Gediminas Juzeliūnas

Gediminas Juzeliūnas is a Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University. His research spans quantum optics, ultracold atoms, and condensed matter physics, with particular expertise in quantum simulations and synthetic gauge fields.

Professor Juzeliūnas's research program focuses on creating artificial gauge fields for neutral atoms, enabling quantum simulation of complex condensed matter phenomena. His seminal Reviews of Modern Physics article on artificial gauge potentials has become foundational in the field. Current research explores subwavelength optical lattices, topological quantum matter, and spin-orbit coupling phenomena in ultracold atomic systems. His theoretical work often bridges fundamental concepts with experimental feasibility, making it highly influential in both theoretical and experimental communities.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward exploring topological phenomena in ultracold atomic systems through subwavelength structures and Raman lattices. Juzeliūnas has pioneered approaches to create and manipulate synthetic gauge fields that simulate condensed matter physics, with applications ranging from quantum simulation to precision measurement technologies. His work frequently addresses the interplay between geometrical frustration, long-range interactions, and topological order in quantum many-body systems.

• True member of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (since 2019)
• Jucys Prize for Theoretical Physics (2014)
• Vilnius University Rector's award (2010, 2025)
• National State Prize for Science of Lithuania (2007)

Professor Juzeliūnas has supervised multiple doctoral students including Edvinas Gvozdiovas (working on subwavelength optical lattices), Tomas Andrijauskas (researching artificial magnetic fields), and Hamid Reza Hamedi (studying slow light phenomena). He currently leads four major research projects funded by the Lithuanian Research Council, including "Ultracold atoms in unconventional optical lattices" (2024-2027) and "Quantum dynamics of interacting ultracold atoms in complex sub-wavelength potentials" (2024-2026), demonstrating his leadership in advancing quantum simulation techniques.

His research group at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy collaborates extensively with international partners, including Japanese, Latvian, and Taiwanese scientists, reflecting the global significance of his work. Professor Juzeliūnas regularly presents at major international conferences and has chaired significant events including the Humboldt Kolleg on Synthetic Quantum Matter (2023) and the 14th European Conference on Atoms Molecules and Photons (2022).