Travis Humble
My vision is to advance scientific discovery and innovation through applications of quantum science and technology.
Education
1998 – 2005
PhD, Theoretical Chemistry
University of Oregon
Thesis: Nonlinear Wave Packet Interferometry and Molecular State Reconstruction
1994 – 1998
BSc, Chemistry with University Honors
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Thesis: A theoretical study of intra-molecular vibrational effects on the fractionation factor in molecules with low-barrier hydrogen bonds
Professional Experience
2022 – Now
Director
Quantum Science Center
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
I lead a partnership of 16 institutions to develop materials, algorithms, and devices for quantum science and technology by executing a strategic research plan that integrates basic and applied concepts.
2019 – Now
Editor-in-Chief
Transactions on Quantum Computing
Association of Computational Machinery
As the editor-in-chief, I manage the editorial board and oversee publication of high-impact, original research papers and select surveys on topics in quantum computing and quantum information science.
2017 – Now
Distinguished Scientist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
As a scientist, I work with a diverse team of highly skilled researchers to translate proof-of-principles concepts into practical solutions for scientific discovery and energy security.
2013 – Now
Assistant Professor, Joint Faculty Agreement
Bredesen Center
University of Tennessee
As a research professor at the Bredesen Center, I supervise the education and research of graduate students who are developing the future of energy-efficient computing.
2012 – Now
Director
Quantum Computing Institute
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
As director, I manage operations of the Quantum Computing User Program to promote the use of theory, computation, and experiment for research and development of quantum computing systems.
2020 – 2021
Deputy Director
Quantum Science Center
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Working with the QSC institutional partners, I led the development of quantum science and technologies, manage strategic partnerships and technology co-design, and assist in managing personnel and resources.
2018 – 2020
Associate Editor
Quantum Information Processing
Springer
As an Associate Editor, I managed the review and recommendation of manuscripts in experimental and theoretical research across all areas of quantum information science.
2012 – 2017
Senior Scientist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
As an information physicist, I spanned quantum and classical domains using theoretical and experimental methods to developed computation, communication, and sensing applications.
2009 – 2011
Research Scientist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
My research addressed quantum information science, digital signal processing, and computer science.
2007 – 2009
Assistant Staff Scientist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
I designed, developed, and implemented new sensor and signal processing systems based on classical, quantum, and hybrid physics.
2005 – 2007
Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
I developed new techniques for quantum teleportation using multi-modal photonic systems.
