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Dr. Mohammad Noaman
Scientist Quantum Sensing
Educational Qualifications
PhD in Physics
BS-MS in Physics
Biography
Dr. Mohammad Noaman is a scientist at the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2), College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, specializing in quantum sensing and atomic precision measurement. He earned his PhD from University of Mainz, Germany. His current research focuses on advancing quantum technologies through projects in atom interferometry and Rydberg atom-based sensing, aiming to push the boundaries of high-precision measurements. He has a keen interest in exploring exotic physics with Rydberg atoms by leveraging their strong, tunable interactions.
Prior to his current position, Dr. Noaman worked in industrial research, where he focused on radio-frequency (RF) sensing applications using Rydberg atoms. His background bridges fundamental atomic physics with real-world applications, bringing valuable industry and laboratory expertise to the development of novel quantum sensors. From his undergraduate to postdoctoral research, Dr. Noaman's work has centered on quantum physics with ultra-cold matter, including Bose-Einstein condensates, optical lattices, light-matter interaction, and precision atom interferometry.
PhD in Physics
Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
2020
BS-MS in Physics
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India
2013
- Rydberg atom-based RF sensing
- Atom interferometry and applications in quantum sensing
- Many-body systems with Rydberg atoms
- Non-equilibrium dynamics
Scientist
Qatar Center for Quantum Computing, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
2026 – Present
Engineering Manager
WaveRyde Instruments, Waterloo, Canada
2025 – 2026
Senior Scientist
Quantum Valley Ideas Labs, Waterloo, Canada
2022 – 2025
Postdoctoral researcher
Institute of Applied Physics, University of Bonn, Germany
2020 – 2021
Research Assistant
Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of South Denmark
2018 – 2020
PhD Researcher
Institute of Physics, University of Mainz, Germany
2013 – 2018
Amarloo, H., Noaman, M., Yu, S. P., Booth, D., Mirzaee, S., Pandiyan, R., Christaller, F., & Shaffer, J. P. (2025). A photonic crystal receiver for Rydberg atom-based sensing. Communications Engineering, 4, 70.
Noaman, M., Booth, D. W., & Shaffer, J. P. (2023). Rydberg-atom sensors in bichromatic radio-frequency fields. Physical Review Applied, 20, 024068.
Noaman, M., Amarloo, H., Pandiyan, R., Bobbara, S., Mirzaee, S., Nickerson, K., Liu, C., Booth, D., & Shaffer, J. P. (2023). Vapor cell characterization and optimization for applications in Rydberg atom-based radio frequency sensing. Proceedings of SPIE, 12447, 124470V.
Noaman, M., Langbecker, M., & Windpassinger, P. (2018). Micro-lensing-induced line shapes in a single-mode cold-atom–hollow-core-fiber interface. Optics Letters, 43(16), 3925–3928.
Langbecker, M., Noaman, M., Kjærgaard, N., Benabid, F., & Windpassinger, P. (2017). Rydberg excitation of cold atoms inside a hollow-core fiber. Physical Review A, 96(4), 041402(R).
Complete Publication Listing(s): Google Scholar
- 2013-2016: Marie-Curie Initial Training Network (ITN), Quantum Technology and Enabling Applications (QTEA), EU.
- 2009-2013: Young Scientist Incentive Plan (KVPY, Hindi acronym) award, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India.
- 2008-2009: Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) award, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India.
- Secured 21st All India Rank in the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India.