Mouhamad A.-Postdoctoral Researcher
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Postdoctoral Researcher
Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec
- Working on the development of silicon-based integrated quantum squeezers which generate quantum states with reduced noise in one quadrature below the standard quantum limit
- Designing and optimizing quantum squeezers for silicon photonic platforms, addressing critical challenges of high optical losses and material nonlinearity
- Implementing four-wave mixing processes to generate correlated photon pairs crucial for quantum state manipulation
- Developing high-precision designs with careful consideration of wavelength selection, propagation losses, and phase-matching conditions
- Conducting detailed simulations and experimental characterizations to validate device performance
Research Project: Optical Circulator Design (Secondment)
Technische Universität Darmstadt
- Conducted theoretical and experimental work on advanced optical devices
- Designed and implemented a novel four-port polarization-dependent optical circulator
- Carried out experimental validation in the Laboratory of Nonlinear Optics and Quantum Optics
Visiting Researcher
Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics
- Designed and implemented a novel four-port polarization-dependent optical circulator
- Carried out experimental validation in the Laboratory of Nonlinear Optics and Quantum Optics
Researcher
Linear Accelerator Laboratory (LAL), CNRS
- Investigated optical non-linearity (Kerr effect) in very low-pressure gas systems as part of the DeLLight project (Deflection of Light by Light in Vacuum - QED)
- Developed numerical and experimental tools for refractive index modification measurements in vacuum
- Conducted precise optical measurements and data analysis for quantum electrodynamics experiments
PhD Researcher
Theoretical Physics Division, Faculty of Physics, Sofia University
- Developed novel optical devices and systems by applying quantum control concepts to classical physics problems
- Designed quantum-inspired broadband optical devices including robust polarization rotators for optical quantum computing applications and segmented crystals for broadband optical parametric amplification
- Created non-hermitian quantum-like frequency conversion beam splitters
- Invented a nonreciprocal wave plate with direction-dependent retardation and a high-performance polarization-independent optical isolator (43–51 dB isolation)
- Led theoretical development at the Quantum Optics & Quantum Information group and successfully implemented experimental validations in French and German laboratories
- Published results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
Researcher
Integrated Photonics Laboratory of Materials, Optics, Photonics & Systems, Université de Lorraine
- Studied light propagation in three-waveguide networks using the coupling modes method
- Investigated the Stimulated Raman Adiabatic Passage (STIRAP) phenomenon
- Implemented beam propagation methods for optical system analysis
- Developed theoretical models comparing classical and quantum systems
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Summary
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Photonics Research Group (PRG) of Ghent University-imec, specializing in integrated quantum squeezers on silicon platforms. My PhD research leveraged quantum control techniques to develop cutting-edge solutions in classical physics and optics, resulting in innovative photonic devices. I offer an integrated profile combining theoretical depth and experimental expertise in quantum optics and integrated photonics, with robust skills in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, simulation, and performance optimization.
Skills
Quantum Squeezing
Scientific Simulations
Quantum Control Techniques
Multi-State Quantum Systems
Quantum Optics/Information
Polarization Manipulation
Nonlinear Optics
Integrated Photonics
Teaming Skills
Creativity
Organization
International Initiative
Teamwork
Curiosity
Rapid Learning And Continuous Adaptation To Advances In Physics And Programming Tools
Designing And Delivering Production-Ready Applications For Multi-Agent Ai Systems
Applying Advanced Ai Techniques To Drive Innovation In Physics And Computational Research
Mathematica
Python
Matlab
Lumerical
Tidy3d
Luceda/Ipkiss
Gds Factory
Flutter
Android
Latex
Ai Agent Development
Single And Multi-Agent Systems For Research Automation And Collaboration
Teaching Platforms: Google Adk, Langchain
Canva
Blender
Python/Manim
Figma
Languages
Education
Sofia University
Ph.D., Quantum-Classical Physics · Quantum-Classical Physics · Sofia, Bulgaria
Université de Lorraine
Masters of Sciences & Technologies · Sciences & Technologies · Metz, France
Lebanese University
License in Physics · Physics · Zahlé, Lebanon
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Mouhamad is based in Gent, Belgium.
Mouhamad speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Mouhamad has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Mouhamad has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Mouhamad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Mouhamad would be well-suited for roles such as: Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Project: Optical Circulator Design (Secondment), Visiting Researcher.
Mouhamad's most recent position is Postdoctoral Researcher at Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec.
In recent years, Mouhamad has worked for Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec, Theoretical Physics Division, Faculty of Physics and Sofia University.
Mouhamad is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.
Mouhamad is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development and Product Development.
Mouhamad has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology.
Mouhamad has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development and Product Development.
Mouhamad holds a Doctorate in Quantum-Classical Physics from Sofia University, a Master in Sciences & Technologies from Université de Lorraine and a Bachelor in Physics from Lebanese University.
The availability of Mouhamad needs to be confirmed.
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