Björn Sothmann

Prof. Björn Sothmann is a Principal Investigator at the Collaborative Research Centre 1242, affiliated with the University of Duisburg-Essen. He leads the project A02 Charge Carrier Dynamics in Nanostructures, focusing on quantum transport and condensed matter physics.

His research explores quantum dynamics in nanoscale systems, including superconductors, quantum dots, and thermoelectrics. Key interests include:

• Nonequilibrium electron dynamics in heterostructures
• Superconductor-quantum dot hybrids
• Floquet engineering in time-periodic systems
• Full counting statistics and quantum coherence

His 15 most recent publications (2017–2024) reveal a consistent focus on quantum transport, superconductivity, and nanostructure dynamics. Predominant themes include real-time quantum measurements, pair-amplitude dynamics in hybrid systems, and advanced statistical methods like Lee-Yang zeros and factorial cumulants.