Fakher Assaad

Prof. Fakher Assaad is a Professor of Theoretical Physics I at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. His research focuses on quantum many-body systems, with expertise in numerical methods like quantum Monte Carlo simulations. He investigates metal-insulator transitions, heavy fermion compounds, and correlated electron systems. His work spans topics including Hubbard models, graphene physics, and topological quantum phases. Assaad leads the Theoretical Physics I team and collaborates with postdocs and students such as Dr. Marcin Raczkowski and Jonas Schwab.

Research interests include quantum phase transitions, strongly correlated systems, and emergent phenomena in condensed matter. His studies often address challenges like sign problems in fermionic simulations and the interplay between magnetism and topology.

Recent publications highlight advancements in quantum criticality, lattice models, and topological defects. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with computational methods to explore novel materials and quantum phenomena.

Advising includes supervision of PhD and master’s students in theoretical physics. His group is part of the Wilhelm Wien Institute and contributes to the FOR1807 research network. The team is based at the M1 Computer Science/Physics building in Würzburg.