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Shohini Ghose on Short Wave Podcast
March 6, 2026

Dr. Shohini Ghose

Shohini Ghose received her PhD from UNM Physics in 2013 and has become a leader in quantum computing.

She has also become a leading advocate for women in science.

In 2023 she wrote a book entitled "He…


ThorLabs Mobile Optics Lab Visit
March 3, 2026

ThorLabs set up next to PAIS


ThorLabs Mobile Photonics Lab had a successful visit! All photos by Alex Albrecht

UNM students, faculty, and staff, as well as Albuquerque Academy students were able to experience the ThorLabs Mobile …


QNM-I Builds on Early Momentum
February 20, 2026

Quantum New Mexico Institute

In an effort to capitalize on the next wave of the quantum revolution, The University of New Mexico, along with partners including Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory…


New Faculty
September 6, 2025

Niklas Mueller
We welcome our new faculty members Assistant Professor Niklas Mueller, who began in January of this year, as well as Assistant Professor Francisco Salces Carcoba and Associate Professor Denis Seletski…

QNM-I Quantum News
August 29, 2025

Quantum New Mexico Institute

QNM-I celebrates quantum venture studio investment and Quantum Week in New Mexico


3 NSF CAREER awardees
August 21, 2025

NSF CAREER award recipients

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Physics and Astronomy scored a rare scientific hat trick this summer as three faculty members received the National Science Foundation’s prest…


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