Daniel Tennant
About Daniel Tennant
Daniel Tennant is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Senior Quantum Engineer at Rigetti Computing, specializing in superconducting devices. He has a PhD in Physics from The University of Texas at Austin and has previously worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratories and the University of Waterloo.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Daniel Tennant focuses on the detection, identification, and mitigation of sources of noise in superconducting devices at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His work contributes to advancing the reliability and performance of quantum computing technologies, particularly in the context of superconducting systems.
Current Position at Rigetti Computing
Daniel Tennant serves as a Senior Quantum Engineer at Rigetti Computing, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in quantum technologies to develop innovative solutions that enhance quantum computing capabilities.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Tennant completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the group of Dr. Adrian Lupascu. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Waterloo from 2018 to 2020. His research during this time contributed to the field of quantum computing and superconducting technologies.
Educational Background in Physics
Daniel Tennant has a robust educational background in physics. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas at Austin from 1998 to 2003. He later obtained a Master's degree in Physics from California State University, Fresno from 2006 to 2008, and completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree at The University of Texas at Austin from 2011 to 2017.
Experience at MIT Lincoln Laboratories
At MIT Lincoln Laboratories, Daniel Tennant worked on developing technologies for superconducting quantum annealing processors. This experience allowed him to engage with cutting-edge research and applications in the field of quantum computing.