Igor Lesanovsky

Prof. Dr. Igor Lesanovsky is a leading researcher in quantum physics at the University of Tübingen, where he heads the Arbeitsgruppe (Research Group) Lesanovsky within the Institute of Theoretical Physics, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on quantum many-body systems, particularly utilizing Rydberg atoms for quantum simulation, quantum information processing, and exploring non-equilibrium phenomena.

His research interests span quantum many-body physics, Rydberg atom systems, quantum simulation techniques, non-equilibrium quantum dynamics, quantum thermodynamics, and quantum soft-matter physics. His group investigates how highly excited Rydberg atoms can be used to simulate complex quantum processes, study phase transitions, and develop applications for quantum information processing. They're particularly interested in emergent phenomena such as time-crystals, quantum glassiness, and non-ergodic behavior in quantum systems.

The publication record shows a consistent stream of high-impact research, primarily in Physical Review Letters, Physical Review A, and other top physics journals. The research trends indicate a strong focus on quantum simulation with Rydberg systems, quantum non-equilibrium dynamics, quantum information applications, and increasingly on the intersection of quantum physics with machine learning. Recent work explores quantum neural networks, quantum measurement theory, and the application of large-deviation methods to quantum trajectory ensembles.

Prof. Lesanovsky's research is supported by multiple prestigious projects including the BMBF Quantum Technology project 'Neural quantum networks on NISQ quantum computers', the DFG Excellence Cluster 'Machine Learning: New Perspectives for Science', DFG Research Units on long-range interacting quantum spin systems and quantum thermalization, the EU EIC Pathfinder Project 'Brisk Rydberg Ions for Scalable Quantum Processors', the QuantERA Project CoQuaDis, and The Center for Integrated Quantum Science and Technology (IQST).

The group maintains strong connections with experimental teams, particularly in the areas of quantum simulation of interacting many-body systems and the development of matter wave interferometers and collectively enhanced electric field sensors. They collaborate extensively across Germany and internationally, with publications showing co-authorship with researchers from multiple institutions worldwide.