Paloma Machain

Biography

Paloma is a condensed matter physicist specialized in topological phases of matter. Her experience in condensed matter physics goes from studying atomistic processes in 2D systems and coupling topological defects in chiral-magnets and superconducting systems to fabrication devices that host exotic topological phases of matter for quantum computing applications. In 2023, she joined Nokia-Bell Labs as a Quantum Computing Researcher, and she is responsible for the design, fabrication, optimization, and simulation of topological devices for the study of topological phases of matter and the realization of a topological qubit. She currently focuses on creating innovative and tailored approaches to device geometry and architecture to attain greater oscillation amplitudes in interferometry experiments. When not in the lab, she is either travelling or on a call with her family and friends.