Lewenstein Maciej

Maciej Lewenstein is a Professor at ICFO (Institute of Photonic Sciences) and ICREA (Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies), leading the Quantum Optics Theory Group. His research spans quantum optics, quantum information, physics of cold gases, light-matter interactions, statistical physics, and interdisciplinary applications of physics.

• Education:
  • 1978: MSc, Department of Physics, University of Warsaw
  • 1983: PhD in Physics, University of Essen
  • 1986: Habilitation, Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
  • 1993: Professor Title, granted by President of Poland

His research focuses on quantum optics and information, ultracold gases, and light-matter interactions, with significant contributions highlighted by his H-index of 86 (Web of Science). He has received prestigious awards, including the Willis E. Lamb Medal (2016), ERC Advanced Grants (2008, 2013), and the Humboldt Research Prize (2007).

He has held editorial roles, such as Associate Editor of Physical Review Letters (1997–2003), Chairman of the Quantum Optics Division of the German Physical Society (2004–2006), and Editor of multiple journals including Open Systems & Information Dynamics (2004–2012) and EPL (2008–2013).