Welcome Dr Quinn Palmer - Integrated Photonic Engineer

Light Trace Photonics welcomes Dr Quinn Palmer to the team as an integrated photonic engineer.

October 2024, Bristol UK

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Quinn Palmer has joined the Light Trace Photonics team as our new Integrated Photonic Engineer.

Quinn recently completed his PhD at the prestigious University of Bristol, where he spent four years advancing the field of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for high dynamic range quantum optics in Dr. Josh Silverstone’s Big Photon Lab. His extensive experience spans the simulation, design,  fabrication, and characterisation of PIC components, meeting the stringent demands of quantum computing applications. One of his notable achievements includes the development of ultra-high pump suppression filters, crucial components for conditioning single-photon sources in quantum technologies.

The University of Bristol has been a global leader in PIC technology for quantum applications for over 20 years, and Quinn’s work there has provided him with cutting-edge insights into high-performance PIC design. In addition to his technical expertise, Quinn served as the course leader for Bristol University's MSc Nanofabrication program, where he shared his passion for educating and inspiring the next generation of engineers—a value we share at Light Trace.

At Light Trace, Quinn will leverage his deep knowledge to drive innovation in our photonic chip designs, enabling us to accelerate the development of advanced solutions for our customers. Quinn’s expertise will play a vital role in the development of our PIC component library, along with our next-generation LightPorts aimed at helping customers rapidly prototype their products and innovations. His expertise will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that we can offer the highest level of support to our customers.

Dr. Dominic Sulway, LTP’s CTO says: 

“Having seen the truly cutting-edge results that Quinn has achieved during his time in academia, I’m delighted that he has decided to take the jump to industry and help drive PIC innovation here at LTP. We have some demanding milestones to hit within the next year, and I’m certain that Quinn’s involvement can only accelerate us toward our goals.”

Quinn says:

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Light Trace. I wholeheartedly believe in the company vision, and I’m excited to use the skills developed during my PhD to develop the next generation of photonic devices”

Quinn’s unique blend of technical excellence and educational leadership will be invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries of integrated photonics. We are excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to the impact he will have on our mission to help our customers rapidly prototype and deploy their PIC innovations.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Quinn Palmer to the Light Trace team!