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Professor
Stanislav Smirnov is a Professor at the University of Geneva and holds a part-time position at the Chebyshev Laboratory of St. Petersburg State University. A leading figure in mathematical physics, he works on probability, complex analysis, and dynamical systems, with significant contributions to conformal invariance in statistical mechanics models.
Associate Professor
Bryan K. Clark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois, with his office located in the Engineering Sciences Building. He leads the Clark Research Group, which works at the intersection of quantum information, condensed matter physics, machine learning, and computing. Clark's research spans four main areas: Quantum Computing , where his group develops quantum algorithms and collaborates with experimentalists on superconducting qubit systems; Quantum Many-Body Physics , where he applies computational methods to understand emergent behavior in strongly correlated systems; Algorithms for the Quantum Many-Body Problem , where his group has pioneered techniques like Neural Network Backflow (NNBF) that represent state-of-the-art accuracy for simulating fermions and frustrated magnetism; and Machine Learning for Experiment , where his group develops techniques to analyze experimental data like scanning transmission electron microscopy images. His publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in bridging theoretical quantum information science with practical applications. Recent work focuses on neural network approaches to quantum simulation, quantum error correction/mitigation, and novel qubit architectures like the Floquet Fluxonium Molecule. His research shows a clear trajectory from fundamental questions about the quantum-classical boundary to practical implementations in quantum hardware. Clark actively mentors graduate students, with recent thesis defenses by Faisal Alam, Matt Thibodeau, Chad Germany, James Allen, and Abid. His group has secured significant funding from the NSF and IBM's IIDAI institute to support research in quantum computing and machine learning applications for nano-photonics manufacturing and error mitigation. The Clark Research Group maintains strong connections with experimental teams, particularly in superconducting qubit development and materials characterization. They've developed computational tools like QOSY (Quantum Operators from SYmmetry) that are publicly available on GitHub and have gained recognition in the quantum information community.
Professor
Yong Chen is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at Purdue University. His research spans quantum physics, nanotechnology, and materials science, focusing on advanced 2D materials, topological insulators, and quantum transport phenomena. Condensed Matter Physics Quantum Computing Nanotechnology Materials Science Photonics Spintronics Recent publications highlight his work on van der Waals heterostructures, Bose-Einstein condensates, Raman spectroscopy applications, and quantum interference effects. His studies often intersect with machine learning, energy storage, and synthetic magnetic field engineering of quantum systems. Yong Chen's email address is yongchen@purdue.edu , and further information can be accessed at his Purdue University profile .
Visiting Professor
Örs Legeza is a physicist and scientific advisor at the Wigner Research Centre for Physics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest, leading the Strongly Correlated Systems Research Group. He holds a visiting professorship at Philipps University Marburg, Germany, and has held fellowships at institutions like ETH Zurich and LMU Munich. His research focuses on developing tensor network state (TNS) methods for strongly correlated quantum systems, with applications in condensed matter physics, quantum chemistry, and nuclear structure calculations. Education: PhD from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (1997). He has collaborated with European institutions such as FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg and has been an Alexander von Humboldt awardee. His work bridges quantum information theory and computational mathematics to advance simulations of complex quantum systems. Research interests include quantum phase transitions, magnetic properties in solids, and ultracold atomic systems. His methods push computational boundaries for larger systems, integrating techniques like density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) and matrix product states (MPS). Notable awards include the 2021 Academy Prize and 2018 Humboldt Research Award. Recent articles explore quantum crystal imaging, tensor network algorithms, and nuclear structure calculations. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to quantum many-body problems.
Assistant Professor
Jong-Yeon Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he joined in 2023 after completing postdoctoral research at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. His work bridges condensed matter physics and quantum information science through investigations of quantum many-body phenomena. His educational background includes: B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from California Institute of Technology (2015) Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (2020) Professor Lee's research focuses on exotic quantum phenomena where information theory intersects condensed matter systems. He develops frameworks for understanding decoherence in topological phases, quantum criticality in open systems, and non-equilibrium dynamics using advanced numerical methods. His work on "decohered" quantum systems reveals how information-theoretic transitions relate to boundary quantum criticality, with implications for quantum computing robustness. His publication record shows consistent innovation in quantum information preservation under decoherence, topological phase characterization, and computational studies of correlated electron systems like twisted bilayer graphene. Recent work emphasizes decoding protocols for topological order recovery and information capacity under environmental entanglement. He was awarded the Richard P. Feynman Prize in Theoretical Physics during undergraduate studies at Caltech. Professor Lee actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, teaching graduate courses including PHYS 598 Special Topics in Physics. His group focuses on quantum simulation platforms and theoretical frameworks for noisy quantum systems. At Illinois, he contributes to the theoretical condensed matter and quantum information research ecosystem, developing collaborations across physics and engineering disciplines.
