Dr. Jarryd Pla

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jarryd Pla is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Electrical Engineering and Photonic Engineering. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons Class 1 University Medal) in 2009 and his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2013, both from UNSW. As an electrical engineer and experimental physicist, his work primarily focuses on quantum information processing and broader quantum technologies. He is a recipient of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship and the Bragg Gold Medal. His research includes significant advances in demonstrating quantum bits created from the electron nucleus of a single dopant atom on a silicon chip. Jarryds's research interests include spin-based quantum computation, superconducting quantum circuits, especially quantum noise-limited microwave amplifiers, and hybrid quantum technologies aimed at scaling quantum computers and enhancing capabilities in spectroscopy and sensing. His projects are expected to revolutionize the application of quantum technologies across various sectors such as medicine and national security.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.