Justin Earley

Research Overview

The Earley Lab develops novel instrumentation methods to understand and control electron spin systems for quantum information science and technology. We specifically focus on molecular qubits because they offer unique advantages over traditional qubit platforms: the potential for rational design of quantum systems with predictable coherence properties, scalable manufacturing through synthetic chemistry, and integration into dynamic environments for practical quantum integration.

We tackle these interconnected challenges through a holistic approach centered on developing new spectroscopic methods that provide unique perspectives on molecular electron spin systems. Our integrated strategy combines: 

1. Designing new instrumentation in the radio frequency, optical, and magnetic domains that enables unprecedented measurements of molecular quantum systems, 
2. Investigating model molecular systems using these custom tools to reveal previously inaccessible physics
3. Establishing structure-function relationships by either chemically tuning molecular systems or probing existing molecular systems with new spectroscopies. 

By taking this integrated approach, we enable breakthrough quantum technologies that operate in real-world, scalable conditions. 

Research Environment

Our lab combines expertise across multiple disciplines, bringing together students and researchers with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, and engineering. We believe that the most exciting discoveries happen at the boundaries between fields, and our collaborative approach reflects this philosophy. Students in the lab gain hands-on experience with novel instrumentation development, quantum physics, and chemical design while working on projects that have both fundamental scientific importance and practical applications.