Two researchers from Durham University’s Physics department, Dr. Tobias Franzen and Dr. Liam Gallagher, have been awarded Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowships by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). These fellowships, part of a £15 million investment to support early-career researchers in quantum technologies, will enable Franzen to develop compact systems for quantum networking using Ytterbium qubits, collaborating with industry partner VEXLUM and academic partners.
Meanwhile, Gallagher will explore enhancing photon interactions through semiconductor coupling, working with academic and commercial partners, including BAE Systems FAST Labs. Both researchers aim to advance quantum computing, sensing, and communication technologies, with potential applications in drug discovery, encryption, and materials science.
Prestigious Quantum Technology Fellowships Awarded
Two researchers from Durham University’s Physics department have been awarded prestigious EPSRC Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowships, part of a £15 million investment by UKRI to support early-career quantum tech researchers. Dr. Tobias Franzen and Dr. Liam Gallagher, both members of the Quantum Light and Matter (QLM) research section, are among 11 fellows selected nationwide for their potential to advance quantum science.
Dr. Franzen’s project focuses on quantum networking using Ytterbium qubits, aiming to develop a compact system for entanglement generation via optical fibres. Collaborating with VEXLUM and Prof. Matthias Keller, his work seeks to simplify laser systems and develop optical interfaces, potentially enabling scalable quantum networks and enhancing secure communications.
Dr. Gallagher’s research explores photon interactions by coupling light with semiconductor excitations, aiming to create new quantum devices for reliable photon entanglement. His collaborators include Prof. Geetha Balakrishnan, Dr. Hamid Ohadi, and BAE Systems FAST Labs, focusing on semiconductor growth advancements.
The fellowships emphasize fostering an inclusive research environment and innovation for public benefit. Both researchers will engage in outreach activities to communicate their work widely, contributing to advancements in quantum computing, sensing, and communication with applications in drug discovery, encryption, and materials science.
The fellowships awarded to Dr. Tobias Franzen and Dr. Liam Gallagher are part of a broader effort to advance quantum technologies with practical applications. Both researchers are dedicated to fostering innovation that benefits society while promoting inclusivity in research. Their work contributes to addressing challenges in quantum computing, sensing, and communication, with potential applications ranging from drug discovery to encryption and materials science.
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