Daniel Higginbottom, Simon Fraser University

Research

quantum networks quantum computing integrated photonics spin qubits spin-photon interfaces quantum optics entanglement silicon colour centres

Latest funding

Connecting the quantum internet
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$46,000
Connecting the quantum internet
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

Connecting the quantum internet

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Higginbottom, Daniel

Keywords: quantum networks; quantum computing; integrated photonics; spin qubits; spin-photon interfaces; quantum optics; entanglement; silicon colour centres

$46,000

Connecting the quantum internet

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Higginbottom, Daniel

Keywords: quantum networks; quantum computing; integrated photonics; spin qubits; spin-photon interfaces; quantum optics; entanglement; silicon colour centres

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: quantum networks Dear Professor Higginbottom, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on quantum networks connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Connecting the quantum internet" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]