Adrian Lupascuمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Dr. Adrian Lupascu is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He holds a cross-appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on superconducting quantum devices, including quantum annealing, quantum control, and strong light-matter interactions. Lupascu leads the Superconducting Quantum Devices Group, which explores novel architectures for quantum computing and sensing. Education: BSc in Physics (University of Bucharest, 2000); PhD in Physics (Delft University of Technology, 2005). Postdoctoral training included work at Delft University of Technology and École Normale Supérieure Paris under Professors Haroche and Raimond, supported by a Marie Curie Fellowship. Research Interests: Development of superconducting flux qubits for quantum information processing, quantum sensing, and ultrastrong light-matter interactions. Key projects include quantum annealing error suppression, qubit-qutrit gate optimization, and advanced flux qubit fabrication techniques. Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2011), Early Researcher Award (2011), Waterloo Nanotechnology Institute Research Leader Award (2018, 2022). His work has been funded by NSERC, MRI, and industry partnerships. Teaching: Courses include Quantum Nanophysics (PHYS 461), Nanoelectronics for Quantum Computing (QIC 880/ECE 770), and Quantum Optics Theory (QIC 895). Lab Activities: Active in developing scalable superconducting qubit systems, cryogenic microwave engineering, and quantum device fabrication. Collaborates with industry and academic partners on quantum computing hardware advancements.







