Huanqian Loh

Huanqian Loh is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at Duke University. She leads a team focused on building defect-free neutral atom arrays using reconfigurable optical tweezers for quantum simulation, quantum computation, and quantum sensing. Her research interests include far-from-equilibrium quantum dynamics, Hilbert space fragmentation, and engineering robust quantum systems. Loh has been recognized as a L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women In Science International Rising Talent and has served on the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Quantum Computing. In July 2024, she moved her team from the National University of Singapore to join the Duke Quantum Center.

Huanqian Loh is a researcher at Duke University specializing in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, with a focus on Quantum Information. Their work explores the manipulation and control of ultracold molecules and trapped ions for quantum technologies. Key areas include precision spectroscopy, coherent control, and quantum thermalization. Loh's research also addresses quantum parametric oscillators, Rydberg atomic arrays, and microwave control of trapped-ion motion. Their publications highlight advancements in quantum coherence, defect-free atom arrays, and the development of high-brightness photon sources. These studies contribute to the broader field of quantum information science and materials for quantum technologies.