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Shayan Majidy Smajidy@Uwaterloo.Ca Education Shayan Majidy [email protected] Education PhD in Physics, University of Waterloo Vanier Scholar, Supervisors: Raymond Laflamme and Nicole Yunger Halpern Sep 2019–Current MSc in Physics, University of Waterloo Supervisor: Raymond Laflamme Jan 2018–Aug 2019 MSc in Applied Mathematics, University of Guelph Supervisors: Bei Zeng and David Kribs Sep 2016–Dec 2017 BSc in Theoretical Physics, University of Guelph Graduated with Honours Sep 2010–Apr 2015 Teaching Experience Centre for Teaching Excellence TA Workshop Facilitator Jan 2020–Current – I graduate student workshops on university teaching. I’m responsible for preparing and facilitating five to six workshops per term and participating in monthly team meetings where the team collaborates on developing and revising our workshop offerings. I also developed the Teaching online STEM tutorials workshop. University of Waterloo Guest Lecturer Sep 2020–April 2021 – PHYS 467 - Introduction to the Implementation of Quantum Information Processing ∗ Winter 2021, Main instructor: Ashwin Nayak. – ECE 405 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics ∗ Winter 2021, Main instructor: Michael Reimer. – QIC 750 - Implementations of Quantum Information Processing ∗ Winter 2021, Main instructor: Chris Wilson, 2 lectures. – PHYS 468 - Introduction to the Implementation of Quantum Information Processing ∗ Fall 2020, Main instructor: Raymond Laflamme, 2 lectures. University of Waterloo Graduate Teaching Assistant Jan 2020–April 2021 – QIC 750 - Implementations of Quantum Information Processing ∗ Winter 2021, Responsibilities: Grading, office-hours and problem set design. – PHYS 242 - Electricity and Magnetism 1 ∗ Winter 2021, Responsibilities: Grading and tutorials. – QIC 750 - Implementations of Quantum Information Processing ∗ Winter 2020, Responsibilities: Grading and office hours. University of Guelph Guest Lecturer Sep 2016–April 2018 – Math 6051 - Graduate Mathematical Modelling ∗ Winter 2018, Main instructor: Anna Lawniczak. – Math 4240 - Advanced Topics in Modelling ∗ Winter 2018, Main instructor: Anna Lawniczak. Page 1 of 5 – Nano 4700 - Concepts in Quantum Computing ∗ Fall 2017, Main instructor: Bei Zeng. – Math 2200 - Advanced Calculus 1 ∗ Fall 2017, Main instructor: Bei Zeng. – Math 1030 - Business Mathematics ∗ Fall 2017, Main instructor: Marcus Garvie. – Math 1030 - Business Mathematics ∗ Fall 2016, Main instructor: Marcus Garvie. University of Guelph Graduate Teaching Assistant Sep 2016–April 2018 – Math 1200 - Calculus 1 ∗ Fall 2017, Responsibilities: Grading and office-hours. – Math 1030 - Business Mathematics ∗ Fall 2017, Responsibilities: Grading and office-hours. – Math 2130 - Numerical Methods ∗ Winter 2017, Responsibilities: Grading, office-hours and tutorials. – Math 2200 - Advanced Calculus II ∗ Winter 2017, Responsibilities: Grading, office-hours and tutorials. – Math 1200 - Calculus 1 ∗ Fall 2016, Responsibilities: Grading and office-hours. – Math 1030 - Business Mathematics ∗ Fall 2016, Responsibilities: Grading and office-hours. Research Experience University of Waterloo Graduate research assistant Jan 2018–Current – Working with Jonathan Halliwell and Raymond Laflamme I have done theoretical and experimental workin quantum foundations. Using a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, I carried out a set of experiments to demonstrate limitations in long standing conditions for macroscopic realism and, when doing so, implemented a measurement protocol to address a persistent loophole in the field [3]. We have also used analytical and computational techniques to identify physical systems which further clarify the limitations of these same conditions [2]. – Working with Nicole Yunger Halpern I have done theoretical work in quantum thermodynamics. We have bridged the field of non-commuting conserved quantities from information theory to experimental reality [1].To do so, we developed an algorithm for constructing Hamiltonians that conserve noncommuting quantities globally while transporting the quantities locally. Our Hamiltonians may be realized physically with superconducting qudits, with ultracold atoms, with trapped ions, and in QCD. University of Guelph Graduate research assistant Sep 2016–Dec 2017 – I demonstrated that two models for simultaneously transmitting quantum and classical information over a quantum channel are equivalent [4]. I designed an experiment for testing hybrid codes, which correct quantum and classical information, and generalized the quantum hamming bound to the hybrid case. University of Guelph Undergraduate research assistant Jan 2013–Apr 2013 Page 2 of 5 – Using the X-ray Oriented Programs software I modeled an optical chamber in the Brockhouse Sector for X-Ray Diffraction and Scattering at the Canadian Light Source. By doing so, I determined the