Joshua Wilson
About Joshua Wilson
Joshua Wilson is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in physics and extensive experience in experimental research and technical consulting.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Joshua Wilson currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since joining the organization in 2020, he has been involved in investigating trapped-ion quantum computation. This research includes using advanced techniques for trapping and manipulating ions, contributing to the advancement of quantum computing technologies.
Experience at Penn State University
Before his current role, Joshua Wilson worked at Penn State University as a Technical Consultant from 2018 to 2020. Simultaneously, he was a Graduate Research Assistant at the David Weiss Lab from 2014 to 2020. During his time at Penn State, Joshua conducted experimental research with ultra-cold, neutral atoms trapped in optical lattices, providing significant contributions to the field of atomic physics.
Educational Background in Physics
Joshua Wilson completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics at Penn State University, spanning from 2013 to 2020. His doctoral work involved extensive experimental research, including the handling of ultra-cold, neutral atoms. Prior to this, he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from Brigham Young University, a program that he completed from 2006 to 2013.
Technical Skills and Tools Proficiency
Joshua Wilson has garnered extensive skills in a range of technical areas. He is proficient in laser operation and locking, optical pathway design and manipulation, and vacuum system design and maintenance. Additionally, he is experienced in circuit design and construction, data analysis, fitting, simulation, and image processing. His software expertise includes Matlab, Mathematica, LabView, Python, SolidWorks, and Origin.
Previous Roles in Academia and Industry
Throughout his career, Joshua Wilson has held various roles in academia and industry. He was a Math Teacher at Oology Utah in 2011 and worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Scott Bergeson's Research Lab at Brigham Young University from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, Joshua served as a Calculus Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University from 2010 to 2011.