MEET OUR GRADUATE STUDENTS
SATCHEL ARMENA
MSc STUDENT, PHYSICS (QUANTUM INFORMATION)
Satchel Armena’s favourite thing about studying at IQC is the enthusiastic community of researchers and graduate students. She describes IQC as unique from other institutions because there are so many experts spanning many different areas of quantum research all in one place.
“At IQC, there is such a variety of experts and opportunities to learn about quantum information from new perspectives, while at other schools, there might only be one or two researchers studying quantum topics.”
Satchel’s master’s research explores using different properties of entangled photons to probe fundamental theories in quantum physics, called Bell inequalities. Through her research, she studies which theories best predict experimental results, with a focus on improving our fundamental understanding of nature. By better understanding these fundamental theories of quantum physics, scientists can lay the groundwork for future discoveries and breakthroughs.
JACK DEGOOYER
MASc STUDENT, ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (QUANTUM INFORMATION)
Jack deGooyer describes himself as “an engineer through and through.” He is fascinated by the interconnections between fields and topics, and then looks for practical applications for ideas coming from the physics world. This led him to graduate school at IQC, where he is excited by the collaborative research environment that stems from having multiple research disciplines housed within the IQC community.
“IQC is a community of people who are also pursuing their passions and the possibilities that their collaborative research enables. The size of IQC lends itself very well to collaboration. I think it’s an environment where people cross-pollinate ideas.”
Jack’s work leads the development of full-scale cameras with applications in soft tissue imaging and healthcare. His research looks at integrating circuit development with new quantum sensors, in order to create an array of sensors that work together in these imaging applications.
SARAH MENG LI
MMath STUDENT, COMBINATORICS AND OPTIMIZATION (QUANTUM INFORMATION)
Sarah Meng Li recognizes the value of learning from inspiring mentors and is enthusiastic about sharing her love for quantum with others. Working with her supervisor at IQC has given her the confidence to pursue fundamental research and apply those theories to solve real-life problems.
“IQC is a hub for quantum computing in Canada. As someone who is just starting their career, I am very grateful to be part of this community! IQC encourages diversity in research interests and backgrounds. The vibrant and diverse research environment here encourages me to become a well-rounded researcher.”
Sarah’s research considers fault-tolerant solutions for future quantum computers by leveraging the power of quantum compilation. In a quantum system, the information storage unit – the qubit – is incredibly sensitive to interference. An optimized compiling process will be more efficient and more robust to quantum noises.
