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• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Device Verification
• Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
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Tristan Kraft is a Researcher at the Chair of Quantum Algorithms and Applications, led by Prof. Barbara Kraus, within the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Based at James-Franck-Str. 1 in Garching bei München, he holds a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) from the University of Siegen and contributes to cutting-edge research in quantum information science. His academic background includes: Dissertation (2020): 'Aspects of quantum resources: coherence, measurements, and network correlations' at the University of Siegen, Germany. Dr. Kraft's research centers on Quantum Information Theory with emphasis on quantum device verification, foundations of quantum mechanics, and quantum network protocols. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in quantum computing, particularly exploring resource theories and measurement incompatibility. Recent publications demonstrate deep engagement with quantum many-body systems and dissipation dynamics. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on quantum information processing frontiers. Key trends include quantum network transformations using LOCC protocols, characterization of quantum resources in many-body systems, and foundational studies of incompatible measurements. His collaborative work with international teams addresses verification challenges in quantum devices and entanglement distribution. Dr. Kraft has supervised student theses within TUM's quantum research ecosystem, though specific advisees are not named in available records. He actively collaborates within Prof. Kraus' chair, contributing to projects involving quantum simulation and algorithm development. As a core member of the Chair of Quantum Algorithms and Applications, he participates in TUM's quantum research infrastructure alongside PostDocs like David Gunn and graduate researchers. The group maintains strong industry and academic partnerships focused on advancing quantum computing applications.

Rubem MondainiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Many-Body Systems
• Thermal and Quantum Phase Transitions
• Many-Body Localization
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Rubem Mondaini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston's Department of Physics since March 2024. Holding a PhD from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, he specializes in theoretical investigations of quantum many-body systems using large-scale numerical simulations. His research spans in- and out-of-equilibrium phenomena, including quantum phase transitions, many-body localization, superconductivity, and topological materials. He actively collaborates with experimentalists on quantum emulators for quantum communication protocols and energy storage applications. Key research areas: Quantum Many-Body Systems, Superconductivity, Topological Phases, Disorder Effects, Quantum Computing Recent publications focus on superconducting qubits, sign problem universality, and non-Hermitian quantum systems Notable awards include the NSFC Outstanding Youth Scientist (2022) and Scialog Fellowship (2025). He has supervised numerous postdoctoral scholars and graduate students across institutions in the US, China, and Brazil, while securing significant research grants from NSFC and the Simons Foundation.

Herwig OttView profile

Professor

• Ultracold Quantum Gases
• Quantum Atom Optics
• Rydberg Atoms
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Prof. Herwig Ott leads the research group Ultrakalte Quantengase und Quantenatomoptik at the Department of Physics, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau. His research focuses on quantum properties of ultracold matter, particularly ultracold quantum gases and Rydberg atoms. He oversees five state-of-the-art quantum optics laboratories: Rydberg Laboratory, Tweezer Laboratory, BEC Laboratory, ReMi Laboratory, and Rymax (quantum computing). Prof. Ott's research spans from fundamental quantum physics to quantum computing applications. His team investigates phenomena such as Rydberg blockade, ultralong-range Rydberg molecules including trilobite molecules, and quantum many-body systems. The group employs innovative laser, vacuum, and imaging techniques to study atomic interactions at temperatures near absolute zero. Their work has significant implications for quantum simulation, quantum computing, and understanding fundamental quantum phenomena. Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong focus on Rydberg physics with particular emphasis on molecular structures formed by Rydberg atoms, state-changing collisions, and quantum simulation platforms. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in controlling and measuring quantum systems, with applications moving toward practical quantum computing implementations. The group consistently publishes in high-impact journals including Nature Communications and Physical Review A. Prof. Ott actively mentors students at all levels, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral research opportunities. His group comprises numerous researchers working across multiple specialized laboratories. The team investigates topics ranging from technical developments in laser systems and optics to fundamental quantum phenomena. Current projects include developing laser systems for Rydberg excitation, building quantum computers based on neutral atoms, and studying quantum dynamics in ultracold systems. The research group operates five specialized laboratories: the Rydberg Laboratory studies interactions between Rydberg atoms; the Tweezer Laboratory traps individual atoms in optical tweezers; the BEC Laboratory examines ultracold quantum gases under electron microscopy; the ReMi Laboratory observes atomic collisions with full 3D momentum resolution; and Rymax focuses on building quantum computers using neutral atoms.

