Mouhamad Al-Mahmoud - Postdoctoral Researcher

Q: Where is Mouhamad based?

Mouhamad is based in Gent, Belgium .

Q: What languages does Mouhamad speak?

Mouhamad speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mouhamad have?

Mouhamad has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Mouhamad has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Mouhamad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mouhamad's latest experience?

Mouhamad's most recent position is Postdoctoral Researcher at Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec .

Q: What companies has Mouhamad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mouhamad has worked for Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec , Theoretical Physics Division, Faculty of Physics and Sofia University .

Q: Which industries is Mouhamad most experienced in?

Mouhamad is most experienced in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Mouhamad most experienced in?

Mouhamad is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Mouhamad worked in recently?

Mouhamad has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Mouhamad worked in recently?

Mouhamad has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development .

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Gent, Belgium

Experience

Dec 2022 - Present

3 years 3 months

Ghent, Belgium

Postdoctoral Researcher

Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec

Working on the development of silicon-based integrated quantum squeezers which generate quantum states with reduced noise in one quadrature below the standard quantum limit
Designing and optimizing quantum squeezers for silicon photonic platforms, addressing critical challenges of high optical losses and material nonlinearity
Implementing four-wave mixing processes to generate correlated photon pairs crucial for quantum state manipulation
Developing high-precision designs with careful consideration of wavelength selection, propagation losses, and phase-matching conditions
Conducting detailed simulations and experimental characterizations to validate device performance

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Research Project: Optical Circulator Design (Secondment)

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Conducted theoretical and experimental work on advanced optical devices
Designed and implemented a novel four-port polarization-dependent optical circulator
Carried out experimental validation in the Laboratory of Nonlinear Optics and Quantum Optics

Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

1 month

Munich, Germany

Visiting Researcher

Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics

Designed and implemented a novel four-port polarization-dependent optical circulator
Carried out experimental validation in the Laboratory of Nonlinear Optics and Quantum Optics

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

6 months

Orsay, France

Researcher

Linear Accelerator Laboratory (LAL), CNRS

Investigated optical non-linearity (Kerr effect) in very low-pressure gas systems as part of the DeLLight project (Deflection of Light by Light in Vacuum - QED)
Developed numerical and experimental tools for refractive index modification measurements in vacuum
Conducted precise optical measurements and data analysis for quantum electrodynamics experiments

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

5 years

Sofia, Bulgaria

PhD Researcher

Theoretical Physics Division, Faculty of Physics, Sofia University

Developed novel optical devices and systems by applying quantum control concepts to classical physics problems
Designed quantum-inspired broadband optical devices including robust polarization rotators for optical quantum computing applications and segmented crystals for broadband optical parametric amplification
Created non-hermitian quantum-like frequency conversion beam splitters
Invented a nonreciprocal wave plate with direction-dependent retardation and a high-performance polarization-independent optical isolator (43–51 dB isolation)
Led theoretical development at the Quantum Optics & Quantum Information group and successfully implemented experimental validations in French and German laboratories
Published results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

6 months

Metz, France

Researcher

Integrated Photonics Laboratory of Materials, Optics, Photonics & Systems, Université de Lorraine

Studied light propagation in three-waveguide networks using the coupling modes method
Investigated the Stimulated Raman Adiabatic Passage (STIRAP) phenomenon
Implemented beam propagation methods for optical system analysis
Developed theoretical models comparing classical and quantum systems

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (5.5 years), Information Technology (3 years), and Government and Administration (0.5 years).

Education

Information Technology

Government and Administration

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Experienced in Research and Development (8.5 years) and Product Development (3 years).

Research and Development

Product Development

Summary

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Photonics Research Group (PRG) of Ghent University-imec, specializing in integrated quantum squeezers on silicon platforms. My PhD research leveraged quantum control techniques to develop cutting-edge solutions in classical physics and optics, resulting in innovative photonic devices. I offer an integrated profile combining theoretical depth and experimental expertise in quantum optics and integrated photonics, with robust skills in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, simulation, and performance optimization.

Skills

Quantum Squeezing
Scientific Simulations
Quantum Control Techniques
Multi-state Quantum Systems
Quantum Optics/information
Polarization Manipulation
Nonlinear Optics
Integrated Photonics
Teaming Skills
Creativity
Organization
International Initiative
Teamwork
Curiosity
Rapid Learning And Continuous Adaptation To Advances In Physics And Programming Tools
Designing And Delivering Production-ready Applications For Multi-agent Ai Systems
Applying Advanced Ai Techniques To Drive Innovation In Physics And Computational Research
Mathematica
Python
Matlab
Lumerical
Tidy3d
Luceda/ipkiss
Gds Factory
Flutter
Android
Latex
Ai Agent Development
Single And Multi-agent Systems For Research Automation And Collaboration
Teaching Platforms: Google Adk, Langchain
Canva
Blender
Python/manim
Figma

Languages

Arabic

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

Sofia University

Ph.D., Quantum-Classical Physics · Quantum-Classical Physics · Sofia, Bulgaria

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

Université de Lorraine

Masters of Sciences & Technologies · Sciences & Technologies · Metz, France

Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

Lebanese University

License in Physics · Physics · Zahlé, Lebanon

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Mouhamad based?

Mouhamad is based in Gent, Belgium.

What languages does Mouhamad speak?

Mouhamad speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mouhamad have?

Mouhamad has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Mouhamad has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Mouhamad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mouhamad be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mouhamad would be well-suited for roles such as: Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Project: Optical Circulator Design (Secondment), Visiting Researcher.

What is Mouhamad's latest experience?

Mouhamad's most recent position is Postdoctoral Researcher at Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec.

What companies has Mouhamad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mouhamad has worked for Photonics Research Group, Ghent University-imec, Theoretical Physics Division, Faculty of Physics and Sofia University.

Which industries is Mouhamad most experienced in?

Mouhamad is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Mouhamad most experienced in?

Mouhamad is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development.

Which industries has Mouhamad worked in recently?

Mouhamad has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Mouhamad worked in recently?

Mouhamad has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development.

What is Mouhamad's education?

Mouhamad holds a Doctorate in Quantum-Classical Physics from Sofia University, a Master in Sciences & Technologies from Université de Lorraine and a Bachelor in Physics from Lebanese University.

What is the availability of Mouhamad?

Mouhamad is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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