Anthony Polloreno
About Anthony Polloreno
Anthony Polloreno is a Graduate Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in quantum and software engineering and extensive research experience in physics and computer science.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Anthony Polloreno is currently serving as a Graduate Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California. Since 2021, he has been involved in advancing various cutting-edge projects and research initiatives at the facility.
Previous Experience in Quantum Computing
Anthony Polloreno previously worked at Rigetti Computing as a Quantum and Software Engineer from 2016 to 2019. During his tenure, he was actively engaged in developing and refining quantum computing technologies, contributing significantly to the field over three years.
Educational Background in Physics and Computer Science
Anthony Polloreno earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied from 2019 to 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, completed between 2012 and 2016.
Research Contributions
As part of his research activities, Anthony Polloreno made significant contributions to the development of techniques for factoring errors out of quantum circuits. He also engaged extensively in statistical and numerical work using Python, demonstrating his proficiency in these areas.
Awards and Recognitions
Anthony Polloreno has received several prestigious awards recognizing his academic and research contributions. Among these are the 2021 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) Fellowship and the 2021 QISE-NET Award (Cohort 4). Additionally, he was honored with the 2014 Pomerantz Physics Scholarship and the 2012 U.C. Berkeley Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship.