Dr. Daniel Leykam

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Research Interests

Physics Technology Design Photonics Topological Data Analysis Quantum Algorithms Quantum Chemistry Materials Science

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Teaching and research in Physics, focusing on Technology Design.

Research Fellow

— Present

Nanyang Technological University • Singapore

Developed efficient numerical methods for simulating the design of topological phases of light.

Junior Research Team Leader

— Present

Institute Basic Science • Korea

Pioneered methods to measure bulk topological invariants using nonlinear non-Hermitian wave media.

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Developing applications of machine learning techniques for topological data analysis.

Awards

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Outstanding Referee

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Bragg Gold Medal

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University Medal

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).