
BAHADIR DÖNMEZ
Master’s Student · Quantum Engineering
BORN: Erzincan, Turkey
RESIDENCE: Zürich, Switzerland
NATIONALITY: Turkish
ALMA MATER: Bogazici University
INSTITUTION: ETH Zürich
RESUME
Doing world-class research is what gives me the greatest joy in life. My research interest lies at the intersection of Electronics, Information Processing, Quantum Computing and Quantum Devices.. In addition to being very enthusiastic and hardworking in scientific domain, I enjoy participating in various extracurricular activities that would enhance my leadership and team working skills.
EDUCATION
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Courses taken mainly on: Quantum Information Processing, Qiskit, FPGAs, Superconducting Devices, Quantum Optics, Semiconductor Nanostructures
BSc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BSc. in Physics (Double Major)
Sep. 2014 – Jun. 2019
Istanbul, Turkey
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Overall GPA: 3.70/4.00
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Honors: High Honors, Rectorate Award
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Courses taken mainly on: CMOS VLSI, FPGAs, Signals Processing, Numerical Methods, Microelectronic Circuits, Materials Science, Physical Electronics, Solid State Physics, Experimental Physics
Erasmus Program in Electrical Engineering (with Full Scholarship)
Apr. 2017 – Sep. 2017
Munich, Germany
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Courses taken mainly on: Operational Amplifiers, Control Systems, Nanoelectronics, Quantum Mechanics
Dual Diploma of Turkish and German Education Systems in Mathematics and Sciences Track
Sep. 2009 – Jun. 2014
Istanbul, Turkey
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Turkish Diploma Grade: 95.24/100
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German Abitur Grade: 1.4/6.0
EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT
Semester Thesis Student
Sep. 2020 – Dec. 2020
Zürich, Switzerland
Principal Investigator: Prof. Andreas Wallraff
Supervisor: François Swiadek
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Developed an integrated design framework in Mathematica for the readout circuitry of the quantum processors.
Research Assistant
Dec. 2019 – Sep. 2020
Zürich, Switzerland
Principal Investigator: Prof. Andreas Wallraff
Supervisors: Dr. Philipp Kurpiers, Josua Schär & Simon Storz
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Created CAD models and drawings for a new light-tight and bottom accessible 8-port sample holder using Inventor.
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Designed the 10mK temperature plate cabling compatible with the new sample holder and side port of the cryostat.
Summer Intern
Jun. 2019 – Oct. 2019
Zürich, Switzerland
Principal Investigator: Prof. Andreas Wallraff
Supervisor: Dr. Sebastian Krinner
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Used KiCAD to design PCB schematics and layout of a bi-directional current source of a superconducting RF switch.
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Developed C based Microcontroller firmware for PIC18F24J50 and Python based control software for the host PC.
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Stabilized temperature using LakeShore Controller 331 and adapted the LabView interface for temp. monitoring.
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Implemented analysis functions in Mathematica for Character Randomized Benchmarking of two-qubit gates.
Summer Intern
Jul. 2018 – Sep. 2018
Zürich, Switzerland
Principal Investigator: Prof. Andreas Wallraff
Supervisor: Dr. Abdulkadir Akin
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Developed arbitrary waveform generator for low latency quantum feedback system using Virtex-7 FPGA.
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Created functions in Visual Studio to program the AWG, converted them to DLL’s to build a LabVIEW interface.
Research Assistant & Bachelor Thesis Student
Sep. 2017 – May. 2019
Istanbul, Turkey
Principal Investigator: Prof. Şenol Mutlu
Supervisors: Ozan Ertop & Zahid Sağıroğlu
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Paper (IEEE)
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Fabricated water-gated field effect transistor through photo-lithography using CVD deposited graphene on SOI.
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Developed a VB Script to program Impedance Analyzer and automate impedance measurements using macros.
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Analyzed the impedance data with MATLAB to extract the RC time constant and solution conductivity.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sep. 2016 – Apr. 2017
Istanbul, Turkey
Principal Investigator: Prof. Özhan Özatay
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Performed simulations COMSOL Multiphysics and Object Oriented MicroMagnetic Framework.
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
Secretary
Nov. 2019 – Nov. 2020
Zürich, Switzerland
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Maintained membership forms and prepared official documents of the society.
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Designed social media graphics and the new web page: turquia1912.org.
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Co-organized a reception to celebrate Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.
President of Engineering Faculty and Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department
Jun. 2018 – Jun. 2019
Istanbul, Turkey
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Attended the Faculty Board meetings held biweekly and represented 2200 engineering students.
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Co-organized Graduation Ball and After Party 2019 for over 700 attendees.
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Projects implemented: Grad School Consultancy, Quick Start Guide to Department, Career Development Program
Vice President of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department
Nov. 2017 – Jun. 2018
Istanbul, Turkey
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Projects implemented: Undergraduate Research Program, Academy Seminars Video Series, Mentorship Program
Power & Energy Society Founder & Chair
May. 2015 – Feb. 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
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Conference organized and led: Bogazici Energy Summit (Received IBM Students for a Smarter Planet Award)