The PI
Dr. Patrick Vora
Associate Professor of Physics, George Mason University
Director, Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC)
Dr. Vora received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010 in experimental hard condensed matter physics. He has also developed expertise in ultrafast spectroscopy and quantum information through a postdoc at the Naval Research Laboratory.
At George Mason University, Dr. Vora works with graduate and undergraduate students to study quantum phenomena in atomically-thin materials using optics, electronic transport, and magnetic measurements. His teaching interests focus on PHYS260, PHYS412/512, and PHYS 407.
Graduate Students
Kachief Callender
Graduate Research AssociateKachief Callender is a 2nd year Ph.D. student from Trinidad and Tobago. He graduated with a BSc in Chemistry from Howard University in 2020.
You?
We presently have positions for PhD and MS students. Email Dr. Vora if interested!
Undergraduate Students
Leith Benali
Research AssistantSenior Physics major from Warrenton, VA. Treasurer of the GMU Physics Society. Trombone enthusiast. Future PhD student.
Khang Diep
Research AssistantProfession : Electrical Engineer. Passion : Lacrosse.
High School Students
Srimaye Peddinti
Research InternSrimaye is a high schooler at TJHSST and is interested in Quantum science and its applications.
Clare Viehmeyer
Research InternClare is a senior at Edison High School. She is interested in quantum physics and its medical applications.