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Erik Gauger is a Professor at the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University. He leads the Quantum Technology Theory group, focusing on quantum nanostructures for energy, sensing, and information processing technologies. His work bridges condensed matter physics, quantum optics, and quantum biology through analytical and numerical modeling.
- Diplom in Physics, University of Konstanz (2005)
- DPhil in Physics, University of Oxford (2009)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Oxford (2009-2011)
- Research/Senior Fellow at National University of Singapore (2011-2014)
- Proleptic Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt (2015)
- Associate Professor (2020)
- Full Professor (2022)
Research interests include quantum transport optimization, environmentally assisted energy transfer, and quantum coherent effects in artificial/natural nanostructures. Recent work explores dipole engineering, non-Markovian dynamics, and bio-inspired quantum technologies.
Collaborations include experimental teams across Europe and Singapore. Notable awards: Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy membership (2018) and Personal Research Fellowship (2015). His group contributes to UN SDG 7 (Affordable Energy) and 13 (Climate Action) through quantum energy technologies.
- Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland
- Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellowship
He supervises PhD students and develops simulation toolkits like ACE (non-Markovian open quantum system solver). Current activities include adaptive quantum estimation, cooperative emission studies, and exploring quantum ratchet states for energy harvesting.
