Floris A. Zwanenburg

Floris A. Zwanenburg is a Full Professor at the University of Twente's MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, leading an independent research line in quantum electronics within the NanoElectronics group. He co-directs the Center for Quantum Nanotechnology Twente (QUANT) and coordinates the Horizon Europe project ONCHIPS.

• Field of research: Silicon Quantum Electronics
• Collaborations: UNSW Sydney, TU Delft, Harvard University, Eindhoven University, University of Basel, CEA Grenoble, IBM Research Zurich

His research focuses on controlling quantum mechanical behavior of individual spins in silicon for quantum computation applications. Key areas include spatial and electrostatic confinement of electrons/holes, spin-orbit interaction, superconductivity in nanowires, and quantum dot arrays. He has pioneered techniques for spin read-out and coherent control in silicon and Ge/Si nanowires.

Recent publications highlight advancements in SnTe nanowire quantum transport, FPGA-accelerated measurements, and magnetic field effects in Josephson junctions. His work bridges fundamental quantum physics and practical quantum computing implementations.

Scientific accolades include:

• ERC Synergy Grant (2025)
• VICI laureate (2023)
• NGF Quantum Technology (2023)
• FET-FLAG (2020)
• ENW Groot (2020)
• Vidi/Veni laureate (Dutch Science Foundation)

He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs, including Sergey Amitonov, Joost Ridderbos, and Matthias Brauns. His laboratory collaborates internationally and maintains active positions for new researchers.