Dr. Crystal Noel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Crystal Noel is an Assistant Professor at the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University. She specializes in electrical and computer engineering, with a deep focus on quantum computing and its various applications. Her research primarily revolves around the development of scalable ion trap quantum computers, conducting relevant demonstrations, tests, and simulations utilizing existing ion trap technology. Noel is also affiliated with the Duke Quantum Center, contributing to advancements in quantum technologies and fostering collaboration across interdisciplinary fields. With a solid academic foundation, she obtained her Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013 and completed her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley in 2019. In addition to her research, she teaches courses related to electricity, magnetism, optics, and quantum engineering. Crystal Noel is dedicated to mentoring students and advancing the field of quantum engineering through innovative teaching and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

PHYSICS 152L9D: Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, Optics (Discussion Component) ECE 522: Quantum Engineering Atoms ECE 391: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 270L9: Fields Waves: Fundamentals Information Propagation (Lab) ECE 270DL: Fields Waves: Fundamentals Information Propagation

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)