Teun van Schijndel

Bio:

Teun obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Applied Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology. During this period, he focused on the growth of III-V nanowires by MOVPE to realize topological quantum computing. As part of his Master's program, he spent 5 months in the Palmstrøm lab at UCSB, where he conducted research on STM and STS of aluminum on different orientations and reconstructions of InSb surfaces.

After completing his Master's, Teun continued working in Eindhoven, concentrating on analyzing the mechanical and structural properties of InSb nanowires. He rejoined the Palmstrøm lab in the summer of 2022 to pursue his Ph.D. in the Electrical & Computer Engineering department. In his spare time, he enjoys watching European sports in the morning, going to the gym, and spending time outdoors.

Teun's research interests include the growth, characterization, and fabrication of superconducting thin films for applications in quantum information technology, including superconducting qubits and topological quantum computing. He employs molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems to achieve high-quality materials and interfaces, crucial for achieving coherent quantum states.