Professor
Garnet K. Chan is the Bren Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Rudolph A. Marcus Center for Theoretical Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology. He received his B.S. from the University of Cambridge in 1996 and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 2000. Dr. Chan's research lies at the interface of theoretical chemistry, condensed matter physics, and quantum information theory, focusing on quantum many-particle phenomena and the numerical methods to simulate them. His group has developed numerous methodologies including density matrix renormalization and tensor network algorithms, canonical transformation-based down-foldings, local quantum chemistry methods, quantum embeddings, and new quantum Monte Carlo algorithms. His work addresses problems that appear naively exponentially hard but where understanding of physics, particularly entanglement structure, allows for calculations of polynomial cost. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on quantum simulation techniques, particularly tensor network methods applied to strongly correlated systems. His research spans fundamental theoretical developments to practical applications in quantum computing, molecular simulation, and materials science, with increasing integration of machine learning techniques and GPU acceleration in computational chemistry frameworks. Dr. Chan leads an active research group at Caltech dedicated to simulating chemical and physical systems at the level of many-particle quantum mechanics. His group has welcomed numerous researchers including Kasra Hejazi, Zuxin Jin, Zhihao Cui, Ke Liao, Henrik Larsson, and Wenyuan Liu. He teaches courses in Physical Chemistry (Ch 21 abc) and Advanced Quantum Chemistry (Ch 225), contributing significantly to theoretical chemistry education at Caltech.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gushu Li is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science, affiliated with the Computer and Information Science Department (primary) and Electrical and Systems Engineering Department (secondary). He leads the Penn Quantum System Lab, focusing on quantum computing software-hardware co-design. University: University of Pennsylvania School: School of Engineering and Applied Science Department: Computer and Information Science Academic Rank: Assistant Professor His research spans quantum compilers, programming languages, algorithm optimization, computer architecture, and electronic design automation. He develops techniques for quantum error correction verification, qubit mapping, and hybrid quantum-classical systems, with work integrated into IBM's Qiskit and Quantinuum's TKET frameworks. The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in quantum simulation , bosonic quantum computing , fermion-to-qubit mapping , and NISQ-era architectures . Key methodologies include symbolic Hamiltonian compilation, adaptive tree structures, and runtime assertions for quantum program testing. 2024: NSF CAREER Award, NVIDIA Academic Grant Program Award, Intel Rising Star Faculty Award 2021-2022: QISE-NET Triplet Fellow, ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Paper Award, multiple travel grants 2015-2017: Fellowships from UCSB, UChicago, and DAC Dr. Li advises four PhD students and actively recruits candidates with FPGA/digital design skills for 2025. His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary backgrounds to tackle quantum system challenges.
Professor
Leonid Glazman is the Donner Professor of Physics and Professor of Applied Physics at Yale University. His research focuses on condensed matter physics, particularly in mesoscopic systems, superconductivity, and topological materials. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and recipient of the Humboldt Research Award. His work explores quantum fluctuations in low-dimensional systems, nonlinear Luttinger liquids, and superconducting qubits such as fluxonium. Collaborations with experimentalists like Rob Schoelkopf and Michel Devoret have led to breakthroughs in quantum technologies. Key research areas include topological insulators, helical edge states, and the dynamics of quantum phase slips. His theoretical contributions span Coulomb blockade effects, Kondo physics in quantum dots, and vortex lattice dynamics in layered superconductors. Recent studies address quantum interference in superconducting circuits and the development of high-coherence qubit architectures. Awards: Humboldt Research Award, APS Fellowship Grants: Supported by the Simons Foundation and National Science Foundation Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Yale Quantum Institute and experimental groups on superconducting devices His publications include seminal reviews on nonlinear Luttinger liquids and articles in Nature , Science , and Physical Review Letters . Current research emphasizes topological superconductivity, Majorana fermions, and quantum noise suppression in qubits.
