Daniel Hendrik Malz

Daniel Hendrik Malz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on theoretical aspects of quantum technology, with particular emphasis on quantum information theory, quantum optics, and many-body physics. He is embedded in the Quantum for Life center and QMATH research group, and maintains strong collaborations with experimental groups at the nearby Niels Bohr Institute.

Dr. Malz received his PhD from the University of Cambridge (2015-2018) under the supervision of Andreas Nunnenkamp, following his BA and MMath at Trinity College, Cambridge (2011-2015). He held postdoctoral positions at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (2018-2022) working with Ignacio Cirac, and at the Technical University of Munich (2022-2023) with Johannes Knolle, before joining the University of Copenhagen as an Assistant Professor in April 2023.

His research program spans several interconnected areas in quantum physics. In quantum optics, he investigates many-body phenomena in open quantum systems, particularly collective effects like superradiance in waveguide QED and chiral systems. His work in quantum information theory focuses on the computational complexity of quantum many-body problems, random quantum circuits, and the boundary between classically simulable and quantum-computationally hard problems. He has made significant contributions to tensor network state preparation, developing efficient methods for creating these important quantum states. In quantum simulation, he explores novel approaches to simulating complex quantum systems, particularly using atomic arrays and superconducting circuits.

Dr. Malz's publication record shows a strong focus on theoretical quantum physics with increasing engagement with experimental implementations. His recent work demonstrates a trend toward more applied research that bridges theoretical concepts with experimental feasibility, particularly in the areas of photonic quantum computing and superconducting circuit implementations. The breadth of his work spans fundamental theoretical questions to potential applications in quantum simulation and computation.

Dr. Malz is actively building his research group at the University of Copenhagen and is hiring both PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. He maintains strong connections with experimental groups, particularly in the quantum optics section of the Niels Bohr Institute, and is part of Copenhagen's vibrant quantum research ecosystem, which includes the Novo Nordisk Quantum Computing Programme.

His research group operates within the Department of Mathematical Sciences but is deeply integrated with Copenhagen's broader quantum research community, including collaborations with the Niels Bohr Institute and participation in the Quantum for Life center. This interdisciplinary environment allows for close interaction between theoretical and experimental researchers across multiple quantum platforms.