Jeroen van den BrinkView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Quantum Matter Theory
• Correlated Electron Systems
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Professor Jeroen van den Brink is Director of the Institute for Theoretical Solid State Physics at IFW Dresden and Professor of Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at Technische Universität Dresden. He has held significant academic positions including Visiting Scholar at Harvard University (2016), Visiting Professor at Stanford University (2009), and Extraordinary Professor at Radboud University (2005-2013). His research interests span a broad spectrum of theoretical condensed matter physics including Quantum Matter Theory, Correlated Electron Systems, Topological States of Matter, Quantum Magnetism, and Unconventional Superconductivity. Van den Brink's work particularly focuses on materials with strong spin-orbit coupling such as iridates and ruthenates, where he investigates exotic quantum states including quantum spin liquids and topological phases. His research methodology combines ab initio electronic structure calculations with many-body theory to understand complex quantum phenomena in correlated materials. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on topological materials, quantum magnetism, and strongly correlated electron systems. His work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental observations, particularly through resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) techniques. Key themes include Kitaev physics in honeycomb materials, Weyl semimetals, and the interplay between topology and strong correlations. 2020 Van der Waals Professorial Chair, University of Amsterdam 2019 Clark Way Harrison Visiting Professorship, Washington University 2019-2018 Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science) – top 1% by citations 2018 Humboldt Research Prize 2017 Zernike Chair, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 2002 Springplank Fellowship 1997 Humboldt Research Fellowship Professor van den Brink has been actively involved in numerous international collaborations and advisory roles, serving on Beamtime Allocation Panels at the Advanced Light Source, Review Committees for the German Science Foundation, and Management Committees for EU COST Actions. His extensive publication record (over 250 papers with more than 15,000 citations and an h-index of 59) demonstrates significant impact across condensed matter physics. He has presented his research at over 125 international conferences and delivered more than 100 invited talks at universities and research institutes worldwide. As Director of the Institute for Theoretical Solid State Physics at IFW Dresden, he leads a research group focused on quantum materials with strong electronic correlations, topological properties, and novel magnetic phenomena. His institute collaborates closely with experimental groups at IFW Dresden and international facilities including synchrotron radiation sources.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Many-Body Quantum Mechanics
• Mathematical Physics
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Marcello Porta is a Full Professor in the Mathematics Area at Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) since 2021, having previously served as an Associate Professor at SISSA (2020-2021), W3 Professor at the University of Tübingen (2017-2020), and Assistant Professor at the University of Zürich (2016-2017). Education : Ph.D. in Physics, University of Rome Sapienza (February 2011) Master Degree in Physics, University of Rome Sapienza (September 2007) His research focuses on the rigorous mathematical analysis of condensed matter physics and many-body quantum systems, particularly the emergence of universal behavior and collective phenomena. Key areas include quantum Hall effect, topological materials, and mean-field evolution of fermionic systems. The 15 most recent articles highlight his work on quantum transport, correlation energy in Fermi gases, renormalization in disordered systems, and effective models for bosonization. Disciplines span condensed matter physics, quantum field theory, and mathematical physics, with subfields like topological insulators, many-body interactions, and nonlinear response theory. Scientific Awards and Grants : ERC Starting Grant (2019-2024) for project MaMBoQ Swiss National Science Foundation grant (2016-2019) Advising and Collaborative Efforts : As PhD Coordinator for Geometry and Mathematical Physics at SISSA, he contributes to academic leadership. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Mathematical Physics (2019-) and a member of the executive committee of the International Association of Mathematical Physics (IAMP) (2021-).

