Eugenio Pozzoli

Eugenio Pozzoli is a CNRS permanent researcher (chargé de recherche) since 2023, jointly affiliated with the Rennes Institute of Mathematical Research (IRMAR) at the University of Rennes and the École Normale Supérieure de Rennes (ENS Rennes). His research bridges advanced mathematics and quantum physics, focusing on control theory for partial differential equations and quantum mechanical systems with applications in quantum computing and molecular dynamics.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics, Sorbonne University and INRIA team CAGE (2021), supervised by Ugo Boscain and Mario Sigalotti

Research Focus: Professor Pozzoli's work centers on small-time controllability problems using geometric control theory and sub-Riemannian geometry. His investigations span quantum control of molecular systems (rotors, chiral molecules), bilinear Schrödinger equations, and nonlinear PDE control (heat, wave equations). Recent breakthroughs include enhancing controllability via static fields and solving enantiomer-selective state transfer in degenerate quantum systems, demonstrating exceptional mathematical rigor with experimental relevance.

Publication Trends: Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a dominant focus on quantum control applications (60% of articles), particularly for molecular rotation and chirality, combined with fundamental advances in geometric control theory (30%) and PDE controllability (10%). His work consistently addresses the critical challenge of achieving control in minimal time frames, with increasing emphasis on experimentally feasible strategies for quantum technologies.

Grants and Leadership:

• Principal Investigator of ANR JCJC project QUEST (Quantum and ensemble control in small times)
• Co-organizer of 'Applications of Mathematics' research seminars at ENS Rennes

Lab Environment: As part of IRMAR's mathematics research ecosystem, Professor Pozzoli leads a dynamic group focused on geometric control methods. The QUEST project provides substantial resources for computational modeling and theoretical development, with active recruitment for postdoctoral researchers. His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between mathematicians and quantum physicists, maintaining strong ties with Sorbonne University and INRIA while fostering international partnerships through co-authored publications in leading physics and mathematics journals.