Dr. Ruth Oulton

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Biography

Ruth Oulton is a Professor of Quantum Photonics at the University of Bristol and a Fellow of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). She specializes in the interaction of solid-state quantum emitters with light and has a strong focus on quantum technology applications. Her notable roles include Principal Investigator (PI) on the EPSRC Quantum Technologies Fellowship titled 'Project 1D QED', aimed at creating usable single photon sources for quantum photonic switching technology. She is also involved in various multi-institutional collaborations, including a project with the University of Essex integrating single photon sources with semiconductor spin lasers. Furthermore, Oulton leads research grants such as the EPSRC Standard Grant 'SPIN SPACE' and the EU FP7 Future Emerging Technologies collaboration grant 'Spin Photon Angular Momentum Transfer Quantum Enabled Technologies'. Her work is instrumental in advancing the field of Quantum Engineering Technologies, particularly through her initiatives in the Bristol Quantum Information Institute and the Quantum Engineering Technology Labs.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.