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Elsa Abreu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Electronics. Her research focuses on ultrafast structural and electronic dynamics in materials, particularly through terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and high-pressure studies. She has contributed to advancements in understanding phase transitions, nonlinear optical responses, and spin-lattice coupling.
- Institution: ETH Zurich
- Department: Physics
- Role: Assistant Professor
- Email: selsa@ethz.ch
- ORCID: 0000-0002-8348-376X
Research Interests: Abreu's work centers on the intersection of quantum electronics, condensed matter physics, and photonics. She investigates how materials respond to ultrafast THz pulses, high-pressure environments, and laser excitation, with a focus on phase transitions in ferroelectrics, charge-density-wave systems, and topological semimetals. Her studies often employ cutting-edge techniques like time-domain spectroscopy and X-ray probing.
Publication Trends: Her recent articles highlight terahertz spectroscopy applications for probing structural and electronic dynamics, including nonlinear responses in HgCdTe, pressure-driven transitions in SrTiO3 films, and coherent control of effective mass in WTe2. Key themes include symmetry breaking, topological materials, and ultrafast manipulation of quantum states.
- Scientific Awards:
- Inter-MUST Women Postdoc Award (2015)
- ETH Postdoctoral Fellow (2015)
- Goldhaber Prize, Boston University (2011)
- Doctoral Fellow, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (2009)
- Dean's Fellow, Boston University (2008)
- Erasmus Fellow (2006)
Memberships: Founding member and treasurer of the Swiss Society for Photon Science (since 2019); member of the Swiss Physical Society (since 2017). She also contributes to teaching courses in terahertz science and applications at ETH Zurich.
