Zohreh Davoudi and Justyna Zwolak each received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on up-and-coming researchers.
Supported by a $70K seed grant from UMD’s Brain and Behavior Institute, the researchers will use computational models and neurocognitive tools to gain new insights into human connection and understanding.
They were cited for designing and coordinating the first ever in-situ experimental validation of fully automated calibration of semiconductor quantum dot devices, a leading candidate platform for quantum computing.
His answers included recommending resources for learning more about quantum computing, to highlighting current and future endeavors involving quantum cryptography.
Mel. Coles brings positive energy and a commitment to excellence in her new role as the institute’s manager of engagement, events and special projects.
QuICS fellow Nicole Yunger Halpern is collaborating with English lecturer Edward Daschle to co-teach a course that combines quantum energy and science fiction.
Hernisa Kacorri is developing a dataset with real-world 3D motion-capture data and detailed descriptions that accurately capture what blind individuals encounter in an urban setting.