Amaria Javed
Postdoctoral Associate
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: MSc and MPhil Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad; PhD United Arab Emirates University, UAEU
Research Areas: All-Optical Data Processing, Quantum Information Processing, Quantum Sensing
Dr. Amaria Javed is currently a Postdoctoral Associate at the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems at NYU Abu Dhabi. She embarked on her physics journey at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, where she earned her Master’s and M.Phil with a focus on “Quantum Entanglement in Graphene.” Her scholarly path led her to the United Arab Emirates University, where she distinguished herself as the inaugural PhD graduate in “Theoretical Physics,” specializing in “Non-linear Dynamics.” Her Doctoral research, centered around pioneering all-optical data communication through solitons in waveguide arrays, earned international acclaim, resulting in numerous publications and presentations.
Recognized by the UAE with the prestigious Golden Visa for her exceptional contributions to the field, Dr. Javed has made significant strides in both theoretical and practical physics applications. Before joining NYU Abu Dhabi, she was engaged in “Non-linear Dynamics” research at Khalifa University. Her current collaborations, notably with TUM Germany, are focused on the forefront of quantum sensing technologies. She has initiated research into Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) methods to advance the field's understanding and application of quantum sensing. In addition, she has been delving into the exploration of Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers as promising avenues for quantum sensing applications.
In her current role, Dr. Javed is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scientists. This includes providing specialized training on the SpinQ quantum desktop facility within the lab, a tool that offers hands-on experience with quantum computing principles. She actively participates in mentorship programs such as the NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good and leads quantum computing workshops for students across various educational levels. Her commitment to outreach is driven by a desire to ignite a passion for quantum physics in young minds, offering them direct, tangible interactions with the field's cutting-edge technologies.