Sahil Patel (Qudara)

Sahil is a graduate student in the QPL. He is originally from India and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta from a young age. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Alberta in 2020. His current research interests include the development of a chip-scale quantum photonic platform, as well as the development of acoustic microcavities for RF-to-optical quantum transduction. Through his work, Sahil hopes to help improve the scalability of optical quantum processors and help contribute to the development of quantum computing and networking. Aside from academia, Sahil enjoys a variety of recreational sports, particularly ice hockey (huge fan!) and badminton. He also enjoys hiking and spending time with friends. 

Recommended Reading: Amidst a variety of good books on the subject, Sahil recommends reading "An Introduction to Thermal Physics" by Schroeder. The book gives well-written explanations for the physics that govern chemical reactions. Additionally, this book takes an intuitive approach to explain Fermion/Boson statistics and provides exceptional explanations of how macroscale properties emerge from quantum phenomena.