Renowned quantum physicist Professor Gerard Milburn has been appointed as the first Quantum Fellow at the NQCC, a significant milestone in the UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme. With a career spanning over three decades, Milburn is a pioneer in quantum technologies, having worked extensively in quantum computing, optics, measurement and control, and machine learning.
He has published over 290 peer-reviewed papers with an impressive 26,000 citations and co-authored several scientific monographs and books on quantum optics and photonics. Milburn’s academic career has seen him work at esteemed institutions such as Imperial College, the Australian National University, and the University of Queensland, where he served as Head of the Department of Physics.
He has also provided strategic advice to the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme and has worked alongside prominent scientists like Sir Peter Knight.
Quantum Pioneer Joins NQCC as First Quantum Fellow
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has announced the appointment of Professor Gerard Milburn as its first Quantum Fellow. This prestigious position is a testament to Milburn’s outstanding contributions to the field of quantum technologies, which span several decades.
Milburn’s research expertise encompasses various areas, including quantum computing, quantum optics, quantum measurement and control, and quantum machine learning. His work has been widely recognized, with over 290 peer-reviewed papers published to date, garnering an impressive 26,000 citations. Additionally, he has co-authored several scientific monographs and books on quantum optics and photonics. Milburn’s academic achievements have earned him fellowships in the Australian Academy of Science, The Royal Society of London, and The American Physical Society.
Milburn’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Physics from Griffith University in Australia, which he completed in 1980. He then pursued his PhD in physics under the supervision of Daniel Frank Walls at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, submitting his thesis on “Squeezed States and Quantum Non-demolition Measurements” in 1982. Following his PhD, Milburn joined Imperial College‘s Department of Mathematics and was soon awarded a Royal Society Fellowship to work in the Quantum Optics group led by Sir Peter Knight.
A Distinguished Academic Career
Milburn has had an illustrious academic career in Australia, initially at The Australian National University and later at The University of Queensland. During his tenure at the University of Queensland, he served as Head of the Department of Physics in the 1990s and later as Deputy Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology from 2000 to 2010. His leadership roles have been instrumental in shaping the direction of quantum research in Australia.
Milburn has also made significant contributions to international scientific advisory committees. He was the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Canadian Institute for Quantum Computing and served on the scientific advisory committee for the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics from 2007 to 2010. From 2011 to 2017, he was the Director and Chief Investigator of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems.
Strategic Guidance and International Oversight
Milburn has provided strategic advice to the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, offering international oversight in support of the NQTP Strategic Advisory Board throughout its first decade. His expertise has been invaluable in guiding the development of quantum technologies in the UK.
In a statement, Milburn expressed his enthusiasm for joining the NQCC, saying, “The UK’s quantum technology strategy has successfully translated the nation’s strengths in fundamental quantum research into transformative new products and services. I am thrilled to join the NQCC as it begins to deliver quantum computing capabilities for the UK.” The NQCC is delighted to welcome Milburn back to the UK, where he will undoubtedly make significant contributions to the advancement of quantum technologies.
A New Chapter in Quantum Research
Milburn’s appointment as the first Quantum Fellow at the NQCC marks an exciting new chapter in the centre’s mission to deliver quantum computing capabilities for the UK. His extensive experience and expertise will be instrumental in guiding the development of quantum technologies, ensuring that the UK remains at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. As Milburn begins his tenure at the NQCC, he is poised to make a lasting impact on the future of quantum research in the UK.
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