Alessio Celi

Dr. Alessio Celi serves as Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and Visiting Professor at ICFO. His internationally recognized research bridges theoretical physics, quantum simulation, and experimental atomic systems.

His primary research domains include:

• Quantum simulation of many-body phenomena
• Gauge theories emulation using atomic platforms
• Quantum magnetism and topological order
• High-energy physics phenomena in condensed matter systems

Professor Celi's work has yielded publications in premier journals including Nature, Nature Photonics, and Physical Review Letters. His research trajectory shows consistent focus on developing experimental pathways for quantum simulation since 2009, with increasing emphasis on gauge theories since joining UAB.

His current research program is supported by active national and international grants. Students benefit from his extensive collaboration network spanning ICFO, University of Innsbruck, and University of Barcelona.

Professor Celi has built an independent research line at UAB focusing on quantum simulation using Rydberg atoms and Raman-dressed gases, positioning his group at the forefront of quantum emulation techniques.