Alexander Senichev received his bachelor's degree in physics in 2007 and his master's degree in applied mathematics and physics in 2009 from Saint Petersburg State University, Russia. In 2016, he earned his PhD in physics from the Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. From 2017 to 2020, he conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University, focusing on III-Nitride material systems for infrared optoelectronic devices. Since 2020, he has been a postdoctoral researcher at Purdue University's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he focuses on quantum information science and technology (QIST). His pioneering work on intrinsic quantum emitters in silicon nitride has resulted in field breakthroughs, patent, and high-impact journal publications. He plans to use his expertise in materials science, nanophotonics, and experimental quantum photonics to advance QIST in academia, industry, and society. At Purdue, he served as the President of the Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Association (PGA) at the Quantum Science Center (QSC), a National Quantum Information Science Research Center affiliated with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). He established the QSC PGA leadership team, launched the “Meet a QIST Expert” seminar series, organized the inaugural QSC Poster Session, and contributed to QSC’s Quantum Summer Schools. Senichev's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is rooted in his diverse background, spanning multiple countries and cultures. He believes that education is a lifelong, continuous pursuit. As a future faculty member, he is committed to promoting excellence in research and education, equipping students with critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for discovery.