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Tingrei Tan is an Associate Professor and a quantum physicist at the University of Sydney, specifically affiliated with the Quantum Control Laboratory (QCL). He holds the prestigious Sydney Horizon Fellowship and is an ARC Future Fellow focused on investigating the use of quantum computing for the design of novel photoactive drugs. His research specializes in quantum computation, simulations involving trapped ions, quantum control engineering, precision metrology, and atomic clocks. Dr. Tan's significant contributions to the field include pioneering work on high-fidelity quantum gates, which were recognized as one of the Top-ten Physics Breakthroughs of 2016 by the UK's Institute of Physics. He received the NIST's Distinguished Associate Award in 2020 for his work on quantum gate teleportation experimental blueprints. Additionally, Dr. Tan has developed a high-precision multi-ion optical atomic clock based on lutetium ions, showcasing unprecedented precision for time-keeping devices. He leads numerous Australian and international research projects, including the flagship Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS) and collaborations with various defense and commercial entities. His research interests lie in fundamental quantum physics, control engineering techniques, and enhancing quantum technologies for real-world applications, aligning with the Faculty of Science's research strengths.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Conducting research in quantum physics and supervising students.
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