Joseph Maciejko

Joseph Maciejko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta and holds a Tier-II Canada Research Chair in Condensed Matter Theory. As interim director of the Edmonton node of Quantum Horizons Alberta, he leads efforts to build a world-class theoretical quantum physics team.

• BSc in Engineering Physics from École Polytechnique de Montréal (2004)
• MSc in Physics from McGill University (2006)
• PhD in Physics from Stanford University (2011)

His research focuses on quantum materials, particularly hyperbolic lattices and topological phases of matter, using mathematical models to predict novel material properties. Recent work includes hyperbolic Chern insulators and non-Abelian semimetals, bridging condensed matter physics with pure mathematics like algebraic geometry.

Key trends in his publications (2021-2025) include:

• Quantum criticality in Dirac fermion systems
• Topological superconductivity and Majorana modes
• Hyperbolic geometry applications to band theory
• Floquet engineering for quantum computing

Scientific Awards: Tier-II Canada Research Chair in Condensed Matter Theory.

Maciejko emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and interdisciplinary approaches, working with teams to explore quantum materials' fundamental properties and potential technological applications through initiatives like Quantum Horizons Alberta.