Researcher Jithin Kannanthara has dedicated their time to the pursuit of Quantum Technology, developing systems to promote radar performance and creating real-world solutions.
Growing up in India, I always said I wanted to be a scientist. Today, I’m living that dream as a postdoctoral researcher at Birmingham. I am part of the Alkaline team within the Quantum Technology Hub for Sensors and Timing. I first came to the UK to pursue my PhD, becoming the inaugural PhD student in the Quantum enabled radar subgroup of the the Alkaline team. My research is funded by the EPSRC-i-CASE fellowship with BAE Systems, focused on developing Quantum Enabled Radar systems by integrating ultra precise atomic clocks. These quantum clocks offer a new level of precision and stability that can enhance radar performance, with significant potential applications in defense and other industries.
My work led to innovative approaches, including publications and patents that are now the basis for ongoing this research, and I currently lead a team of three PhD and two Masters students who are continuing to push the boundaries in this field.
I continue to focus on applications of quantum technology and the realization of Quantum Enabled Network Radar. I have led the development of the University of Birmingham Timing and Frequency Synchronization networks (BUTS), which uses quantum clocks to deliver precise timing signals across the university for various projects.
I’m excited to keep exploring how these projects can revolutionize these systems and other applications. With the support of the university, I look forward to leading more groundbreaking projects that bride the gap between research and real-world solutions.