Research
The research of the QMSEC Center is organized around three interconnected Thrust Areas, as illustrated in the figure below. Senior personnel lead each Thrust, bringing together interdisciplinary expertise to guide research directions and mentor emerging scientists. The central dark blue area of the figure highlights the methodologies and approaches that integrate efforts across all Thrusts, fostering innovation through cross-cutting techniques and collaborative problem-solving.
Focus Areas
Quantum Materials
We conduct Quantum Materials research, including the fabrication and characterization of ultrahigh-purity crystals, thin films, and nanosized magnetic disks designed to host nanosized skyrmions and apply quantum computing to design these proposed quantum materials.
Quantum Sensing
Our Quantum Sensing research involves the implementation and application of a state-of-the-art cryogenic scanning nitrogen-vacancy (NV) magnetometer capable of detecting minute magnetic fields with nanometer-scale resolution to image and study nanosized magnetic skyrmions.
QISE Education Research
Through our QISE Education Research, we are translating our findings into evidence-based curricula for high school and college students, establishing a workforce development pipeline for the QISE field, and developing an online learning platform to promote QISE awareness and literacy.