NUS · Electrical & Computer Engineering
We study how quantum systems behave and evolve in real-world environments. By precisely controlling quantum degrees of freedom (e.g., spins and phonons), we develop innovative approaches to interface quantum systems to other scientific domains.
News & media
Another milestone for the lab! On 30 September, we performed our first widefield imaging of NV centres in diamond and measured an optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) signal from a selected region. An exciting step forward for our camera-based quantum-sensing experiments! 💎📷
A big welcome to Qian Ling and Zak who dropped by the lab from Cambridge! Qian Ling (from the QOMS group at Cavendish Laboratory) gave an awesome talk on her scanning NV microscopy research, and Zak (from QEG) joined the tour to check out our setup. Thanks for dropping by! Great science chats, great company! ☕️✨
A Friday milestone for the lab! On 4 September, we observed our first optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) signal from an NV centre in diamond. As the applied magnetic field increased, the resonance peaks split further apart—an exciting first step for our diamond quantum-sensing work! 💎✨
A warm welcome to Priyanshu Bhattacharya, who joined QSE Lab as a Research Engineer on 25 August! A recent graduate of the University of Maryland, he will build on his undergraduate research on NV centres in diamond as part of our quantum-sensing efforts. 💎✨
Four broad themes
Quantum sensing
We use atomic spins in diamond to unveil hidden magnetic order, topology and dynamics at the nanoscale.
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Quantum diagnostics
We turn precise quantum measurements into robust sensors for industrial and extreme environments.
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Hybrid Quantum Systems
We explore new avenues of quantum control and information exchange in travelling quasiparticles.
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Joint Programme with A*STAR Q.INC
We explore using magnons to transduce quantum information from microwave to optical photons.
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Physical Review Letters · 2025
Physical Review A · 2025
APL Photonics · 2025
ACS Applied Electronic Materials · 2024
Nature Materials · 2024
People
We work across quantum optics, condensed matter, microwave control, cryogenics and device engineering.
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Join us
We are recruiting PhD students in research areas 01–03 and one postdoctoral researcher in research area 04. We also welcome master’s, student internship and collaboration enquiries.
Start a conversation
For PhD, master’s or postdoctoral enquiries, email Anthony with your CV and a short description of your research interests. For internships, follow the relevant programme’s application process.
Email AnthonyResearch 01 · 02 · 03
Explore PhD opportunities across three of our research themes.
PhD scholarships are also available within the group. Please contact us to discuss current projects and funding.
Research 04 · 1 opening
Join our work on rare-earth quantum interfaces, exploring connections between microwave excitations and optical photons.
Enquire about this positionScholarships & funding
Alongside the group’s PhD scholarships, prospective students can explore the schemes below. Eligibility, project fit and application arrangements vary by programme.
Master’s · National Quantum Office
An opportunity for students interested in advancing their careers in quantum research or quantum engineering, offered by the National Quantum Office (NQO).
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For doctoral research in quantum technologies. The listed application route requires an eligible CQT supervisor and an agreed project.
A route to PhD research with A*STAR and a Singapore university, subject to the scheme’s eligibility and project arrangements.
For outstanding research students from ASEAN countries other than Singapore.
For eligible incoming research students from Commonwealth countries who are not Singapore citizens or permanent residents.
Research experience
Explore these student research programmes at NUS. Placements in our group depend on programme participation, available projects and selection; the listings below do not imply a confirmed QSE placement.
Internship and Research Immersion in Singapore: funded research attachments for undergraduate and master’s students from around the world. Current NUS students are not eligible.
Summer engineering research attachments at NUS for students from participating US and Canadian universities.
Biomedical-focused summer research for eligible undergraduates studying in Asia. Apply through the programme; projects are centrally matched, rather than arranged by contacting supervisors.
Please check the official programme pages for current eligibility, application windows, funding terms and application procedures. Scholarship awards and admission are subject to the relevant selection processes.
