Ryan Y. Manley

Electrical Engineering Student | Quantum Researcher

Ryan Manley

As a Purdue University Electrical Engineering student, I'm passionate about the intersection of hardware, software, and quantum phenomena. My goal is to build the tangible instruments that fuel and apply the next wave of quantum discovery to address our energy, sustainability, and medical challenges. From national labs to university groups, I enjoy tackling complex challenges and creating tools that enable new research.

Featured Projects

Quantum Sensing Microscopy

Quantum Sensing Microscopy

At Oak Ridge National Lab, I built a room-temperature quantum sensing microscope. I designed and conducted experiments to probe Johnson noise using boron vacancy centers in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN).

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Purdue's Quantum Student Organization Website

Purdue's Quantum Student Organization Website

As vice president, I led the redesign of Purdue's Quantum Student Organization website (from a google site) to enhance user experience, automation, security, and organizational transparency.

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CrysTool Hub

CrysTool Hub

I single-handedly developed a full-stack web application with publicly available tools to accelerate materials research by automating complex calculations and synthesis plans.

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Twisted 2D Materials

Twisted 2D Materials

At Purdue's Quantum Matter and Devices Group, I'm developing a method to create twisted semiconductor TMD bilayers with a manipulable twist angle, leveraging superlubricity with piezoelectricity and magnetism.

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Skills & Technologies

Languages & Frameworks

  • Python
  • Next.js / React.js
  • JavaScript / HTML / CSS
  • Java, C, C++
  • MATLAB

Quantum & Simulation

  • Qiskit
  • TensorFlow
  • Quantum Espresso (DFT)
  • SRIM

Hardware & Lab

  • Atomic Force Microscopy
  • X-Ray Diffraction
  • 2D Material Exfoliation
  • Circuit Design & Optics

Developer Tools

  • Git & GitHub
  • Flask
  • Onshape & Fusion 360
  • R & Excel

Community & Leadership

Quantum Student Organization (Purdue University)

Website

Purdue's leading student organization for quantum information science and engineering, fostering a community of learners, researchers, and future quantum pioneers.

Aug 2023 - Present

Vice President

Manage funds for Purdue's largest quantum events, oversee all club sectors, and correspond with advising professors.

Jan 2023 - Present

Project Founder (Ghost Imaging)

Lead a project simulating entangled photons on Qiskit to explore novel imaging capabilities for cancer detection.

Quantum Coalition (International Non-Profit)

Website

A global initiative connecting university quantum computing clubs to democratize access to quantum education and build a diverse, international community.

Sep 2022 - Present

Purdue Representative

Represent Purdue's quantum club in a global coalition, contributing to a shared learning resources initiative.

Mar 2023 - May 2023

Hackathon Organizer (FLiQ)

Organized an international hackathon, designing challenges with MOTH Quantum and moderating programs.

Feb 2023

AI for Good Moderator

Moderated AI for Good program with Quantum Village Co-Founder Victoria Kumaran.

Foundational Experiences

July 2022

Joint Science & Technology Institute (JSTI West)

Green Microbial Factory Group Member

Awarded a fully-paid internship by the DOE & DTRA to research the biotechnological potential of cyanobacteria, focusing on producing bioplastics from sunlight, water, and air.

April - May 2022

HackExeter Hackathon

Organizer

Contacted schools to advertise the global, virtual hackathon, helping it reach over 100 participants, and coordinated the event on Discord.