Miranda Thompson

Senior Scientist at Xanadu | Cryogenic Photon Detectors

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

I am a senior scientist at Xanadu working on cryogenic photon detection. Previously, I was an NRC postdoc at NIST Boulder working with the Quantum Sensors Division. In graduate school I studied the current-phase relationship of Josephson junctions with insulating and metallic barriers. I have experience in novel micro-fabrication of superconductive electronics and thin film deposition. As an active member of the board for the Applied Superconductivity Conference, I am deeply engaged with the latest advancements and trends in the field. I am now seeking to leverage my expertise in superconductive fabrication and research to drive innovation and excellence in the field.

Experience

  • Senior Scientist - Cryogenic Photon Detection at Xanadu
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Physicist - NRC Postdoc
      Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      May 2017 - May 2023 · 6 yrs 1 mo