Ana Asenjo Garcia

Ana Asenjo Garcia is a theoretical physicist specializing in quantum optics and nanophotonics at Columbia University. She collaborates with experimentalists to develop models for atom-light interactions in nanophotonic structures, aiming to enhance quantum communication between atoms through photonic crystals and waveguides. Her work intersects multiple disciplines including quantum nonlinear optics and information transfer.

Previously, she was a postdoctoral scholar at IQIM (Institute for Quantum Information and Matter) and part of the Kimble Group at Caltech. She earned her PhD in 2014 from Complutense University in Madrid.

Research Focus

Her research investigates exotic quantum effects in nanoscale photonic systems, combining atomic physics with electromagnetic field analysis. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across quantum information science, condensed matter theory, and photonics.

Personal Interests

In her non-research time, she enjoys exploring Los Angeles' art scene, cycling, reading, and spending time with her cats and husband. She has expressed interest in learning surfing and continuing animal shelter volunteering.