About
Professor Igor Abrikosov is a Professor, Head of Division, and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research group focuses on theoretical simulations to advance materials science and industry applications. He leads projects involving extreme conditions, materials design, and quantum technologies, supported by grants from the Swedish Research Council, SSF, and Wallenberg Foundation.
Education includes a Candidate (1991) and Doctorate (1997) in Physics and Mathematics from the Moscow Steel & Alloys Institute, followed by roles at Uppsala University and international collaborations. His research interests span solid-state physics, materials properties under extreme conditions, and computational modeling.
Recent work includes discoveries in phase transitions, quantum materials, and defect engineering. His group emphasizes collaborative environments, with systematic credit to contributors. Key projects include materials at extreme pressures, functional carbides, and quantum technologies. He coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives like the Swedish e-Science Research Centre and the International Interdisciplinary Materials Science Laboratory for Advanced Functional Materials.
Grants include funding for quantum bit research (Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation) and predictive materials design (VR/SSF). His team includes over 40 members, with active PhD students and postdocs. He has pioneered theoretical foundations for novel materials synthesis under high pressure, such as beryllonitrene and silica phases.
