PhD Candidate in Physics at the City University of New York. My research focuses on quantum information theory — specifically quantum cryptography, scalable quantum algorithms, quantum networking and distributed quantum computing.

What’s Here?

Hi, I’m Matt — welcome! This site is where I keep my work, notes, and the small set of resources I find genuinely useful day to day. Have a look around, and please feel free to email me if anything here sparks a question or a collaboration idea. You can also find my articles on Google Scholar.

Quantum Computing

My research sits at the intersection of crpytography, scalable quantum algorithms, and the practical implications of quantum technologies for for networking and distributed computing. I am just as interested in the day-to-day engineering challenges of building useful quantum systems as I am in the deeper theoretical questions about what quantum information tells us about physics. The Quantum Radar page collects the hand-picked opportunities, news, and people I keep an eye on — it might be a useful starting point if you are exploring the field too. If you are new to the area, the short Quantum 101 glossary may help.

The Rest

Outside of quantum computing I work across physics, data science, and education. I have contributed to several research projects, published a handful of papers, and have a long-running teaching record. I also tutor students looking for help with these subjects — if any of that overlaps with what you are working on, I would love to hear from you.

Now

A short, frequently-updated note about what I am working on right now. Inspired by nownownow.com. Last updated: November 2025.

Currently focused on

• Wrapping up my paper on noisy quantum broadcasting.
• Building out the Quantum Radar automation that lives in this repo (see it here) so I can keep tabs on the field without spending all day doom scrolling.
• Tutoring a small group of students in physics, intro quantum, and test-prep topics on the side.
• Teaching an introductory astronomy lab at Hunter college.
• Preparing for my level 2 exam and thesis proposal.

Reading

• Selected papers from QIP and TQC proceedings.
• Re-reading Nielsen & Chuang as it is perennially helpful.
• Ed Witten’s Light Rays, Singularities, and All That

Thinking about

• New project ideas at the intersection of cryptography and distributed quantum computing.
• Digesting everything I learned at the Niels Bohr Quantum Summer School.
• Measures of entanglement and other related quantum foundations topics.
• Urban planning, public transportation, and walkable cities.

If you would like to chat about any of the above, my email is on this page.