Dr. David Awschalom

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Biography

David Awschalom is the Liew Family Professor in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago and also serves as the Director of the Chicago Quantum Institute. He has a distinguished academic career, previously holding positions at the University of California-Santa Barbara where he was a professor of physics and electrical computer engineering, and the director of the California NanoSystems Institute. His research focuses on quantum spintronics, quantum sensing, quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum materials, with a specific emphasis on controlling spin dynamics in semiconductors and molecules. Throughout his career, Professor Awschalom has contributed significantly to the understanding of spin-based phenomena and has developed advanced optical techniques for probing spin coherence and dynamics in condensed matter systems. He has received numerous prestigious awards including the American Physical Society Oliver Buckley Prize and the International Magnetism Prize from the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics. His work continues to explore innovative solutions for quantum information processing, engaging a wide array of collaborators and fostering new advancements in the field of quantum science.

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Experience

Liew Family Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering specializing in quantum information science.

Director

2021-09-01 — Present

Chicago Quantum Institute • Chicago, IL

Leading the institute focusing on quantum research and collaboration.

Professor

1991-01-01 — 2021-08-31

University of California-Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Contributed to both the Physics Department and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

Awards

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Oliver Buckley Prize

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Europhysics Prize

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Department of Philosophy