Carlo Piermarocchi

Carlo Piermarocchi is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University. His research bridges quantum physics and biological systems, focusing on semiconductor nanostructures, quantum computing, and signaling in complex biological networks. He holds a Laurea Degree in Physics from the University of Pisa (1994) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from EPFL (1998).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne (1998)
  • Laurea Degree in Physics summa cum laude, University of Pisa (1994)

His research spans three main areas:

• Semiconductor and Quantum Systems: Investigating optically-induced spin coupling in quantum dots, cavity polaritons for quantum logic gates, and non-dissipative computing methods.
• Exciton and Polariton Dynamics: Studying energy transfer in nanostructures and potential applications in Bose-Einstein condensates and light extraction technologies.
• Biological Signaling Networks: Applying statistical physics and information theory to model cellular signaling, drug combination sensitivity, and disease progression.

Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, including 2025 works on non-reciprocal Hopfield networks and therapeutic escape mechanisms in ophthalmology. His 2023–2021 papers emphasize computational frameworks for single-cell transcriptomics, omics analysis, and quantum-classical hybrid modeling.

He teaches advanced courses in research methodology, including

• PHY 800: Research Methods
• PHY 899: Master's Thesis Research
• PHY 905: Special Problems
• PHY 999: Doctoral Dissertation Research