effects that different types of aberration in curved monochromators will have on the x-ray focus size. This work was done under the supervision Prof. Stefan Kycia and was was funded by NSERC through an Undergraduate Student Research Award. Scholarships and Awards Major Scholarships • Vanier Scholarship ($150,000 over 3 years) 2021–2024 • President’s Graduate Scholarship for Vanier ($25,000 over 3 years) 2021–2024 • Ontario Graduate Scholarship ($30,000 over 1 year) 2020 • Ontario Graduate Scholarship ($30,000 over 1 year) 2019 Other Scholarships and Awards • President’s Graduate Scholarship for OGS ($5,000 over 1 year) 2020 • Science Graduate Award ($10,000 over 2 years) 2020 • President’s Graduate Scholarship for OGS ($5,000 over 1 year) 2019 • University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship ($2,832 over 1 term) 2019 • Marie Curie Graduate Student Award ($5,215 over 4 terms) 2018 • University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship ($3,000 over 1 year) 2018 • IQC David Johnston Award for Scientific Outreach ($2,500 over 1 term) 2018 • Undergraduate Student Research Award ($6,000 over 1 term) 2013 Publications [1] S. Majidy, J. J. Halliwell, and R. Laflamme, “Detecting violations of macrorealism when the leggett-garg inequalities are satisfied”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2101.12266, 2021. [2] N. Yunger Halpern and S. Majidy, “How to build hamiltonians that transport noncommuting charges in quantum thermodynamics”, arXiv preprint arXiv:2103.14041, 2021. [3] S. Majidy, H. Katiyar, G. Anikeeva, J. Halliwell, and R. Laflamme, “Exploration of an augmented set of leggett-garg inequalities using a noninvasive continuous-in-time velocity measurement”, Physical Review A, vol. 100, no. 4, p. 042 325, 2019. [4] S. Majidy, “A unification of the coding theory and oaqec perspective on hybrid codes”, arXiv preprint arXiv:1806.03702, 2018. Academic Talks • How to build Hamiltonians that transport noncommuting charges in quantum thermodynamics. Presentation for Prof. Raymond Laflamme’s research group. Institute for Quantum Computing. Apr 6th, 2021. • How to build Hamiltonians that transport noncommuting charges in quantum thermodynamics. Presentation for Prof. Nicole Yunger Halpern’s research group. University of Maryland. Jan 28th, 2021. • Detecting violations of macrorealism when the Leggett-Garg inequalities are satisfied. Presentation for Prof. Eduardo Martin Martinez’s research group. University of Waterloo. Mar 3rd, 2021. • The power and efficiency of nonequilibrium quantum heat engines. Presentation for Prof. Eduardo Martin Martinez’s research group. University of Waterloo. Sep 4th, 2020. Page 3 of 5 • Exploration of an augmented set of Leggett-Garg inequalities using a noninvasive continuous-in-time velocity measurement. CAM Graduate Student Physics Conference. Laurentian University. Jul 25th, 2019. • Exploration of an augmented set of Leggett-Garg inequalities using a noninvasive continuous-in-time velocity measurement. IQC Student Seminar. Institute for Quantum Computing. Nov 15th, 2017. • The implementation of codes for the simultaneous transmission of classical and quantum information on a nuclear magnetic resonance quantum information processor.QUIGS Seminar. University of Guelph. Oct 31st, 2017. Volunteerism and Leadership Unentangled Founding director Jan 2018–Current – Unentangled is a non-profit organization that offers in-class workshops conducted by local graduate studentsfor high school students. The workshops connect students with frontiers of current research, help them reflect on the nature of science and how they can use its tools to learn more effectively. Brief documentary: https://vimeo.com/316304696 Faculty Committee on Student Appeals Graduate student member Apr 2020–Current – The Faculty Committee on Student Appeals deals with appeals of disciplinary decisions and grievances by graduate students. Physics Graduate Student Association Co-President, Member May 2018–Current – Member from May 2019. Co-President from Sep 2019–Oct 2020. Institute for Quantum Computing Graduate Student Association Executive, Member May 2018–Current – Member from May 2019. Executive member from Sep 2019–Oct 2020. University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference Session chair Apr 2021 – As a session chairs I was responsible for overseeing and moderating a panel discussions and presentations on STEM education. IQC Science Outreach Outreacher Sep 2017–Dec 2020 – Conducted outreach activities for high school and early undergraduate students. Typical outreach activities range from 1 to 3 hours and include lab tours, workshops, and interactive lectures. Tech Under Twenty Expo Panelist Sep 2020 – The TU20 Expo is a 3-day event with 2-3 hours of talks, panels, workshops and networking opportunities to learn about important topics in a
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