About Me

My name is Andrew Forbes. I am a graduate PhD student and researcher at the University of New Mexico where I am pursuing a PhD in Quantum Physics. I received my bachelors in Physics from Brooklyn College in NYC in 2020, with a minor in Mathematics as well as in music theory. I tutor students every day in math ranging from basic Algebra to Calculus II, and have a strong passion for helping people understand the rich subject of mathematics.

My enjoyment comes from getting to see real growth in my students, and from seeing people who thought that math would be their worst subject come to see that it has true beauty.

I know how it feels to struggle in math. The first time I took Calculus in high school I struggled and complained that it felt “confusing” and “arbitrary”. There have been plenty of times where I’ve felt behind in my subject, and concerned that I would not be able to catch up to the rest of my peers.

What I didn’t know then was that all I really needed was somebody to sit down with me and understand where I was coming from and why I was confused. After engaging with tutors later in life, and furthering my studies in math and science, I have obtained a real appreciation for the benefits of private tutoring.

Math is not always obvious, and it can feel frightening to worry about whether or not passing is within your reach. I’m here to let you know that it is, and that despite the confusing lessons and unhelpful teachers you may have encountered, math can become a wonderful and enjoyable tool that you can carry with you throughout your lifetime.

My research interests are in quantum computation and information processing, spin ensembles, quantum metrology, and non-Gaussian quantum states. I am a theoretical physicist, so my research requires the constant application of mathematics to real world phenomena.