) University of Toronto Alumni Association Early Career Award (2003) Prof. Qian advises a diverse team of PhD and Master’s students , including Amita Gnanapandithan , Reem Mandil , and Alexander Greenwood . Her lab specializes in quantum optics , optical sensing , and telecom-integrated photonics .











