Giuseppe Santoro

Giuseppe Santoro is a Full Professor at the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), affiliated with the Condensed Matter Theory sector. His research focuses on understanding the dynamics of quantum systems out-of-equilibrium, including thermalization, integrability, and periodically driven systems, as well as nanoscale dissipation in both quantum and classical contexts.

• Dynamics of closed and open quantum systems
• Nano-friction and lubrication
• Quantum annealing and optimal control
• Topological quantum phenomena

His recent publications (2023-2025) highlight expertise in quantum simulation, topological effects, optimal control, and dissipative dynamics, with applications to nanoscale systems and frustrated models. Key themes include quantum annealing, Floquet theory, and many-body localization, reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of quantum physics, materials science, and computational methods.