Jacquiline Romero Explained

Jacqui Romero
Birth Name:Mary Jacquiline Romero
Nationality:Filipino
Fields:Optics
Quantum optics
Entanglement
Orbital angular momentum
Education:Philippine Science High School
Alma Mater:University of the Philippines
(BSc, MSc)
University of Glasgow (PhD)
Doctoral Advisor:Miles J. Padgett
Stephen Barnett
Work Institutions:University of the Philippines
University of Glasgow
University of Queensland
Thesis Title:Orbital angular momentum entanglement
Thesis Url:http://theses.gla.ac.uk/3812/
Thesis Year:2012

Mary Jacquiline Romero is a quantum physicist in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems at the University of Queensland, Australia.[1] Her research expertise and interests are in the field of quantum foundations and quantum information. In particular, Romero is an experimental quantum physicist studying the properties of single photons for the development of new quantum alphabets[2] [3] and the nature of quantum causality.[4] [5] [6]

Education

Romero attended Philippine Science High School where she enjoyed physics the most out of her subjects. She completed a Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) at the University of the Philippines in 2005.[7] Following this she then completed her Masters in Physics in 2007 also at the University of the Philippines as a Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) Scholar.[8] Her Master's thesis was focussed on manipulating the shape of light for microscopy and microfabrication by using spatial light modulators (SLMs). Romero then left the Philippines and moved to the UK to do a PhD with Miles J. Padgett and Stephen Barnett at the University of Glasgow. Her PhD thesis explored the experimental and theoretical aspects of entanglement of spatial modes related to optical orbital angular momentum,[9] extending the use of SLMs for the manipulation of single photons.

Career and research

Following her PhD, Romero worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow. During this time, Romero and her colleagues made headlines with their discovery of a way to slow down photons in free space.[10] [11] [12] In 2015 she moved to Brisbane, Australia as a research fellow in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland. In 2016, Romero was awarded a Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) to continue her work on quantum foundations and single photon manipulation, specifically studying security in higher-dimensional quantum systems.[13] Romero's work on quantum alphabets seeks to increase the amount of information encoded in a single photon, as opposed to only two options (0 and 1) for encoding in classical computing.[14] This research has implications for cyber security and more efficient data transfer and storage.[15] Romero is also currently developing a brain-inspired computer based on current quantum photonic capabilities to provide insight for both neuroscience and computing.[16]

