Quantum information and mathematical foundations
Research connects quantum topology and algebra with quantum computation, entangled matter and quantum error correction.
UCSB Quantum
Explore quantum research across physics, materials, engineering, chemistry, computer science and mathematics at UC Santa Barbara. Meet the researchers, discover shared resources and training programs, and learn about faculty opportunities.
Quantum science faculty opportunities
Applications are now open for three tenure-track assistant professor positions in physics, mathematics, and chemistry and biochemistry, part of the first phase of UCSB’s strategic quantum cluster hire.
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Quantum research explores the behavior of matter and light, and how that behavior can enable new materials, measurements and computation. These connected areas offer starting points for exploring UCSB’s research community.
AMO science and quantum simulation
UCSB researchers use precise control of atoms, ions and molecules to investigate quantum information, molecular spectroscopy and the behavior of many-body systems.
Quantum materials and chemistry
Researchers investigate the synthesis, electronic structure and collective behavior of quantum materials through experimental characterization and theoretical approaches.
Quantum sensing and photonics
Work on solid-state spins, light and mechanical motion connects quantum sensing with nanophotonic devices for quantum communication and computing.
Quantum devices and computation
UCSB research spans superconducting quantum devices, quantum control, algorithms and error correction, linking hardware development with approaches to scaling quantum computers.
Considering a faculty role? Explore the open quantum faculty positions and their research connections.
Meet our people
Explore faculty profiles and laboratories across UCSB Science and Engineering. The research themes above connect selected researchers with their scientific interests; the directory below provides more routes into the community.
Mathematical, Life and Physical Sciences
- Leon Balents
- David Berenstein
- Dirk Bouwmeester
- Nathaniel Craig
- Michel Devoret
- Xi Dong
- Matthew Fisher
- Trevor Hayton
- Andrew Jayich
- Ania Bleszynski Jayich
- Chenhao Jin
- Andreas Ludwig
- John Martinis
- Ben Mazin
- Horia Metiu
- Chetan Nayak
- David Patterson
- Mark Sherwin
- Sagar Vijay
- Vojtech Vlcek
- Zhenghan Wang
- David Weld
- Cenke Xu
- Andrea Young
College of Engineering
Explore the shared facilities and research support that connect these disciplines.
Facilities and research support
Explore fabrication, characterization, measurement and computing resources. Each facility’s website provides its current capabilities, contacts and user requirements.
Nanofabrication
The UCSB Nanofab supports device fabrication with shared tools and technical services. Its user information covers services, access and rates.
Quantum structures
The Quantum Structures Facility supports quantum materials and devices with crystal growth, diamond processing and low-temperature measurement capabilities.
Materials and chemical characterization
Explore shared instrumentation for materials characterization and chemical analysis, including microscopy, spectroscopy, NMR, mass spectrometry and X-ray measurements.
Research computing
Find campus computing resources and technical support for computational research through UCSB Research Computing and Data and the Center for Scientific Computing.
Education and training
Find a route that matches your stage of study or research, from early exposure to quantum science to graduate and postdoctoral training.
Prospective graduate students
Begin with the UCSB graduate program that matches your research interests. Departmental programs provide degree requirements, admissions criteria and application deadlines.
Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
Explore interdisciplinary laboratory training, seminars and professional development. Check each program for participation and eligibility information.
Undergraduate students
Explore summer research and educational experiences through the Quantum Foundry. Its program pages provide eligibility requirements, application information and current dates.
Schools and educators
Find activities and educational resources that introduce school students to quantum science through the Quantum Foundry’s outreach programs.
Centers and collaborations
Explore the programs that connect quantum researchers, students and collaborators across UCSB and partner institutions.
NSF Quantum Foundry
Research in quantum materials and interfaces, with workforce training and industry engagement.
Eddleman Quantum Institute
Interdisciplinary quantum research and education, including research support and student programs.
InTriQATe
An interdisciplinary graduate training program connecting quantum science, engineering and workforce preparation.
Challenge Institute for Quantum Computation
A multi-institution collaboration addressing fundamental challenges in quantum computation, with UCSB as a core research partner.
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
Collaborative research programs and scientific exchange across theoretical physics.
Research and community news
NSF renews support for the Challenge Institute for Quantum Computation
The $37.5 million, five-year renewal supports the multi-institution institute, with UCSB as a core research partner.
David Weld receives a National Brown Investigator Award
The award supports curiosity-driven research using ultracold atoms to explore quantum behavior.
Eddleman Quantum Institute announces new research and education funding
The funding supports eight seed research projects, along with graduate and undergraduate student programs.
Partners and industry connections
Quantum research connects universities, industry and public research funding. UCSB’s connections include quantum materials collaborations, workforce programs and research relationships with companies.
Explore industry engagement
The Quantum Foundry brings researchers and industry together around quantum materials and workforce development. A recent University of California overview describes UCSB’s connections with Google and Microsoft.
Explore publicly supported research
The National Science Foundation supports collaborative quantum research and training through programs including the Quantum Foundry and the Challenge Institute for Quantum Computation.
Find the right connection
- Faculty opportunities: Open positions, deadlines and application guidance.
- Research interests: Faculty profiles and laboratories.
- Industry collaboration: Campus offices for research partnerships and industry engagement.
- General questions and website feedback: UCSB Science contacts.
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