While at the university, Sam did his research on near-term hybrid classical-quantum algorithms and the simulation of simple quantum systems using IBM Qiskit. He completed the BS Physics program in 2024, graduating <em>cum laude</em>. In his free time, Sam likes to stay informed on recent scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies as well as pursue his hobbies of cooking, reading manga/manhwa, and playing video games. He is currently studying machine learning and quantum computing in preparation for employment within the industry.