Honours

Advocacy

Romero has been an advocate for women in science, emphasising the importance of role models for young women interested in physics.[26] [27] [28] [29] In interviews, Romero emphasises that it is possible to have a productive research career and have children[30] [31] [32] [33] saying, “I do not feel less of a physicist because I am a mother, nor less of a mother because I am a physicist” [34] [35]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr. Jacqui Romero ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. equs.org. 2018-09-26.
  2. Web site: Understanding the world in quantum. forwomeninscience.com.au. en. 2018-09-26.
  3. News: Future of cyber 'quantum'security: Can't copy, can't intercept. 2017-12-05. Asia Pacific Security Magazine. 2018-09-26. en-US.
  4. News: A new quantum device defies the concepts of 'before' and 'after'. Conover. Emily. 2018-08-30. Science News. 2018-09-26. en.
  5. Goswami. K.. Giarmatzi. C.. Kewming. M.. Costa. F.. Branciard. C.. Romero. J.. White. A. G.. 2018-08-31. Indefinite Causal Order in a Quantum Switch. Physical Review Letters. 121. 9. 090503. 10.1103/PhysRevLett.121.090503. 30230884. 1803.04302. 2018PhRvL.121i0503G . 206315925.
  6. Web site: https://www.pressreader.com/australia/cosmos/20180405/283016875269977. PressReader. 2018-09-26.
  7. Web site: Interview-DrJacqRomero-QuantumPhysicist. Radyo Filipino Australia. en. 2018-11-09.
  8. News: Pinay scientist wins 2017 L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship. GMA News Online. 2018-11-09. en-US.
  9. PhD. Orbital Angular Momentum Entanglement. Romero. Mary Jacquiline. 2012. . gla.ac.uk. 826894898.
  10. News: Yes, you can slow down the speed of light!. Rappler. 2018-09-26. en.
  11. News: Scientists slow the speed of light. Macdonald. Kenneth. 2015. BBC News. 2018-09-26. en-GB.
  12. Giovannini. Daniel. Romero. Jacquiline. Potoček. Václav. Ferenczi. Gergely. Speirits. Fiona. Barnett. Stephen M.. Faccio. Daniele. Padgett. Miles J.. 2015-02-20. Spatially structured photons that travel in free space slower than the speed of light. Science. en. 347. 6224. 857–860. 10.1126/science.aaa3035. 0036-8075. 25612608. 1411.3987. 2015Sci...347..857G . 206633745.
  13. Web site: Knowledge, Ignorance, and Security in Higher-dimensional Quantum Systems - UQ Researchers. researchers.uq.edu.au. 2018-09-29.
  14. Web site: The L'Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellowshipsms. australiaunlimited.com. en. 2018-09-26.
  15. News: What quantum computing could do for a marketer's data and information management. 2018-09-26. en-au.
  16. Web site: Photonic neuromorphic computing - UQ Researchers. researchers.uq.edu.au. 2018-09-29.
  17. Web site: Two leading female scientists awarded prestigious Westpac Research Fellowship Westpac. www.westpac.com.au. 2019-03-25.
  18. Web site: Prize backs UQ physicist's data security quest. Queensl. The University of. Lucia. Australia Brisbane St. UQ News. en. 2019-03-25. Gatton. QLD 4072 +61 7 3365 1111 Other Campuses: UQ. Maps. UQ Herston. Queensl. Directions © 2019 The University of.
  19. Web site: Dr Jacqui Romero: L'Oréal International Rising Talent ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. equs.org. 2019-02-13.
  20. Web site: Ruby Payne-Scott [1912-1981]]. 2015-01-13. CSIROpedia. en-AU. 2019-01-06.
  21. Web site: Winners announced at the Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards 2018. Science. Queensland. 2018-09-21. Medium. 2018-09-26.
  22. Web site: 10th HOPE meeting held in Japan Australian Academy of Science. science.org.au. 2018-09-26.
  23. News: Filipina scientist wins prestigious 'Women in Science' fellowship in Australia. Rappler. 2018-09-26. en.
  24. Web site: Our 2017 Fellows. forwomeninscience.com.au. en. 2018-09-26.
  25. Web site: Recognising Australia's leading female scientists Cosmos. cosmosmagazine.com. en. 2018-09-26.
  26. News: Why we need more women in science. Herald Sun. 26 September 2018.
  27. News: This Pinay Quantum Physicist Proves That Women Can Do Anything. cosmo.ph. 2018-09-26. en.
  28. News: Jacq Romero wins 2017 L'Oreal UNESCO for Women in Science fellowship. 2017-11-03. Good News Pilipinas. 2018-09-26. en-US.
  29. News: Meet 10 Pinays Slaying In Traditionally Male-Dominated Careers. cosmo.ph. 2018-09-26. en.
  30. News: Scotland-based Pinay scientist on balancing family, career: 'Forget yourself'. GMA News Online. 2018-09-26. en-US.
  31. Web site: Four female scientists leading the way for women - Vogue Australia. Scott. Jody. vogue.com.au. 2018-09-26.
  32. News: Pinay scientist named 2017 L'Oreal UNESCO For Women in Science fellow. ABS-CBN News. 2018-09-26. en-US.
  33. News: A Perfect Time for Babies. Jacquiline . Romero. 2013-11-25. Science AAAS. 2018-11-09. en. 10.1126/science.caredit.a1300259.
  34. News: Why Quantum Physicist Dr Jacquiline Romero Is Our Hero. Marie Claire. 2018-09-26.
  35. News: On why successful women doubt themselves. 2018-09-26.

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