From pioneering experiments in quantum error correction to novel proposals for quantum networks, Presidential Young Professor Steven Touzard is recognised for his work in quantum technologies. Steven is an Assistant Professor at NUS CDE, as well as the NUS Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, and a Principal investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies at NUS and MajuLab at NUS.

Earlier in his career, Asst Prof Touzard made significant contributions towards developing quantum error correction – a potentially important ingredient in realising the unprecedented power of quantum computing. This approach counters the noise that naturally affects quantum bits, or qubits. He demonstrated techniques that led to noise suppression in the so-called cat qubits and GKP qubits.

His current work focuses on building quantum networks, with the goal of connecting superconducting qubits with telecom photons. This could simultaneously offer a way to scale quantum computers towards performing useful tasks, a way to transmit un-hackable information, and a way to improve sensing by connecting quantum sensors.

Asst Prof Touzard said, “I am honoured to be on the list of Innovators under 35 APAC. Although such awards always bring one name forward, it must be seen as a recognition of the wonderful collective work, enabled by the brilliant people I’ve had the chance to work with.”