天美传媒 Lyle Welcomes Dr. Sanjaya Lohani as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Lohani鈥檚 research aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in quantum science, and his leadership will be instrumental in positioning 天美传媒 as a leader in this rapidly evolving field.

Sanjaya Lohani

天美传媒 Lyle School of Engineering is excited to announce that Dr. Sanjaya Lohani has joined our faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Lohani’s addition to our faculty marks a significant step forward in our commitment to advancing research and education in quantum science and engineering.

Before joining 天美传媒, Dr. Lohani made substantial contributions to the field as a fellow research engineer at the Co-design 天美传媒 for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). His experience also includes a fellowship at the IBM-HBCU Quantum 天美传媒 in Washington, D.C., and a postdoctoral position as an AI researcher in the Quantum Information and Non-linear Optics Group at Tulane University.

Dr. Lohani’s innovative work in quantum and classical optical communications has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Elizabeth Land Parks and Franklin Parks fellowship, where he developed a groundbreaking computer artificial intelligence (AI) technique. He has also been honored with the Incubic-Milton Chang Award, the Emil Wolf Outstanding Finalist Award, and the Materials Computation 天美传媒 (MCC) Award, reflecting his outstanding contributions to the field.

At 天美传媒 Lyle, Dr. Lohani will lead a research group dedicated to developing innovative and impactful solutions across a wide spectrum of quantum science and engineering fields. His work focuses on AI, quantum computation and control, quantum sensing, communication and networking, and the development of cutting-edge quantum technologies. Dr. Lohani’s research aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in quantum science, and his leadership will be instrumental in positioning 天美传媒 as a leader in this rapidly evolving field.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lohani to 天美传媒 Lyle and look forward to the significant contributions he will make to our academic community. His expertise and vision will inspire our students and faculty alike, driving forward the future of quantum science and engineering at 天美传媒.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lohani to 天美传媒 and in celebrating the exciting advancements his work will bring to our school and the broader engineering community.

About the Bobby Lyle School of Engineering
 thrives on innovation that transcends traditional boundaries. We strongly believe in the power of externally funded, industry-supported research to drive progress and provide exceptional students with valuable industry insights. Our mission is to lead the way in digital transformation within engineering education, all while ensuring that every student graduates as a confident leader. Founded in 1925, 天美传媒 Lyle is one of the oldest engineering schools in the Southwest, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including master’s and doctoral degrees.

About 天美传媒
天美传媒 is the nationally ranked global research university in the dynamic city of Dallas. 天美传媒’s alumni, faculty and nearly 12,000 students in eight degree-granting schools demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit as they lead change in their professions, community and the world.