Cornelius HempelView profile
Research Fellow
Dr. Cornelius Hempel is a Research Fellow at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, leading the Ion Trap Quantum Computation group at the PSI Quantum Computing Hub since April 2021. He previously served as a Principal Investigator at the University of Sydney's Quantum Control Laboratory and was promoted to Senior Research Fellow in 2020. His academic training includes physics studies at Martin Luther University and the University of Michigan, followed by a PhD at the University of Innsbruck under Prof. Rainer Blatt and Dr. Christian Roos. Key Affiliations: Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) – Group Head, Ion Trap Quantum Computing University of Sydney – Senior Research Fellow, Quantum Control Laboratory Institut for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI) – Postdoctoral Researcher Research Focus: Hempel specializes in quantum computing using trapped ion systems , with emphasis on analog quantum simulation, error correction, and laser-based quantum control. His work bridges quantum information science and chemical dynamics , enabling quantum simulations of molecular processes. Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight advancements in trapped ion quantum computing, including 3D laser fabrication of ion traps, geometric phase interference studies, and software tools for error suppression. His work combines quantum simulation , quantum control , and quantum chemistry to enhance quantum hardware capabilities. Laboratory Leadership: Hempel leads the Ion Trap Quantum Computation group at the PSI Quantum Computing Hub , focusing on scalable quantum systems and practical implementations of quantum algorithms.








