About the Lab
The Hybrid Quantum Atom–Photon Chip Lab at Bar-Ilan University’s Faculty of Engineering explores the interaction between atoms and photonic chips, aiming to develop hybrid atomic–photonic systems on a chip for quantum metrology, computation, and communication.
Our research combines expertise in quantum information science, quantum photonics, nanophotonics, nanofabrication, atomic physics, and precision metrology, bridging the worlds of light and matter to enable next-generation quantum technologies.
Scholar Profile
Dr. Zektzer earned his MSc and PhD in Applied Physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He did postdoctoral research at the Joint Quantum Institute, a program shared by the University of Maryland and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology).
At Bar-Ilan University’s Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Zektzer’s lab is pioneering hybrid atomic photonic chips for quantum communication, computation, and measurement using hot vapor technology. Currently, quantum devices require ultra-low temperatures and bulky setups that are only available in a lab setting. His work could pave the way for room‑temperature chip-scale devices, aligning him with global efforts to bring quantum technologies into practical use.