• Quantum Information and Computation
• Quantum Many-Body Systems
• Tensor Networks
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Professor Norbert Schuch is a full Professor of Physics and Mathematics at the University of Vienna, where he leads the Research Group "Quantum Information and Quantum Many-Body Physics" at both the Faculty of Physics and Faculty of Mathematics. He joined the University of Vienna in October 2020 after serving as a tenured Research Group Leader at the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics in Garching, Germany and as a Lecturer at the Technical University Munich. Prior to that, he held a Tenure-Track-Professor position at the Institute for Quantum Information at RWTH Aachen University. Professor Schuch's research focuses at the intersection of Quantum Information and Computation with the Physics of Complex Quantum Many-Body Systems. His work combines mathematical, physical, and computational approaches to understand quantum correlations in many-body systems. Key research areas include tensor networks (such as Matrix Product States and Projected Entangled Pair States), topological order, entanglement theory, quantum algorithms, and quantum complexity theory. His interdisciplinary approach integrates methods from physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science to address fundamental questions about quantum systems. His recent publications show a continued focus on tensor network theory and applications, with particular emphasis on topological phases, entanglement structure, quantum algorithms, and computational aspects of quantum many-body systems. His work spans mathematical foundations, physical applications, and computational implementations, demonstrating the cross-disciplinary nature of his research program. As an educator, Professor Schuch teaches courses on Quantum Information, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Algorithms, as well as specialized topics like Entanglement in Quantum Many-Body Systems. He actively supervises PhD students, postdocs, and master's students in his research group, which maintains strong connections with the international quantum information community.

Michael J. LindseyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Methods
• Numerical Linear Algebra
• Optimization
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Michael J. Lindsey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research focuses on computational methods driven by Numerical Linear Algebra , Optimization , and Randomization , particularly for High-Dimensional Scientific Computing in quantum many-body problems and applied probability. University : UC Berkeley (Assistant Professor since 2022) Lab Affiliation : Mathematics Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Email : lindsey@berkeley.edu His work includes Semidefinite Relaxation for quantum and classical problems, Monte Carlo Sampling techniques, and Tensor Networks for high-dimensional functions. He has pioneered Variational Embedding theory with guaranteed energy bounds and scalable solvers for quantum systems. Recent publications span Quantum Chemistry , Machine Learning , and High-Dimensional Probability , with applications to Electronic Structure , Molecular Dynamics , and Optimal Transport . He received the 2024 Hellman Fellowship and the 2019 SIAM Student Paper Prize . Teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses in numerical analysis and applied mathematics at UC Berkeley and New York University. He also organizes the HDSC Seminar on high-dimensional scientific computing.

Sébastien BreteauxView profile

Lecturer

• Mathematical analysis of physical systems with large numbers of particles
• Mathematical analysis of many-body physical systems
• Partial differential equations
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Sébastien Breteaux is a Lecturer at the University of Lorraine, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Mechanics (UFR MIM) in Metz. He conducts research at the Élie Cartan Institute of Lorraine (IECL), a joint research unit between the University of Lorraine and CNRS with sites in both Metz and Nancy. His primary research focuses on the mathematical analysis of physical systems with large numbers of particles and many-body quantum systems. Dr. Breteaux's research spans partial differential equations, infinite-dimensional pseudodifferential calculus, and mathematical physics, with particular emphasis on developing effective equations for quantum systems. His work combines rigorous mathematical analysis with applications to quantum mechanics, investigating topics such as fractional Schrödinger operators, Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov equations for Bosons, and quasi-classical approximations in quantum electrodynamics. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on asymptotic methods and mean-field approximations for complex quantum systems. His research program includes significant funding as coordinator for France of the "Effective Approximation and Dynamics of Many-Body Quantum Systems" project, supported by the Agence Nationale pour la Recherche and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft with over half a million euros. He has supervised PhD students including Jimmy Payet (2019-2023) and currently co-supervises Tommaso Pistillo with Jérémy Faupin and Michele Correggi. His service activities include membership on the IECL laboratory council, participation in the AM2I pole council (Automatics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and their Interactions), and serving on personnel committees evaluating academic positions. He has organized numerous scientific events, including the ICMP Satellite Summer School on Effective Approximation and Dynamics of Many-Body Quantum Systems at the University of Lorraine. As an educator, Dr. Breteaux teaches integrated mathematics courses at ISFATES (Franco-German Higher Institute of Technology, Economics and Sciences), probability tutorials for mathematics students, and courses for the MEÉF Master's degree specializing in mathematics. He has developed educational initiatives including the Development of Automation in Mathematics (DAM) project and the Online Mathematics Bridge Course at ISFATES.

