Nicholas J. Laurita Ph.D.

Principal Physicist in the quantum group of transformational computing at Northrop grumman

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In 2019, some of my research into quantum metals was highlighted in a press release by Caltech

In 2019, some of my research into quantum metals was highlighted in a press release by Caltech

Welcome to my website! I am an experimental quantum physicist with over 8 years of hands-on experience designing, fabricating, and utilizing highly sensitive cryogenic experiments to investigate and improve the performance of quantum systems and devices. My goal is to combine my experimental know-how with my data science and machine learning skills to acquire a deeper insight of quantum technology that would not be otherwise achievable. Currently I work as a Principal Physicist within the Quantum Group of Transformational Computing at Northrop Grumman where I utilize these skills to improve the performance of proprietary qubit technology.

Prior to my current position, I was a post-doctoral researcher at The California Institute of Technology as an Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) Post-Doctoral Scholar and a graduate student of the Institute for Quantum Matter (IQM) at Johns Hopkins University where I was an Owen Fellow, a two-time ARCS Scholar, and the recipient of the 2014 Rowland Prize for innovation and excellence in teaching.

Altogether, in my career as a scientist I have co-authored over 20 publications in top journals such as Nature, given more than 10 national and international invited presentations, and received more than 10 awards for innovation and research excellence. Please explore my website to learn more about my skills and experience as well as see my Resume and CV.


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