Dr. Julia Scherschligt is a leading expert in metrology and instrument science at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). With over 15 years of experience, she has made significant contributions to the development and standardization of pressure and vacuum measurements. Scherschligt currently serves as the chair of the Working Group for Pressure and Vacuum in the Consultative Committee for Mass and Related Quantities (CCM-WGPV), an international organization responsible for ensuring consistency in pressure and vacuum measurements across different laboratories.
In her role at NIST, Scherschligt has led research programs focused on using quantum physics to develop new technologies with practical applications. One of her key projects involves realizing the pascal unit of pressure at ultra and extreme high vacuum levels using cold trapped atoms. She has also worked to expand NIST’s research in quantum, photonics, and optomechanics-based technologies.
Throughout her career, Scherschligt has received numerous awards for her contributions to science and safety, including the NIST Safety Award, the NIST Judson C. French Award, and a NIST Bronze Medal. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has been a Fellow of the American Vacuum Society (AVS) since 2016.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/people/julia-scherschligt
Keywords: Quantum Physics, Metrology, Vacuum Technology, Quantum Devices, Optomechanics