David WeldView profile

Professor

• Quantum Simulation
• Quantum Thermodynamics
• Floquet Engineering
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David Weld is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he leads the Weld Lab focused on experimental ultracold atomic physics. He received his B.A. in physics from Harvard University and Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University, followed by postdoctoral work at MIT before joining UCSB's faculty. Weld serves as co-director of UCSB's Eddleman Center for Quantum Innovation and as co-design lead for quantum simulation for the U.S. Department of Energy's Quantum Science Center. His research specializes in using quantum degenerate gases to explore quantum dynamical phenomena, with particular focus on quantum simulation, quantum thermodynamics, Floquet engineering, quasicrystals, and quantum metrology. The Weld group has made significant contributions to understanding kicked quantum matter, quantum emulation of ultrafast phenomena, and defect-adsorbate quantum interfaces. Weld's recent publications reveal a strong focus on quantum simulation of complex phenomena including light-induced phases in 2D materials, Floquet-Bloch band structures, quantum boomerang effects, and quantum phase transitions in quasicrystals. His work increasingly bridges fundamental quantum physics with potential quantum technology applications. Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator (2023) Chancellor's Faculty Award for Undergraduate Research Mentoring (2020-2021) Elected to DAMOP Executive Committee of the American Physical Society Professor Weld has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students who have gone on to prestigious postdoctoral positions and awards, including multiple Goldwater Scholars. His lab participates in major collaborative initiatives including the NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institute and the DOE's Quantum Science Center. Weld's current Moore Foundation project investigates the role of feedback and measurement in quantum systems, potentially advancing quantum error correction techniques.

• Quantum Technologies
• Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics
• Ion-Atom Mixtures
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Rianne Lous is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education. She leads the SIntAQS (Sensing Interactions in Atomic Quantum Systems) research group within the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven and the Coherence and Quantum Technology group. Her work focuses on quantum technologies, particularly hybrid ion-atom systems for quantum simulation, quantum computing, and quantum chemistry. Rianne received her academic training through the following path: Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Physics and Astronomy at Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands Master's degree (with honors) in Nanoscience at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, including an internship at ITAMP (USA) Ph.D. and first PostDoc at the University of Innsbruck and IQOQI (Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, working with ultracold quantum gases PostDoc at the University of Amsterdam with Yb+ ions in a bath of lithium atoms, supported by a Marie-Sklodowska Curie European fellowship Rianne's research centers on understanding and controlling interactions among atoms, ions, and molecules for quantum simulation applications. She is establishing an experimental setup combining trapped ions with ultracold atoms to create quantum simulators for studying interacting quantum systems. Her work spans quantum sensing, quantum chemistry, and quantum computing with a focus on ion-atom mixtures and Rydberg atom systems. She investigates impurity physics, quantum chemistry and sensing, and quantum simulation & computation with ultracold atoms & ions. Her experimental approach has a two-fold objective: building quantum computers to calculate properties of quantum many-body systems and developing quantum simulators to improve fundamental understanding of these phenomena. Rianne is involved in the Rydberg Atom Quantum Computing project, which aims to develop a scalable quantum computing platform based on Rydberg atoms in optical tweezers. This project is part of the Quantum Delta NL program and has received funding from the European Union's NextGenerationEU. Her scientific achievements include: Marie-Sklodowska Curie European fellowship from the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation program Rianne actively mentors students and leads research projects. Her SIntAQS group currently includes PhD candidates Claudia Galantini and Luc Verwaal, along with several BSc and MSc students. She has previously supervised multiple MSc and BSc students including Iris Podbevsek, Rogier Venderbosch, and Luuk van Leendert. Her research is supported by various grants including funding from the European Union's Horizon programs. The SIntAQS laboratory focuses on building an ultra-high vacuum setup where hybrid atom-ion systems can be controlled and studied using electric, magnetic, and optical fields. This experimental platform enables research in quantum simulation of many-body physics, quantum computation, quantum sensing, and quantum chemistry. The lab benefits from the spatial localization and addressability of ions combined with the long coherence times and scalability of atoms.

