Kenneth Rudinger
About Kenneth Rudinger
Kenneth Rudinger is a Staff Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in quantum characterization, verification, and validation tools.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Kenneth Rudinger is a Staff Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, a position he has held since 2016. He works in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. His role involves deploying quantum characterization, verification, and validation tools, with a particular focus on gate set tomography. His involvement in these quantum tools has contributed significantly to the lab's advanced research in quantum computing.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before becoming a Staff Scientist, Kenneth Rudinger worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories from 2014 to 2016. In this role, he was involved in quantum research efforts and contributed to the foundational work in the field of quantum characterization. This experience paved the way for his current role at the same institution.
Research Experience at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kenneth Rudinger served as a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2010 to 2014. During this time, he was deeply involved in physics research, focusing on quantum computing. His work as a Research Assistant added substantial value to his academic and professional development, building a strong foundation for his later roles.
Educational Background in Physics
Kenneth Rudinger achieved his PhD in Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Physics from the same university, obtained between 2009 and 2011. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Physics from the University of Chicago, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. His academic background laid the groundwork for his expertise in quantum mechanics and physics.
Research Assistant Roles in Multiple Institutions
Throughout his career, Kenneth Rudinger has held several Research Assistant positions. He worked at Argonne National Laboratory (2008-2009) and the University of Chicago (2007-2008). These roles contributed to his extensive experience in research and development in the field of physics. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Research Assistant at the University at Albany in 2004.