Email: brereton@usna.edu

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

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Research Areas:

• Optical control and characterization of semiconductor nanostructures
• Quantum information processing with solid-state spin qubits
• Interaction of light and matter
• Fundamental tests 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:

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