David Starling

Curriculum Vitae

I joined the Optical and Quantum Communications group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in 2022. As a full-time researcher, I focus on quantum communications for interconnected quantum technologies. Before joining the team, I worked at Hyperlight in Cambridge, MA, designing high-speed, power-efficient and scalable electro-optic integrated circuits in thin film lithium niobate. Before that, I was an Associate Professor of Physics (tenured) at the Pennsylvania State University Hazleton Campus. My areas of expertise include photonic integrated circuits, experimental quantum optics, quantum measurement, quantum information, atomic memories and applied physics. Below you will find more information about me, but feel free to download my curriculum vitae linked below.

Contact

David J Starling

Quantum Physicist

david.starling@ll.mit.edu (work)

david.starling@gmail.com (personal)

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Current Position

Technical Staff, Optical and Quantum Communications

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

2022 – Present

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, University of Rochester, 2012

M.A. in Physics, University of Rochester, 2008

B.S. in Physics and Mathematics, SUNY Fredonia, 2006

Previous Appointments

Research Scientist, Hyperlight, 2021-2022

Professor of Physics, Pennsylvania State University, 2012-2021

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Rochester, 2006-2012

Technical Strengths

Quantum optics, photonic design, solid state materials, nanofabrication, optical and electrical packaging, cryogentics, data analytics, Lumerical, tidy3d, CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KLayout), MATLAB, Python, C++, Mathematica.

Awards & Grants

R&D 100 Award, 2023

MIT LL Best Invention Award, 2024

PSU Faculty Scholar Award, 2018

PSU Faculty Member of the Year Award, 2015