Dieter Meschede

Dieter Meschede is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Bonn since 1994. Previously, he held positions at the University of Hannover (1990–1994), the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics (1988–1990), and Yale University (1984–1987). His research focuses on quantum optics, cold atom physics, and quantum information science. He has received prestigious awards including the ERC Advanced Grant for quantum simulation (DQSIM) and the Robert-Wichard-Pohl Prize. Meschede has been a leader in quantum technologies, holding roles like Scientific Director of Physikzentrum Bad Honnef and chairing major conferences like IQEC 2007 and EQEC 2009. His work bridges theoretical and experimental quantum physics, with contributions to single-atom manipulation, quantum walks, and cavity quantum electrodynamics.

Education:

• 1979: Diplom in Physics, University of Cologne
• 1984: PhD in Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
• 1989: Habilitation, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Research Interests: Meschede’s work centers on quantum control and quantum technologies, including optical trapping of single atoms, quantum information processing with neutral atoms, and precision measurements in cavity-QED systems. His group pioneered techniques like deterministic single-atom delivery and quantum walks in real space, enabling foundational studies in quantum mechanics and applications in quantum computing.

Professional Contributions:

• Chairman of the Physics Department at the University of Bonn (1999–2000)
• Member of the ERC Evaluation Panel (2008–2012)
• Scientific Director of Physikzentrum Bad Honnef since 2005

Awards:

• ERC Advanced Grant (2011)
• Robert-Wichard-Pohl Prize (2007)
• Rudolf-Kaiser Prize (1989)

Grants & Leadership: Led the BMBF Verbundprojekt Quantenkommunikation (2010), managed large-scale quantum technology projects, and contributed to European research initiatives. His work has been recognized through over 140 citations in key papers, including foundational contributions to quantum register designs and single-atom masers.