Professor
Peter Oppeneer is a Professor in the Materials Theory group within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University, Sweden. His research program focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics with emphasis on ultrafast phenomena and magnetic materials. His research interests span femtosecond magnetism, ultrafast spin and orbital currents, out-of-equilibrium magnon and phonon dynamics, unconventional superconductivity, multipolar and hidden order parameters, and orbitronics. The group develops both analytical theories and numerical simulation codes, combining ab initio methods with model Hamiltonian approaches. Key research thrusts include ultrafast demagnetization mechanisms, spin-crossover materials, molecular spintronics, and topological quantum states in magnetic materials. Analysis of recent publications reveals strong focus on altermagnetism, terahertz spin dynamics, Dirac semimetals, and laser-induced phase transitions. The group's work bridges fundamental quantum theory with applications in next-generation spintronic devices and ultrafast magnetic switching technologies. Collaborative activities include work with experimental groups on ultrafast spectroscopy, X-ray magnetic circular dichroism, and terahertz emission studies. The group maintains active collaborations across Europe and internationally, particularly in the areas of femtosecond magnetism and topological materials. Research infrastructure includes development of specialized computational codes for Eliashberg theory, dynamical mean field theory, and ultrafast spin dynamics simulations. The group contributes to major international facilities including synchrotron and free-electron laser sources for time-resolved studies.
Professor
Patrick A. Lee is the William & Emma Rogers Professor of Physics at MIT, active since 1982. He specializes in condensed matter theory and mesoscopic physics, focusing on strongly correlated electronic systems and high-temperature superconductivity. His research explores quantum transport phenomena, disordered systems, and many-body field theory. Affiliations: MIT Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group at MIT Education: PhD '70 from MIT (implied by institutional credential notation). Research emphasizes novel phenomena in doped Mott insulators and quantum Hall effects. He pioneered concepts like universal conductance fluctuations in mesoscopic systems. Awards: 2022 Anatoly Larkin Senior Researcher Award 2005 Dirac Medal (ICTP) 1991 Oliver Buckley Prize (APS) APS Fellow (1986) His work bridges theory and experiment, influencing quantum computing through insights into Majorana fermions. Active in theoretical physics since joining MIT, with prior Bell Labs tenure (1972-1982).
Professor
Donald Spector is Professor of Physics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), where he has been a faculty member since 1989. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (1986) and has taught at Harvard, Cornell, and the University of Utrecht. He is affiliated with the Department of Physics in the School of Natural and Social Sciences and has served as coordinator of the Engineering Program and chair of the Physics Department. Ph.D., Harvard University, 1986 A.M., Harvard University, 1983 A.B., Harvard University, 1981, magna cum laude His research centers on supersymmetry, quantum field theory, and mathematical physics, with significant contributions to Q-balls, magnetic monopoles, and duality in supersymmetric quantum mechanics. He explores the intersection of physics with number theory, set theory, and computational complexity. His interdisciplinary work spans physics and the arts, particularly music (e.g., John Cage, Terry Riley) and theatre (e.g., Waiting for Godot ). His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward foundational questions in physics and information theory, especially the application of set-theoretic forcing to generalize information theory. His work bridges theoretical physics, mathematics, and the humanities, often drawing analogies between physical principles and artistic expression. Scientific awards and honors include: Teaching awards at Harvard and Cornell NSF-NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship KITP Scholar (2005–2008) Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Visiting Fellowship Philip J. Moorad Professor of Science (2005–2010) FQXi Grant (2013–2015) Spector has been regularly funded by the National Science Foundation, FQXi, KITP, and JSPS. He has supervised student research in quantum mechanics and simulated annealing. He is a founding member and board member of the Anacapa Society, which promotes theoretical physics at undergraduate institutions. He teaches courses such as Quantum Computing, Modern Physics, and interdisciplinary seminars like Physics through Star Trek and Time Travel & Multiple Universes . He is involved in multiple labs and collaborative initiatives, including organizing workshops at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the Institute for Science and Interdisciplinary Studies. His recent work includes performing in plays and providing dramaturgical support for theatre productions.
