Ethan Simpkins

Involvement/Accolades:

  • Undergraduate researcher in physics, with work in quantum optics, superconducting circuits, and FPGA-based machine learning
  • Teaching Assistant and recitation leader
  • Mathematics tutor, Pitt Math Assistance Center
  • Mentor, Society of Physics Students
  • Brackenridge Research Fellowship recipient
  • Recipient of the Mark L. Campbell Award for Physics and Astronomy Majors
  • Presenter at the Pitt Physics Poster Fair - Dean’s List, Fall 2022–present
  • Completed graduate-level physics coursework as an undergraduate

Future Plans:

"I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Physics at Yale University and continue growing as an experimental physicist. I want to keep working in quantum optics and
quantum information and build the skills to lead challenging experiments. Right now, my long-term goal is to pursue a career in academia, where I can
conduct meaningful research, teach, and mentor students."