Dmitry Abanin

Dmitry Abanin is a Professor of Physics at Princeton University, joining the faculty in August 2023. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2008). His research focuses on quantum simulation, quantum information, condensed matter physics, and classical algorithms for quantum systems. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed papers and received notable awards like the Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher Award (2023) and ERC Consolidator Grant (2020). He is involved in the graduate program in Quantum Science and Engineering, a collaboration between Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments.

Abanin's research explores quantum thermalization, many-body localization, and non-equilibrium dynamics. His work bridges theoretical physics and quantum computing, addressing topics like quantum scars, error correction, and hybrid quantum simulators. Recent studies include the development of efficient simulation methods for many-body systems and the exploration of topological phases in materials like graphene.

His articles highlight advancements in influence functional methods, matrix product states, and the dynamics of quantum systems. Awards reflect his contributions to quantum science and computational methods. Abanin advises Tianhua Yang and collaborates on projects like the graduate admissions committee for Princeton's Quantum Science program.