Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D. Candidate in Physics | Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Expected Graduation: 2027
Dissertation Focus: Quantum Algorithms, Hardware Mapping, and Error Mitigation
M.S. in Physics | Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Graduated: May 2023 | GPA: 3.5 / 4.0
Focus: Quantum Algorithms
B.S. in Astrophysics | Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Graduated: May 2021 | GPA: 3.43 / 4.0
A.S. in Physics | Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
Graduated: December 2018
Research Experience
Graduate Researcher – Quantum Computing & Algorithms
Rutgers University | 2021 – Present
Research focused on mapping theoretical experiments to diverse quantum processing units (QPUs) and optimizing algorithm execution for resource efficiency.
Publications:
Signatures of Topological Symmetries on a Noisy Quantum Simulator, Christopher Lamb, Robert M. Konik, Hubert Saleur, and Ananda Roy, 2025
Ising Meson Spectroscopy on a Noisy Digital Quantum Simulator, Christopher Lamb, Yicheng Tang, Robert Davis, Ananda Roy, 2023
Technical Skills
Quantum Computing & Frameworks: Qiskit, Pennylane, Hardware Architecture Mapping, Quantum Error Mitigation / QEC
Programming & Computational Tools: Python, C++, Java, Wolfram Mathematica, HTML
Design & Prototyping: Autodesk Inventor, 3D Printing (Design & Production), Ultimaker Cura
Certifications & Specialized Training
IBM Quantum Challenge (Fall 2022) – Advanced Achievement
Qiskit Global Summer School (2022) – Quantum Excellence Award
Selected Coursework
Graduate Level
Quantum Computing Experiment
Quantum Computing Theory
Statistical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics I & II
Classical Mechanics
Electricity & Magnetism I & II
Quantum & Computational Foundation (Undergraduate)
Computational Astrophysics
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics
High-Energy Astrophysics & Observational Astronomy
Industry & Management Experience
Director of Business Development & Digital Marketing | Various Organizations
Automotive Sector (New Jersey / New York Area) | 2007 – 2016
Progressed through roles from customer relations to upper management across major automotive groups (including Island Auto Group, Global Auto Mall, and Springfield Acura).
Data Mining & Analytics: Built automated data-extraction pipelines from customer databases to execute targeted marketing campaigns and increase revenue.
Systems Optimization: Overhauled workflows, redesigned sales follow-up frameworks, and implemented automated pricing and quote software.
Team Leadership: Recruited, onboarded, and managed teams of up to seven representatives, establishing reporting systems to meet operational performance metrics.