I am interested in quantum information processing (QIP) using higher dimensional, qudit, states obtained from the hyperfine structure of lanthanide group atoms embedded within single molecule magnet (SMM) systems. These SMMs are promising candidates for quantum computing due to the large addressable Hilbert space of certain lanthanide atoms, coupled with the strong environmental isolation provided by the molecular complexes. The purpose of this research is to further develop the QIP capabilities of these systems for applications in quantum computing. Through this research, I aim to develop my theoretical and computational expertise within the field of quantum information and technology.
Current Research
Hilbert Space Engineering of Nuclear Spin Qudits
Research Background
2020 – present:
PhD Thesis | IPCMS | Department of Ultrafast Optics and Nanophotonics |
Quantum Dynamics of Nano-Objects Group
Supervisor: Prof. Paul-Antoine Hervieux
Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mario Ruben
2018 – 2020:
MSc Thesis | University of Cape Town | Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics | Laboratory for Quantum Gravity and String Theory
Supervisor: Prof. Jeff Murugan
Co-supervisor: Dr. Jonathan Shock
2015 – 2016:
Bachelor’s Internship | Nelson Mandela University | eNtsa Technology Innovation Station | Systems and Controls Group
Supervisor: Dr. Etienne Philips
Academic Background
2018 – 2020:
MSc Applied Mathematics | University of Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa
2012 – 2015:
BEng Mechatronics | Nelson Mandela University (formerly Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) | Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa
2008 – 2009:
BSc Honours Mathematical and Theoretical Physics | University of Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa
2006 – 2008:
BSc Physics and Applied Mathematics | University of Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa
2005:
High School Diploma | Theodor Herzl High School | Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa
Dissemination Activities
Talks
2023
Workshop on Optically Addressable Molecular Lanthanide Qubits for Quantum Devices | 05/10 – 06/10 | Baden-Baden, Germany
QuantMOCOTE 2023 – Modelling, Optimization and Control of Quantum Systems in
Technology and Education | 06/03 – 08/03 | Institute of Mathematics, Würzburg, Germany
Poster Presentations
2023
KSQM EFEQT QUSTEC Summer School 2023 | 17/09 – 22/09 | Durbach, Germany
EGAS 54 – European Group on Atomic Systems | 18/06 – 22/06 | ISIS, Strasbourg, France
ITI QMat Scientific Day 2023 | 15/06 | IPCMS, Strasbourg, France | Poster Award: 2nd Place
ED182 Congres des Doctorants 2023 | 14/04 | European Doctoral College, Strasbourg, France
quantumBasel 2023 – US-Switzerland Quantum Symposium | 27/04 – 28/04 | Basel, Switzerland
2022
molQueST 2022 – Quantum Science Emerging from Atoms and Molecules at Surfaces | 21/08 – 25/08 | Ascona, Switzerland
ITI QMat Scientific Day 2022 | 01/06 | IPCMS, Strasbourg, France
European Spring School in Quantum Science and Technology 2022 | 10/04 – 14/04 | ISIS, Strasbourg, France
ED182 Congres des Doctorants 2022 | 14/04 | European Doctoral College, Strasbourg, France
2021
Ecole Joliot-Curie 2021 – The Interplay Between Atomic Electrons and the Nucleus | 03/10 – 08/10 | Oléron, France
NCCR QCQT QUSTEC Summer School 2021 | 14/09 – 17/09 | Engelberg, Switzerland
Outreach
2022
Co-organiser | European Spring School in Quantum Science and Technology 2022
2021
Student Organiser | Machine Learning for Quantum X online pop-up conference
Interview | Savoir Magazine