Sarah Sheldon

Sarah Sheldon

Dr. Sarah Sheldon is a Principal Research Scientist and Senior Manager of Quantum Theory and Capabilities at IBM Quantum. She leads a team that studies quantum theory, error mitigation, and error correction. Her group develops techniques for handling noise and optimizing performance in novel experimental demonstrations of quantum computers. Sarah’s research has focused on improving gate calibrations in superconducting qubits, developing techniques for characterizing quantum devices, and extending the capabilities of current quantum systems. She received her Ph.D. in nuclear science and engineering from MIT in 2013 and conducted much of her graduate research at the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing as a visiting scholar. She joined IBM shortly after, where she continues to enjoy the collaborative effort and unique challenges required to realize quantum computing. 

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    IBM Quantum
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    Principal Research Scientist and Senior Manager
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