Professor Ebrahim Karimi. Photo: Sylvie Li / Shoot Studio
UOttawa physics professor and NexQT co-chair Ebrahim Karimi has been awarded the Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship in recognition of advancements made in the field of structured quantum waves and quantum communication. This NSERC fellowship is awarded annually to early stage academic researchers in STEM based in Canadian universities to support and enhance their research and to help them become leaders in their respective fields.
Dr. Ebrahim Karimi is a distinguished leader in the field of structured quantum waves and manipulation. In 2016, he and his team demonstrated the feasibility of high-dimensional quantum communication in an urban setting by constructing the first-ever 300-meter free-space quantum communication link between two rooftops on the University of Ottawa campus. Following this achievement, Karimi’s team collaborated with the National Research Council to establish the infrastructure for a 5.4-km free-space quantum link between uOttawa and the NRC Campus, which is currently the longest link of its kind in Canada.
Presently, Karimi’s research is geared towards extending the boundaries of quantum communication, simulation, and sensing. His team is engaged in developing an extreme quantum microscope, an innovative technology that has the potential to establish Canada as a pioneer in this burgeoning field. This groundbreaking device will enable Karimi’s group to investigate the behavior of physical phenomena occurring at the nanoscale and pave the way for the creation of innovative photonic, electronic, and spintronic devices.
Professor Karimi can be reached through his website at sqogroup.ca.
