Peter G. Brereton

The United States Naval Academy, Department of Physics
572c Holloway Road, Annapolis, MD 21402

Education:

• University of Cambridge (Cambridge, UK) (2009-2013)
  • Ph.D., Physics  
  • Thesis: Control of single InGaAs quantum dots with frequency-swept optical pulses
• University of Cambridge (Cambridge, UK) (2001-2003)
  • MA (Cantab), Natural Sciences (Experimental Physics)
• United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) (1997-2001)
  
  • BS, Physics

• Research Areas:

  • Optical control and characterization of semiconductor nanostructures
  • Quantum information processing with solid-state spin qubits
  • Interaction of light and matter
  • Fundamentals of quantum mechanics

  Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, U.S. Naval Academy (Aug 2013 - present)
  • National Research Council Postdoctoral Associate, Electronic Materials Branch, U.S. Navy Research Laboratory (Oct 2012 - Aug 2013)
  • Officer, U.S. Navy Reserves (2009 - present)
  • Submarine Officer, U.S. Navy (2003 - 2009)

  Awards:

  • Bill and Melinda Gates Cambridge Scholar, 2001-2003, 2009-2013
  • Trident Scholar, U.S. Naval Academy (2000-2001)