Our team

Researchers and educators working where neuromorphic computing, quantum technologies and artificial intelligence meet.

The INQUIRE Lab team at Bizzell Memorial Library

Principal investigators

Dr. Mike Banad

Dr. Mike Banad

Associate Professor, Director of NICS Lab

Dr. Banad leads the Neuromorphic Intelligent Computing Systems (NICS) research laboratory, focusing on integrating advancements across materials, devices, circuits, systems, algorithms, and applications at the University of Oklahoma.

His research interests include neuromorphic computing, intelligent autonomous systems, distributed learning algorithms, and energy-efficient circuit design.

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Dr. Sarah S. Sharif

Dr. Sarah S. Sharif

Assistant Professor, Director of QNETS

Dr. Sharif directs the Quantum Nanophotonic Engineering Technology & System (QNETS) group at the University of Oklahoma, focusing on advancing optical and quantum systems.

Her research includes pioneering work in neuromorphic photonics and machine learning applications for optical and quantum optical systems.

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Graduate students

PhD and master's researchers working across neuromorphic computing, quantum technologies and AI.

Undergraduate researchers

Undergraduates doing hands-on research on real lab projects.

Visiting and exchange students

Students who join from partner institutions to collaborate on research.

Alumni

Former members now in academia, industry and beyond.