Dr. Josiah Sinclair

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Josiah Sinclair is an assistant professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he engages in research, teaching, and outreach. His work primarily revolves around experimental physics, with a specialized focus on atomic physics platforms for quantum computing. Sinclair's research aims to harness the power of nonlocal entanglement to develop scalable, modular, fault-tolerant quantum computers and distributed quantum sensors. Additionally, his interests include the study of atom arrays and optical cavities, as well as quantum error correction and distributed architectures. Sinclair is committed to advancing the understanding of quantum foundations while also teaching quantum mechanics to students. Through his work, he aims to contribute significantly to the field of quantum technology and its applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences