The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) by Florida State University (FSU) provides high-achieving students with an engaging research community, offering flexibility, mentorship, and funding opportunities to explore their full range of academic and scientific interests. As part of FSU’s UROP initiative, Postdoc Kavipriya Thangavel proposed a project titled “Exploring Qubit Dynamics via Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.” Under this program, she will mentor two undergraduate students within the Hill Group, guiding them through qubit-based experiments using the HiPER and high-field EPR.
Two enthusiastic undergraduate students, Brittany Alvarado and Noah Frank were selected by Kavi to join the Hill Group through FSU’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Their diverse academic backgrounds and shared enthusiasm for quantum science bring unique perspectives to the group’s ongoing research on qubit systems and high-field EPR spectroscopy.
Brittany Alvarado is a second-year Physics major at Florida State University, minoring in Chemistry. Her laboratory coursework sparked a deep curiosity about the role of quantum behavior in matter and quantum computing. Introduced to the group’s work on qubit systems using EPR spectroscopy, Brittany is eager to explore spin–spin relaxation and quantum materials, contributing to the development of emerging quantum technologies. Beyond academics, she brings strong problem-solving and analytical skills from managing her own videography business. In her free time, Brittany enjoys photography, hiking, and participating in fitness and exercise clubs.
Noah Frank is an Undergraduate Honors Physics student with hands-on experience in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) research, working with Dr. Arneil Reyes and Dr. Rong Cong at the MagLab. He has been actively involved in lab operations, including Helium transfers and assisting visiting users. Eager to expand his knowledge into other resonance-based techniques, Noah is excited to explore Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) methods through the Hill Group. Outside the lab, he enjoys reading and musicals. Noah continues his pursuit of a Physics B.S. and is enthusiastic about contributing to the group’s qubit-focused research.
This will also serve as a pilot mentoring experience for Kavi, marking the beginning of quantum research exposure for the UROP candidates, Brittany and Noah.
Welcome aboard, both!
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