Igor Marković

Dr. Igor Marković is an Assistant Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Birmingham's School of Physics and Astronomy. He is also affiliated with the Diamond Light Source synchrotron facility in the UK. His research focuses on novel electronic phenomena in quantum materials using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), with a particular emphasis on spin-orbit coupling's role in generating exotic electronic phases. His work spans international collaborations at synchrotron facilities and involves technical development of strain-tuning capabilities for in-situ experiments.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University of St Andrews (2020)
• MSc in Physics, University of Zagreb (2015)
• BSc in Physics, University of Zagreb (2016)

Research Interests:
Dr. Marković explores quantum materials through advanced spectroscopic techniques. His studies investigate how crystalline symmetry, electronic interactions, and external parameters (e.g., strain) influence electronic phases. Key topics include topological quantum materials, spin-polarized surface states, and Weyl semimetals. He actively develops experimental methods for high-resolution ARPES under controlled conditions.

Grants & Advising:
No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the text. His current research program at Birmingham focuses on electronic structure studies and strain-tuning capabilities at synchrotron beamlines.

Labs & Collaborations:
Affiliated with the Condensed Matter group at Birmingham and the Quantum Matter Institute (UBC, Canada). Technical leadership in strain development at Diamond Light Source.