The University of Glasgow Optical Society look forward to welcoming you to a talk from Dr Sara Restuccia at 4pm on Wednesday 30th July in room 223 of the ARC.
Dr Sara Restuccia is a Research Associate in the Optics Group at the University of Glasgow, where her work focuses on quantum entanglement and its applications in communication and sensing. Having joined the university in 2014, she completed her PhD in Experimental Quantum Optics in 2020 under the supervision of Prof. Miles Padgett. Her doctoral thesis, “Entanglement Enhanced Communication and Sensing,” laid the foundation for a series of high-impact research projects at the intersection of quantum mechanics and relativity.
Since completing her PhD, Dr Restuccia has continued to make significant contributions through research on quantum gyroscopes, photon bunching in rotating frames, and the interaction of entangled light with chiral materials—work that has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and international recognition.
Beyond her research, she has been an active member of the academic community through teaching, mentoring, and outreach. She co-led undergraduate physics projects, was twice named to the University of Glasgow’s ‘Mentor Hall of Fame,’ and has played a role in equity initiatives such as Athena SWAN and the IEEE Photonics Society.
This talk will summarise Dr Restuccia time at Glasgow and highlight some of the opportunities she has had during her research journey—spanning fundamental physics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific engagement.
Dr Restuccia will soon be moving on to a new role as a Quantum Engineer at QTI (Quantum Telecommunications Italy) in Florence, where she will continue to explore and apply quantum technologies in an industry setting.