The Anti-Infinity Parade

Abdullah Khalid

I am interested in the study of quantum theory and relativity through the lens of information and computation theory. I also like designing experiments, particularly quantum optics ones, for quantum information applications. I am particularly interested in advancing the state of the art in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computation.

Curriculum Vitae (pdf)

Book

I am writing a book, whose live draft is available at "A Methods Focused Guide to Quantum Error Correction and Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computation".

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Physics), University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. 2013 -- 2018
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics), Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. 2008 -- 2012

Work Experience

  • Scientist, 1QBit Information Technologies Inc., Canada. Sep 2023 -- (current)
  • Assistant Professor of Physics, Integrated Sciences and Mathematics program, Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan. Aug 2019 -- June 2022
  • Chief Technical Officer, Cosmic Perspective, Lahore, Pakistan. Jan 2019 -- Jun 2019
  • Graduate and teaching assistant, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. 2013 -- 2018
  • Research assistant, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. Jul 2012 -- Oct 2012

Publications

  • Abdullah Khalid, Dylan Spivak, Barry C. Sanders, and Hubert de Guise, Permutational symmetries for coincidence rates in multimode multiphotonic interferometry. Physical Review A 97, 063802, 2018. arXiv:1709.06615.
  • Ya-Dong Wu, Abdullah Khalid, and Barry C. Sanders, Efficient code for relativistic quantum summoning. New Journal of Physics 20, 063052, 2018. arXiv:1711.10594.
  • Ish Dhand, Abdullah Khalid, He Lu, and Barry C. Sanders, Accurate and precise characterization of linear optical interferometers. Journal of Optics 18, 035204, 2016. arXiv:1508.00283.
  • Abdullah Khalid, Multi-Mode Multi-Photon Interferometry Applications for Quantum Information Processing (doctoral thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. September 2018. Advisor: Barry C. Sanders. http://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/33073
  • Abdullah Khalid and Hassan Bukhari, Domestic Concentrated Solar Thermal Co-generation Plants for Pakistan (undergraduate final year project thesis). School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. May 2012. Advisors: Sabieh Anwar, Nauman Zaffar.

Teaching

  • Dhanani School of Science and Engineering, Habib University, Pakistan.
    • PHY302/MATH302 Mathematical Methods for Physics. Spring 2022
    • PHY101 Mechanics Thermodynamics. Spring 2022.
    • MATH202 Calculus 2, Spring 2022
    • PHY300/CS314 Quantum Computing, Fall 2021.
    • PHY201 Modern Physics, Fall 2021.
    • PHY300/CS314 Quantum Computing. Spring 2021.
    • PHY302/MATH302 Mathematical Methods for Physics. Spring 2021.
    • PHY101L Mechanic and Thermodynamics Lab. Spring 2021.
    • SCI122 Inventing the Information Age. Fall 2020.
    • MATH202 Engineering Math. Fall 2020.
    • PHY300/CS314 Quantum Computing. Spring 2020.
    • PHY101 Mechanics Thermodynamics. Spring 2020.
    • MATH352/PHY352 Group Theory for Physicists. Spring 2020.
    • PHY202 Quantum Mechanics I. Fall 2019.
    • PHY101L Mechanic and Thermodynamics Lab. Fall 2019.
    • MATH202 Engineering Math. Fall 2019.
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Canada.
    • PHYS365 Acoustics, Optics and Modern Physics. Fall 2016. Taught a 5 week module on Modern Physics.

Volunteer Roles

  • Member, QBoard, QWorld. Aug 2022 -- (current).
  • Coordinator, QEducation department at QWorld. May 2022 -- (current).
  • Vice-coordinator, QEducation department at QWorld. May 2021 -- Apr 2022.
  • Member, QPakistan department at QWorld. Oct 2020 -- (current).

Public Outreach

  • Are Quantum Computers Faster Than Classical Computers? School of Mathematics and Computer Science public seminar series, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan. 12 November 2021.
  • Backend support for QCourse511-1 Quantum Computing and Programming by QWorld. 13 September - 14 January 2021.
  • Organizer and workshop leader at QWorld Quantum Summer School by QWorld. 26 July - 8 August 2020.
  • Organizer and workshop leader at QSilver2 by QWorld. 17-22 May 2020.
  • Member, QEducation department at QWorld. February 2021 - April 2021.
  • Organizer and workshop leader at QSilver Pilot by QWorld, 11-17 April, 2020.
  • Mentor at QBronze46 by QWorld. 23-28 November 2020.
  • Organizer and workshop lead, QBronze38 by QWorld. Pakistan. 2-6 November 2020.
  • How to start a quantum computing startup in Pakistan. Talk at Code.Play(“4.0”), Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan. 12 January 2020. slides
  • Radio interview on On the Line with Zuha. Runway Radio, Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan. 28 November 2019. FB video
  • Google just built a quantum computer(?), and Pakistan is sitting ducks! How to prepare for the coming quantum computing age. Talk at Guftugu Seminar Series, Habib University, Pakistan. 11 November 2019. slides
  • The Race To Demonstrate Quantum Supremacy, And Onward To Quantum Computers. Talk organized by Artificial Intelligence Club, Habib University, Pakistan. 5 November 2019. slides
  • Pakistan, quantum computing and cryptography. Talk at Science ka Adaa at The Second Floor, Karachi, Pakistan. 3 October 2019. slides YT Video FB Video

Links

Contact

  • Email: abdullah (at) abdullahkhalid (dot) com
  • Email: abdullah khalid s (at) gmail (dot) com
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