Charles Marcus

Charles Marcus is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute, holding the Villum Kann Rasmussen Chair in Quantum Sciences. He directs the Center for Quantum Devices and Microsoft Station Q – Copenhagen, while affiliating with the Niels Bohr International Academy.

• Education: Stanford University (B.S. 1984), Harvard University (Ph.D. 1990), IBM Postdoctoral Fellow (1990-92)
• Employment: Faculty at Stanford (1992-2000), Harvard (2000-2011), and UCPH (2012-present)

His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly quantum coherent electronics in semiconductors/superconductors. Key areas include spin qubits for quantum computing, Majorana modes in nanowires, quantum Hall systems, and superconductor-semiconductor hybrids. Recent work explores topological quantum information schemes and novel magnetic resonance imaging approaches.

Scientific publications span quantum devices, Josephson junctions, and topological materials. Awards include the H.C. Ørsted Gold Medal, AAAS Newcomb-Cleveland Prize, and fellowships from AAAS and APS. He serves on advisory boards for quantum technology centers globally.

• Significant Awards:
  • H.C. Ørsted Gold Medal (2020)
  • Industry Prize, Danish Academy of Natural Sciences (2019)
  • Member, National Academy of Sciences (2018)
  • Award for Research Excellence in Nanotechnology (2014)
• Professional Roles:
  • Director, Center for Quantum Devices (2012-2019)
  • Lab Director, Microsoft Quantum (2016-2021)
  • Scientific Director, Harvard Center for Nanoscale Systems (2004-2009)