Duncan Steel PhD

Expertise: Optically driven quantum computers

Academic Discipline: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Physics

Appointments: Robert J. Hiller Professor, College of Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, Professor of Physics, College of Literature, Science, & Arts, Research Scientist, Institute of Gerontology, School of Medicine, Director of Biophysics, School of Medicine

Phone: (734) 764-4469

E-mail: dst@umich.edu

· Can discuss using pulses of light to dramatically accelerate quantum computers, making strides in technology that could foil national and personal security threats by leading to tougher protections of information and quicker deciphering of hackers' encryption codes.
· Research also includes development and application of advanced laser spectroscopy methodology and other biophysical techniques for the study of protein folding and dynamics. Emphasis is on using Single Molecule Spectroscopy to understand the origin of cellular toxicity in amyloidogenic diseases including Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes.