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Institute for Quantum Studies

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Welcome to the Institute for Quantum Studies (IQS) at Chapman University. Established in 2008, the institute aims to be a hub for research and public outreach in a variety of specialized areas such as quantum mechanic foundations, and quantum information. IQS organizes a program of conferences, workshops, and public outreach events with the goal of advancing the progress and public awareness of frontier research in these areas.

IQS Weekly Seminar Series

Every Wednesday, the Institute for Quantum Studies (IQS) hosts a seminar featuring guest researchers who share their latest theoretical insights and foster lively academic dialogue.

Precision Tools for High-Impact Research: Labs at Killefer

Killefer School's advanced optics and electronics labs support interdisciplinary projects using vibration-isolated SmartTables and high-precision instruments.

Building a Community of Learners

Students and faculty at the Killefer School come together to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration and curiosity drive growth.

Inspiring Spaces Beyond the Lab

The Killefer School’s outdoor areas are designed to encourage learning, collaboration, and connection, extending education beyond the classroom in a vibrant, open-air setting.

Research at Killefer

Around Killefer you will find numerous chalkboard walls where faculty and students can work out equations and theories.

Killefer School: A Hub for Advanced Scientific Research

State-of-the-art laboratories in Chapman University’s Killefer School empower students and faculty to explore cutting-edge research in physics, engineering, and beyond.

Precision Tools for High-Impact Research

Killefer School's advanced optics and electronics labs support interdisciplinary projects using vibration-isolated SmartTables and high-precision instruments.

Advancing Research at Chapman University

Innovative minds at work in the Killefer Laboratory at Chapman University, where science meets collaboration

Mission


The mission of the Institute for Quantum Studies is to provide a worldwide focal point for students, researchers, governments, and industries to collaborate on advanced studies of quantum mechanics, including: quantum foundations, quantum information science, quantum computing and technology, and applications thereof to other fields.

In addition, we offer support to new fields evolving from these cooperative advances in mathematics, as well as social, biological, computational, and physical sciences.

Vision

The Institute for Quantum Studies strives to communicate both the relevance, and importance, of quantum mechanics to an extended audience through community focused outreach. We hope to address the diverse interests of the general public by making conceptually rich science more accessible to others.

Dr. Steven Chu, Nobel Laureate in Physics and former US Secretary of Energy, has said, “The Institute for Quantum Studies will be a place of inspiration, insight, and imagination. The fields it will further are important to the strength of the nation. But even more critical is the commitment the Institute has made to deepen our nation’s appreciation for the importance of science, and to convey the mystery and wonder of the universe to our citizens.”

IQS Directors

Yakir Aharonov, Ph.D.

Dr. Yakir Aharonov is Director of the Institute for Quantum Studies at Chapman University, as well as Professor of Theoretical Physics in the Schmid College of Science and Technology. Dr. Aharonov's holds the university's honorary title of James J. Farley Professor of Natural Philosophy. Furthermore, he also serves as Distinguished Visiting Research Chair with the Perimeter Institute in Ontario, Canada, another prominent research organization hosting an international retinue of renowned members.

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Andrew Jordan, Ph.D.

prof. jordanProf. Jordan received his B.S. in Physics and Mathematics (1997) from Texas A&M University and his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics (2002) from the University of California, Santa Barbara, supervised by Prof. Mark Srednicki. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Geneva (2002-2005) with Prof. Markus Büttiker. He joined the University of Rochester as Assistant Professor of Physics in 2006, was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in 2012, and full Professor in 2015. Dr. Jordan joined Chapman University in 2021 as co-Director of the Institute for Quantum Studies and Professor of Physics. He holds the Kennedy chair in Physics.

 

 

 

Prof. Jordan's research interests are in theoretical Quantum Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Quantum Optics. Themes of interest include Quantum Measurement and Information, Quantum Thermodynamics and Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. 

 

Jeff Tollaksen, Ph.D.

 

Dr. Jeff Tollaksen is Co-Director of the Institute for Quantum Studies, as well as Professor of Theoretical Physics in the Schmid College of Science and Technology.

Before arriving at Chapman, Dr. Tollaksen worked in the School of Computational Science at George Mason University.

His research has been published in many scientific journals and he currently serves as prime investigator of several grants.

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Daniele Struppa, Ph.D.

 

Today, mathematician Daniele Struppa becomes Chapman University’s new president – Orange County ...Dr. Daniele Struppa is an Honorary Co-Director of the Institue of Quantum Studies. A revered mathematician, Struppa brought in world-class faculty during his time as provost and president. He ensured that Chapman invested in scientific infrastructure, including the opening of a cutting-edge facility for the Institute for Quantum Studies, which is housed at the new Daniele C. Struppa Research Park.

 

 

 

 

 

                                             

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