Members
Group members combine expertise in quantum optics with solid-state defects, quantum sensing and communication, nanofabrication, and electrical engineering to create next-generation quantum devices.
Erika Janitz
Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering
Adjunct Assistant Professor in Physics
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Hardware Engineering
Quantum City Fellow
Dr. Janitz leads the QuTe lab in developing novel quantum defects and utilizing solid-state spin qubits for quantum sensing.
Adam Mayer
Senior Research Associate
PhD in Physics, University of Calgary
Dr. Mayer oversees technical operations of the QuTe lab, developing measurement workflows and supporting student research projects.
Pooja Woosaree
Postdoctoral Researcher
PhD in Physics, University of Calgary
Dr. Woosaree is developing NV-based quantum sensors for field-deployable NMR.
Benjamin Graham
PhD Student
BASc in Engineering Physics, Queen's University
Ben is elucidating the intrinsic optical properties of group-IV diamond defects.
Sonia Jose
PhD Student
MSc in Physics, Bishop’s University; MSc & BSc in Physics, University of Calicut
Sonia is developing portable quantum sensors based on NV centers.
Glynnis Mutch
MSc Student
BASc in Physics, University of Calgary
Glynnis is creating high-quality atomic defects in silicon.
Cody Stewart
MSc Student
BASc in Engineering Physics, Queen's University; MSc in Systems Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cody is creating nanophotonic structures in diamond and silicon for quantum sensing.
Nolan Cross
MSc Student
BEng in Engineering Physics, McMaster University
Nolan is developing solid-state thermometry techniques for extreme environments.