Efstratios Manousakis

Prof. Efstratios Manousakis is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Florida State University (FSU). His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by postdoctoral research at MIT and the Supercomputer Computational Research Institute.

His research focuses on Condensed Matter Theory, particularly quantum many-body systems with strong electron correlations. Key areas include

• Superconductivity and Superfluids
• Quantum Phase Transitions
• Topological Materials (Weyl systems, Dirac semimetals)
• Computational Methods (Quantum Monte Carlo, Density Functional Theory)

His recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize topological superconductivity, Weyl systems, and electron correlation in 2D materials. He employs first-principles simulations and quantum Monte Carlo techniques across diverse systems from graphene to perovskites.

Scientific recognition includes

• First Ross J. Martin Award (Ph.D.)
• Developing Scholar Award (1990)
• PAI Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research (1998)
• Fellowships: American Physical Society (2002), Institute of Physics (2008), AAAS (2018)