Dr. Thomas Baker

Biography

Dr. Thomas Baker is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria and holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Computing. His research interests encompass quantum information, quantum computing, entanglement renormalization, quantum algorithms, and quantum error-correction. He focuses on rethinking fundamental concepts in quantum computing, investigating how properties of quantum physics can be leveraged to perform computations using single spins as qubits. This approach aims to overcome the limitations of classical computers, particularly in areas such as quantum chemistry and density functional theory. Dr. Baker is also involved in developing computational tools, notably the publicly-available DMRjulia library, to explore theoretical concepts in his field. He has taught various graduate-level courses in quantum physics, classical physics, statistical physics, and computational methods, and has conducted summer school courses on tensor networks, actively seeking to engage students from diverse backgrounds in his research activities.

Research Interests