Princeton University
Princeton, NJ, United States
Princeton University hosts the Princeton Quantum Initiative (founded 2019), which brings together over 30 faculty across physics, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, chemistry, and related departments. The university offers a dedicated PhD program in Quantum Science and Engineering (launched Fall 2024) spanning four research tracks: Quantum Systems Experiment, Quantum Systems Theory, Quantum Materials Science, and Quantum Computer Science. Research spans multiple hardware platforms including superconducting qubits, neutral atoms in optical lattices, topological qubits based on Majorana fermions, spin qubits in quantum dots and silicon, and diamond color-center platforms. A recent major gift (April 2026) supports further expansion of quantum science and engineering research and graduate education.
Faculty
Topological qubits based on Majorana zero modes and non-Abelian anyons; topological quantum matter; quantum simulation and control
Superconducting qubits
Spin-based qubits in silicon quantum dots; high-fidelity two-qubit gates; scalable quantum-dot device architectures
Quantum networks and quantum repeaters using rare-earth ions; neutral-atom quantum computing with optical tweezers and ytterbium atoms; quantum error correction
Topological quantum matter and topological qubits; Majorana fermions; exotic correlated superconductors; quantum many-body systems
Diamond color-center qubits for quantum computing and quantum networking (repeater nodes), and quantum sensing applications
Silicon spin qubits and quantum coherence in silicon; quantum computing with electrons bound to superfluid helium; quantum dot fabrication and control
Neutral atoms in optical lattices for quantum simulation and computing; ultracold molecules and Rydberg atoms
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