Alex Matos Abiague

Alex Matos Abiague is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University (2023–Present), previously serving as Assistant Professor (2017–2023). His academic journey includes roles as Research Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo (2016–2017), Research Scientist (2014–2016), and postdoctoral fellowships at the Max-Planck Institute (2004–2006) and University of Regensburg (2006–2014). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany) and a B.Sc. from Universidad de Oriente (Cuba).

His research focuses on Theoretical and Computational Condensed Matter Physics, with emphasis on Spintronics, Topological Phases of Matter, and Quantum Devices. Notable areas include magnetic proximity effects, quantum computing applications, and two-dimensional materials. His work bridges fundamental theory with technological applications such as quantum information and nanoelectronics.

Key grants include ONR-funded research on Nanoelectronics with Proximitized Materials and DOD-DARPA support for Engineering Topological States. His publications span high-impact journals like Physical Review Letters and Nature Communications, addressing topics from Majorana bound states to spin-orbit coupling effects.

Teaching responsibilities include Quantum Physics, Modern Physics, and Quantum Computing courses. While no formal advisees are listed, his research collaborations suggest active mentorship in theoretical physics and materials science.