David Mazziotti

David Mazziotti is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, James Franck Institute, Chicago Center for Theoretical Chemistry, and Chicago Quantum Exchange. His research focuses on many-particle quantum mechanics, particularly in quantum chemistry, computational physics, and quantum computing.

Prof. Mazziotti's work addresses the computational complexity of traditional quantum mechanics by developing reduced density matrix approaches that enable polynomial scaling with the number of particles. His research has significant implications for understanding strong electron correlations, quantum materials, and enabling molecular simulations on quantum computers.

Recent publications highlight advancements in shadow tomography, density functional theory generalizations, and applications to exciton-condensate coexistence. These align with his interests in quantum algorithms, electronic structure theory, and modeling systems relevant to sustainability and biological chemistry.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of American Physical Society (2022)

Advising and Grants: He mentors graduate students like Irma Avdic and has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. His team explores applications in renewable energy materials, quantum computing, and metalloenzyme chemistry.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Mazziotti Lab at the University of Chicago, part of multidisciplinary collaborations including the Chicago Quantum Exchange and Enabling Practical-scale Quantum Computing Expedition (EPiQC).