Originally from Mansfield, Massachusetts, Matt earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. He is now in his third year of the Ph.D. program in Quantum Science and Engineering at UD. Outside of research, Matt enjoys staying active, spending time with friends, and playing chess.

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Lan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Math and Physics from McDaniel College (Westminster, Maryland). He is currently a PhD Candidate in Quantum Science and Engineering and Research Assistant in Dr Matt Doty's group, working on photonic devices on III-V semiconductor materials for quantum technology applications. In his free time, Lan enjoys reading and playing soccer. 

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Jackson is a current QSE student at UDel and is doing research in Molecular Beam Epitaxy grown Oxi-Chalcogenides. Jackson was born and raised in Birmingham, AL, and got their bachelor's degree in physics, doing research in defect identification in III-V semiconductors. Outside of doing research, Jackson enjoys a variety of music, poetry, and recipes to try. 

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Brandon is a Ph.D. student in Quantum Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware, where he researches two-dimensional (2D) materials. He holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Physics, and in Computer and Data Science, earned from Lebanon Valley College in May 2024. Beyond his academic pursuits, Brandon is passionate about mountain biking, competitive gaming, and exploring new projects and creative endeavors. 

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Radheya is a third-year graduate student in the QSE program. His research focuses on computational techniques for designing nanoscale dielectric structures that enhance and collect quantum emissions from quantum-optical interfaces such as quantum dots, embedded Er ions, and NV centers. When not thinking about photons, his mind often drifts into a superposition of classical violin music and badminton rallies. 

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Reid earned his bachelor's degrees in physics and mathematics from Auburn University near his childhood home in Birmingham, AL. He currently works as a member of Dr. Zhao's group in the utilization of low temperature measurement of quantum Hall states to investigate charge transport in topological devices which are constructed in-house. He's also passionate about physics and math education, and is working to create free, accessible content highlighting quantum research here at UD.

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Youssef is a first-year PhD student in Quantum Science and Engineering on the Quantum Nanotechnology track. He is an Egyptian international student who did his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Astrophysics from Franklin and Marshall College. Youssef is part of the FINCH research group (Films, Interfaces, oxide-Nanostructures, and Chalcogenides) led by Dr. Ryan Comes, and he intends to work on using exotic quantum materials for building better qubits. Outside of research, Youssef is a Science Diplomacy advocate (especially Quantum Policy) with the "Scientists Network for Advancing Policy" group, loves music, reading, and cooking!  

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Shedrack is a PhD Candidate in Quantum Science and Engineering with a research focus on device fabrication, GeSn growth using MBE, and material characterization of (Si)GeSn (TOF-SIMS, XRD, and Raman). His work aims at device optimization for applications in high-performance electronics, infrared optoelectronics, and quantum technologies

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Ranjan is a first-year QSE PhD student on the Theory track. He obtained his BS in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) with an Additional Major in Biomedical Engineering, as well as his MS in MSE, from Carnegie Mellon University in 2022. He currently works in Dr. Swati Singh's group and is particularly interested in researching theory pertaining to quantum superfluid behavior. Outside of class and research, Ranjan enjoys fostering diversity in STEM, researching and foraging for local plant life, and learning about philosophy and spirituality from different parts of the world. 

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