Michael Romalis

Michael Romalis is Professor of Physics at Princeton University, specializing in precision atomic physics measurements for fundamental physics investigations and quantum sensor development.

Education:
Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University (1997)
B.S. in Physics from Illinois Institute of Technology

Research Interests: Develops advanced atomic magnetometers, nuclear spin co-magnetometers, and Rydberg atom microwave detectors to probe fundamental symmetries, search for new physics beyond the Standard Model, and create practical quantum sensors.

Publication Focus: Recent work establishes tests of Lorentz invariance, sets limits on exotic spin-dependent forces, and advances atomic magnetometer sensitivity for applications in neuroscience and fundamental physics.

Honors:

• Fellow of the American Physical Society (2012)
• Francis Pipkin Award (2010)

Laboratory: Leads experimental research developing quantum sensors with applications ranging from brain imaging to tests of fundamental physics principles. Collaborates on projects pushing the limits of quantum measurement precision.