Andrew MacGregor Childs | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | California Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Known for | Quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum walk |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer science, physics |
| Institutions | University of Maryland University of Waterloo |
| Doctoral advisor | Edward Farhi |
| Website | www |
Andrew MacGregor Childs is an American computer scientist and physicist known for his work on quantum computing. He is currently a professor in the department of computer science and Institute for Advanced Computer Studies at the University of Maryland. He also co-directs the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science, a partnership between the University of Maryland and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.[1]