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
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.
David J Starling
Quantum Physicist
david.starling@ll.mit.edu (work)
david.starling@gmail.com (personal)
Technical Staff, Optical and Quantum Communications
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
2022 – Present
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
Research Scientist, Hyperlight, 2021-2022
Professor of Physics, Pennsylvania State University, 2012-2021
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Rochester, 2006-2012
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.
R&D 100 Award, 2023
MIT LL Best Invention Award, 2024
PSU Faculty Scholar Award, 2018
PSU Faculty Member of the Year Award, 2015