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Stefan Preble
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November 19, 2025
Manifesting quantum: How RIT researchers are navigating the next frontier of physics
RIT researchers are zeroing in on quantum photonics, the creation, control, and detection of light. Photonics has long been a specialty of the university. RIT led the team that developed the first quantum photonic wafer, which is key to the future of mass-produced quantum communication systems.
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September 19, 2025
RIT, partners named finalist for funding to bolster region’s laser expertise
A Rochester and Finger Lakes region coalition that includes researchers from RIT has been named a finalist for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program.
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July 7, 2025
RIT, UR partner on first quantum communication experiment in upstate N.Y.
Spectrum News speaks to Stefan Preble, professor in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, and microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Vijay Sundaram about the network.
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May 22, 2025
RIT and UR leads breakthroughs in quantum technology advancements
WROC-TV speaks to Stefan Preble, professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, about the breakthrough in quantum technology advancements.
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May 15, 2025
Single-Photon Source Points The Way to Quantum Networks
Optics and Photonics News highlights the network, which could potentially hook up diverse quantum computers over long distances.
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May 15, 2025
Single-photon technology powers 11-mile quantum communications network between two campuses
MSN highlights the experimental quantum communications network between RIT and University of Rochester, speaking to Stefan Preble, professor in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
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May 15, 2025
US researchers achieve 11-mile quantum data link using photon transmission
Interesting Engineering speaks to Stefan Preble, professor in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, and microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Vijay Sundaram about the network.
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May 9, 2025
Rochester Quantum Network enables quantum communications
Techstination interviews Stefan Preble, professor in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, and microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Vijay Sundaram about the network.
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May 7, 2025
Single-photon technology powers 11-mile quantum communications network between two campuses
Phys.org speaks to Stefan Preble, professor in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, about RoQNET, an experimental quantum communications network using two optical fibers.
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May 6, 2025
RIT and University of Rochester develop experimental quantum communications network
Researchers at RIT and University of Rochester recently connected their campuses with an experimental quantum communications network using two optical fibers. The Rochester Quantum Network (RoQNET) uses single photons to transmit information about 11 miles along fiber-optic lines at room temperature using optical wavelengths.
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September 19, 2024
RIT receives $3.97 million award to improve quantum system networking initiatives
RIT has been awarded $3.97 million from the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) to advance quantum chip technologies. The focus will be on scaling the power of quantum systems by entangling them across a photonic network.
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June 12, 2024
Ph.D. student is lead author on paper published on cover of 'Optica Quantum'
Microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Evan Manfreda-Schulz ’20 (physics) accomplished something many academic researchers aim for when his first paper was published on the cover of Optica Quantum.