Yannick Strocka

Yannick Strocka

Yannick Strocka

Visiting Ph.D. Student

Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Yannick is a visiting physics PhD student from Humboldt University of Berlin supervised by Prof. Tim Schröder in the Integrated Quantum Photonics group. His research focuses on quantum technologies and diamond nanophotonics, especially how to control and use light–matter interactions for quantum communication and computing; this includes designing hybrid quantum repeater systems, developing secure quantum token schemes, creating large entangled photonic states, and building software frameworks for quantum memories based on color centers in diamond to help make scalable quantum networks and devices possible.

Favourite Animal: Dz&Բ;🐨

  

Xiao-Liu Chu (Dr)

Xiao-Liu Chu (Dr)

Xiao-Liu Chu

Visiting Researcher

PhD

Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

I am interested in how nanophotonic systems can be used to control light-matter interaction between many coupled emitters. By exploring collective effects such as super- and sub-radiance, I aim to generate complex entangled states for practical applications. I am particularly fascinated by how these novel light sources can be used in imaging applications to drive improvements in resolution and sensitivity beyond the diffraction limit and shot-noise limit.

Favourite Animal: Mantis shrimp 🦐

  

Amit Altman

Amit Altman

Amit Altman

B.A.Sc. Candidate

Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

I’m a fourth-year Computer Engineering student with physics experience, and working to create a computer vision solution to characterizing fabrication noise/errors on nanophotonic structures. On my own time, I love to play basketball, travel, and watch Toronto sports.

Favourite animal: White Tiger 🐯

Corbin Riches

Corbin Riches

Corbin Riches

B.A.Sc. Candidate

Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

My thesis develops Poisson–Schrödinger simulations of semiconductor quantum-dot heterostructures to guide single-photon-source and integrated-photonics design. I’m excited about post-Moore computing and engineering light for information processing.

Favourite Animal: Sea Otter 🦦

Mary Batthish

Mary Batthish

Mary Batthish

B.A.Sc. Candidate

Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Mary is a fifth-year Engineering Physics student specializing in electrical engineering, working on a thesis to develop simulation software for bias-tunable quantum dot p–i–n diodes that operate at cryogenic temperatures. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, going on hikes, and playing video games.

Favourite Animal: 󲹲Գ🐘

Jade Kelly

Jade Kelly

Jade Kelly

B.A.Sc. Candidate

Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

I'm a fifth-year Engineering Physics student, working to develop a QPNN-based Cluster State Generation Algorithm. I like to spend my free time outside, playing volleyball and enjoying nature.

Favourite Animal: ܾ&Բ;🐿️

 

Annabelle Makowski

Annabelle Makowski

Annabelle Makowski

Ph.D. Candidate

Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

I am researching how to experimentally control nonlinear quantum-light interactions using lasers of different frequencies. In general I am interested in quantum technology, its implementation, and quantum optical experiments. I also enjoy building and working with optical setups.

B.Sc. in Physics, Purdue University Northwest, 2021 M.Sc. in Physics, 91TV's University, 2025

Favorite Animal: ʾDz!&Բ;🕊️