Jesper Nygård

Jesper Nygård is a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, specializing in solid state physics, nanophysics, and quantum technology. He leads the Center for Quantum Devices and has held leadership roles including Head of Section for Nanophysics and Solid State Physics (2007–2017) and Deputy Head of Research (2017–present). His research focuses on hybrid superconductor-semiconductor systems, nanowire-based quantum devices, and low-temperature quantum transport.

• PhD in experimental nanophysics (2000) and MSc/BSc in physics/mathematics from the University of Copenhagen
• International research experience at Harvard, Berkeley, and CNRS Grenoble

His work bridges nanofabrication, quantum electronics, and Kondo physics, with recent publications analyzing nanowire junctions, microwave dynamics in superconducting systems, and heat dissipation mechanisms. He co-founded multiple technology startups and served as a Danish astronaut candidate (2005–2008).

Scientific Awards:

• Member of the Royal Danish Society of Letters
• Member of the Danish Academy of Sciences