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JILA Associate Fellow Shuo Sun.

Shuo Sun, Associate Fellow at JILA and Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder has been awarded a prestigious NSF CAREER Award for his “Developing a High-Dimensional Photonic Quantum Register for the Quantum Internet.”

This highly competitive award, part of the NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (), is one of the National Science Foundation's most esteemed grants for early-career faculty. It recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential as researchers and educators, supporting their work as they build a foundation for a lifetime of leadership in their respective fields.

Sun's five-year grant will fund his innovative approach to advancing quantum information technology by developing high-dimensional quantum systems. These systems aim to enhance the scalability and functionality of future quantum networks, paving the way for a robust quantum internet capable of secure communication and transformative computational power.

“I’m honored to have received this award,” Sun states. “I look forward to seeing the cutting-edge research from this continued exploration.”

Beyond research, the CAREER Award emphasizes educational outreach, and Sun's proposal includes initiatives to inspire and engage the next generation of scientists in the exciting possibilities of quantum science. His recognition highlights his contributions to cutting-edge physics and his commitment to fostering scientific discovery and education.

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