• Theoretical Physics
• Mathematical Methods of Physics
• Non-linear PDEs
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Luigi Martina is an Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio De Giorgi" at the University of Salento (UniSalento). His research focuses on mathematical methods in theoretical physics, with particular emphasis on nonlinear systems, integrable models, and symmetry analysis. He maintains a dual affiliation with both UniSalento (luigi.martina@unisalento.it) and INFN (martina@le.infn.it), reflecting his strong connection to Italy's National Institute for Nuclear Physics. Prof. Martina earned his degree in Physics from the University of Lecce on September 28, 1978, with highest honors (110/110 cum Laude). He began his academic career as a Confirmed Researcher in Theoretical Physics (B02A) on September 28, 1985, and was appointed Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics (FIS/02) at UniSalento on January 10, 2001, a position he continues to hold. His academic journey spans over three decades of continuous research and teaching in theoretical physics. His research spans a wide spectrum of theoretical physics topics. Prof. Martina's work primarily focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, integrable systems, and symmetry analysis. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of solitons, vortices, and topological structures in various physical contexts including liquid crystals and quantum systems. His research also extends to noncommutative geometry, quantum computation, and applications of mathematical physics to image processing. He has explored connections between exotic Galilean symmetry, Berry phases, and noncommutative geometry, with applications to condensed matter physics and quantum Hall effects. His recent work includes Skyrmion models in 2 and 3 dimensions, modular forms in conformal theories, and asymptotic groups in general relativity. Prof. Martina's publication record, with 153 publications and 2,175 citations (excluding self-citations) as of September 30, 2021, demonstrates his sustained contributions to mathematical physics. His work shows a clear evolution from classical studies of integrable systems and symmetry analysis toward more contemporary topics involving topological structures, quantum information, and applications to condensed matter physics. His research demonstrates consistent methodological rigor with a focus on symmetry preservation across different mathematical frameworks. Prof. Martina has held significant research responsibilities, serving as National Coordinator for the INFN-CSN4 Specific Initiative: MMNLP (2017-2019) and as local responsible for the MIUR-PRIN 2017 grant 2017KC8WMB on UV imaging systems in liquid argon detectors. He has coordinated multiple international research projects including a NATO-CR Grant (960717/1996/99) and joint initiatives with the Russian Foundation for Basic Researches (2006-2010) focusing on "Vortices, Solitone Topologies and their excitations". Throughout his career, Prof. Martina has advised numerous students, including 3 Doctorate students, 4 "vecchio ordinamento" Physics students, 18 bachelor's level Physics students, 12 Physics Master's students, and 1 Mathematics Master's student. His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering courses such as Theoretical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods, and specialized topics like Quantum Computing and Geometrical Methods in Physics. He has also contributed to educational outreach through the Organization of the Summer School of Physics for High School Students and Physics Italian Olympics. Prof. Martina has been actively involved in organizing international conferences, including multiple editions of "Physics and mathematics of nonlinear phenomena" (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and the "Geometric Structures in Integrable Systems" conference in 2018. He serves as a referee for prestigious journals including Journal of Physics A, European Journal of Physics Plus, and Physics Letters A, demonstrating his standing within the international physics community.