Researcher
Olaf Kaczmarek is a researcher at the Faculty of Physics , Bielefeld University , specializing in Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and Strongly Interacting Matter . He leads projects related to QCD thermodynamics , quark-gluon plasma , and heavy quark transport . Principal Investigator in TRR 211/2 Subproject A06: Hadronic Excitations and Spectral Functions in the Medium (2025) Co-PI in TRR 211/2 Subproject Z02: Software Development Center (2025) Contributor to GPUHEP2014 and LATTICE2024 symposia Research Focus: Thermal QCD phase transitions, heavy quark diffusion , transport coefficients , lattice simulations , and quarkonium spectroscopy . His work bridges theoretical physics and high-performance computing , particularly in Multigpu Systems for QCD calculations. Recent Publications explore topics like the chiral crossover , spatial string tension , and thermal photon production , with keywords spanning Quantum Chromodynamics , Lattice Gauge Theory , and High Temperature Physics . Teaching: Offers courses in Lattice Field Theory , GPU Computing , and Gradient Flow for graduate students. Contributes to collaborative seminars in the CRC-TR211: Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions .
Associate Professor
Dr. Kristan Jensen is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Victoria specializing in theoretical high-energy physics and holographic duality. His research develops connections between quantum gravity, quantum field theory, and condensed matter systems through the AdS/CFT correspondence framework. Current research explores novel quantum phases in low-dimensional systems, emergent spacetime geometries, and non-perturbative approaches to quantum gravity. Jensen co-organizes the Pacific Northwest Particle Theory Seminar, fostering regional collaboration among theoretical physicists. Research innovations include: Holographic descriptions of boundary/defect systems Carrollian field theories and critical phenomena Non-Lorentzian gravitational duals Fractional quantum Hall states from duality Publications demonstrate consistent contributions to: Quantum information in gravity Anomaly constraints in field theory Non-equilibrium dynamics Conformal bootstrap techniques Collaborative networks span institutions including MIT, UBC, and TRIUMF, with recent work examining wormhole geometries, entanglement structure in holography, and matrix model descriptions of de Sitter space.
Assistant Professor
Biao Lian is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Princeton University, affiliated with the Department of Physics. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University (2017) and a B.S. in Physics from Tsinghua University (2012). His research focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics, including topological states of matter, quantum many-body systems, and quantum chaos. Notable areas include twisted bilayer graphene (TBG) physics, quantum Hall systems, and the interplay between topology and interactions in quantum materials. Key research interests include 2D Moiré materials (e.g., TBG's magic-angle superconductivity), thermal Hall effects, and quantum integrability/chaos in chiral models like the SYK model. He has pioneered studies on topological superconductors, nodal line semimetals, and entanglement Hamiltonians. His work bridges theoretical physics with experimental advances in quantum materials and topological phases. Awards include the NSF Career Award (2022), Sloan Fellowship (2021), and a gold medal at the 39th International Physics Olympiad. His 2023 Physical Review Letters paper on Kekulé graphene’s Kagome flat bands exemplifies his exploration of novel topological phenomena. Advising includes Ph.D. students Bo-Ting Chen, Kaiyuan Gu, Kevin Huang, and Bowei Liu. Research is supported by grants from NSF, DOE, and Princeton’s initiatives.
Researcher
Elsa Prada Nuñez is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Materials Science of Madrid (ICMM) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) . She leads the Quantum Dynamics of Materials (QUDYMA) group and currently serves as Head of the Theory Department. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Karlsruhe University, and Lancaster University, with a focus on condensed matter theory and quantum materials. PhD in Physics from UAM (2006) Tenured Scientist at ICMM-CSIC (2020-2025) Senior Researcher at ICMM-CSIC (2025-present) Her research explores quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials and nanostructures, particularly topological insulators, Majorana zero modes in hybrid nanowires, graphene and 2D crystals, disorder effects, magnetotransport, spintronics, quantum pumping, straintronics, and exciton dynamics. She has directed over 20 students across PhD, Master's, and undergraduate levels, including notable projects on full-shell hybrid nanowires and twisted bilayer graphene. Recent publications highlight advancements in Josephson junctions, Majorana detection, and topological superconductivity in full-shell nanowires. Awards include the Young Female Scientist 2021 from the Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain and Mastercard, and the 2022 Certamen Universitario 'Arquímedes' First Award as a tutor. She has secured significant grants from the Spanish government and European collaborations for projects on quantum materials and topological superconductivity. Principal Investigator for €139,150 Spanish government grant (PID2021-125343NB-I00) Lead on €5,000 ICMM-CSIC grant (2020-2021) Participant in €3.48M EU AndQC project (2019-2023)
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