Dr. Kenneth Brown

Professor

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Biography

Prof. Brown's research interest focuses on controlling quantum systems to better understand the natural world and develop new technologies. His current research is centered on the development of robust quantum computers, particularly in the study of molecular properties at cold and ultracold temperatures.

Research Interests

Quantum Error Correction Quantum Control Quantum Computer Architecture Ion Trap Quantum Computing Spectroscopy Sympathetically Cooled Molecular Ions

Experience

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of the Duke Quantum Center.

Awards

Stansell Family Distinguished Research Award

2020-01-01

Fellow

2018-01-01

Experienced Research Fellow

2015-01-01

Kavli Fellow

2013-01-01

Courses

Graduate Training Internship Quantum Error Correction Thesis Independent Study Research Independent Study House Course Special Readings Electrical Engineering Internship Graduate Introduction Quantum Engineering Projects Electrical Computer Engineering Introduction Quantum Engineering

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)