• Many-Body Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Information Theory
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Vedika Khemani is an Indian-American physicist and Associate Professor of Physics at Stanford University. Her research focuses on non-equilibrium many-body quantum dynamics and quantum information theory, particularly the discovery of Floquet time-crystals. She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvey Mudd College and a PhD from Princeton University. She was a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows before joining Stanford. Alma Mater: La Martiniere Calcutta (high school), Harvey Mudd College (BS), Princeton University (PhD) Doctoral Advisor: Shivaji Sondhi Khemani's work bridges condensed matter physics and quantum information, with groundbreaking research on time crystals that exhibit spontaneous breaking of time translation symmetry. Her studies explore how quantum systems evolve under periodic driving and how disorder affects localization. Her publications highlight discoveries in driven quantum systems, time-crystalline order, and many-body localization. These works span theoretical and experimental approaches, leveraging platforms like nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamonds for quantum simulations. 2024 Infosys Prize in Physical Sciences 2022 Breakthrough New Horizons in Physics Prize 2020 McMillan Award (University of Illinois) 2020 American Physical Society George E. Valley Jr. Prize 2020 DOE Early Career Award 2020 Sloan Research Fellowship At Stanford, Khemani collaborates with experimental groups to investigate quantum systems and mentor students. Her research has implications for quantum computing and understanding novel phases of matter.

• Condensed-matter physics
• Quantum materials
• Two-dimensional materials
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Carmen Rubio-Verdú is Professor at ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences , where she leads the STM on 2D Quantum Materials group. Her laboratory exploits milli-kelvin scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy to uncover emergent quantum phenomena in two-dimensional and moiré systems. Research Focus: Correlated electron phases in magic-angle graphene and other 2D heterostructures Superconductivity, Mott insulating states, Wigner crystals and spin liquids Atomic-scale engineering of van der Waals materials through twist and stacking Yu–Shiba–Rusinov states and molecular magnetism on superconducting surfaces Across more than twenty high-impact publications since 2016, her work reveals a consistent trajectory: applying ultra-low-temperature STM to visualize real-space signatures of many-body physics in graphene multilayers, transition-metal dichalcogenides and designer moiré superlattices. The studies map out electronic nematicity, multifractal superconductivity, Kondo-lattice behavior and tunable p–n junctions, thereby bridging fundamental theory and nanoscale device engineering. Group & Opportunities: The STM team currently welcomes motivated Master students, PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers . Prospective members are encouraged to consult the ICFO jobs portal or contact Prof. Rubio-Verdú directly.

Michael NoelView profile

Professor

• Ultracold Rydberg Atoms
• Quantum Dynamics
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Michael Noel serves as the Marion Reilly Professor of Physics at Bryn Mawr College, where he has been a faculty member since 2000 after completing postdoctoral research at the University of Virginia under Professor Thomas F. Gallagher. His academic background includes: B.S. from Whitworth College (1988) Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester (1996), supervised by Professor Carlos R. Stroud, Jr., with dissertation research on "Atomic Electron Wave Packet Interference and Control" Professor Noel's experimental research investigates ultracold Rydberg atoms to engineer "designer solids" exhibiting strong dipole-dipole interactions. These systems model spin glasses and crystals relevant to condensed matter physics, while exploring resonant energy transfer mechanisms with applications in quantum computing through entanglement generation. His methodology employs optical lattices, inhomogeneous fields, and localized excitations to manipulate many-body dynamics in amorphous atomic samples. Current research is supported by the National Science Foundation (Collaborative Research: Quantum Dynamics and Control with Ultracold Rydberg Atoms #2011610).

Joshua KretchmerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Quantum Dynamics
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Joshua Kretchmer is an Assistant Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he leads the Kretchmer Research Group. His work focuses on theoretical and computational chemistry at the intersection of quantum dynamics and electronic structure. Education: B.S. from University of California at Berkeley (2009), Ph.D. from California Institute of Technology (2014). Research interests include: Quantum dynamics in complex environments Real-time electronic structure methods Charge and spin transport in quantum materials Light-matter interactions Non-equilibrium electron dynamics Quantum embedding theory The Kretchmer Research Group investigates quantum phenomena governed by unique environments, spanning attosecond dynamics in molecular clusters to electron transport in quantum materials. Their work bridges gaps between: Electronic structure theory Quantum dynamical methods Materials science Physical chemistry Publications highlight methodological advancements in: Non-adiabatic dynamics Density matrix embedding theory Proton-coupled electron transfer Intersystem Coulombic decay Surface-enhanced spectroscopy Crystallographic orientation control