Justin T. Schultz
About Justin T. Schultz
Justin T. Schultz is a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in quantum computing and optical clocks. He has a Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester and has held various research and teaching positions in the field of physics and optics.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Justin T. Schultz is currently a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since 2019, he has been contributing to projects focused on quantum computing and optical clock development. His work involves innovative research that aims to advance scalable multi-ion optical clocks and develop ion-based optical clocks in microfabricated traps with integrated photonics.
Previous Roles at the University of Rochester
At the University of Rochester, Justin T. Schultz held multiple positions including Postdoctoral Associate, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Writing Consultant, and Graduate Research Assistant. From 2016 to 2019, he worked as a Postdoctoral Associate, following a stint as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in 2015. In addition, he served as a Writing Consultant from 2014 to 2017 and was engaged as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2009 to 2016.
Academic Background in Optics
Justin T. Schultz earned his Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester after studying from 2009 to 2016. Prior to that, he obtained his Master of Science (M.S.) in Optics/Optical Sciences from the same institution, studying from 2009 to 2013. His strong academic background in optics has underpinned much of his professional work in this field.
Early Career and Education
Before his tenure at Sandia National Laboratories and the University of Rochester, Justin T. Schultz was a Fulbright Scholar at Australian National University from 2008 to 2009. He also spent short periods as a Lecturer at Canberra Institute of Technology and as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow at NIST. His educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and Mathematics from Juniata College, followed by further studies in Physics and Mathematics at The University of Edinburgh.
Projects and Research Interests
At Sandia National Laboratories, Justin T. Schultz has contributed to the 'Trapped Ion Clock with Technology On Chip (TICTOC)' project, focusing on the development of ion-based optical clocks. Additionally, he works on quantum computing projects involving collective Rydberg qubits. He has a strong interest in scientific and technical communication, particularly in data visualization and science outreach.