Paul Brumer

Paul Brumer is a Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Chemistry, and a core member of the Chemical Physics Theory Group. His research focuses on theoretical chemical physics, particularly controlling molecular dynamics with lasers, quantum dynamics on the nanoscale, and foundational issues in quantum mechanics. He explores laser control of molecular processes, quantum coherence in nanoscale systems (e.g., photosynthetic processes), and the interplay between quantum and classical mechanics.

Key research areas include:

• Coherent control of photodissociation, molecular collisions, and transport in molecular wires.
• Quantum coherence in semiconductor devices and large-molecule experiments.
• Decoherence, entanglement, and classical-quantum correspondence in open systems.

His work bridges disciplines like applied mathematics, computer science, and materials discovery, contributing to quantum computing and machine learning applications in chemistry. Brumer collaborates within the Chemical Physics Theory Group, advancing theoretical frameworks for energy transfer, quantum dissipation, and self-driving chemical laboratories.