Sofia Qvarfort
Assistant Professor at Nordita
Sweden
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Top SchoolSofia Qvarfort is an Assistant Professor and quantum physics researcher based at Stockholm University and Nordita with a decade of experience advancing theoretical quantum optomechanics and quantum metrology. She holds a PhD from UCL on nonlinear optomechanical systems and has been awarded EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships at both UCL and Imperial College for work on realistic quantum sensing. Sofia combines deep theoretical expertise with practical focus on making quantum metrology robust in real-world, nonlinear regimes—a niche that bridges fundamental physics and near-term quantum technologies. Her background spans elite UK institutions and interdisciplinary studies (including creative writing and music), reflecting a rare blend of rigorous analytical training and creative thinking that informs her research approach.
10 years of coding experience
MSci, Physics, MSci, Physics at Imperial College LondonUniversity College LondonFree courses, English, Chemistry, Sustainable Development, Mathematics, Society of China, Critical Thinking, 1st class, Free courses, English, Chemistry, Sustainable Development, Mathematics, Society of China, Critical Thinking, 1st class at Uppsala UniversityCertificate of study, Piano, Solo Singing, Music Theory, Certificate of study, Piano, Solo Singing, Music Theory at Uppsala Local Music School ConservatoryCertificate, Creative Writing, Certificate, Creative Writing at Tärna FolkhögskolaA levels, Natural sciences with emphasis on German, 20.0 (22.5 with merit value), A levels, Natural sciences with emphasis on German, 20.0 (22.5 with merit value) at Katedralskolan i Uppsala
English, Swedish, German, Japanese, ChineseGithub contributions (5)
sqvarfort/data_probe_qubit_simulation
May 2016 - Jun 2016
Contributions:164 commits, 85 pushes, 1 branch in 25 days
sqvarfort/QM-Nonlinearities
Mar 2019 - Apr 2020
Contributions:2 commits, 4 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 1 month
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