Justin Wilson

Justin Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Louisiana State University's Department of Physics & Astronomy within the College of Science. His research focuses on theoretical and computational condensed matter physics, with expertise in quantum materials, dynamical phases of information, and analog gravity. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park (2015).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Maryland, College Park, 2015

Research Interests:

• Quantum materials: Weyl semimetals, topological insulators, and layered quasi-2D materials like graphene.
• Entanglement dynamics and measurement-induced phase transitions in quantum systems.
• Topology out-of-equilibrium and dynamical phases of information.
• Analog gravity phenomena in low-energy systems, including black hole analogs in superfluids.
• Non-equilibrium quantum dynamics and criticality in disordered systems.

Recent Research Trends: His work explores how disorder and measurements drive novel quantum phases, with recent emphasis on measurement-induced criticality and entanglement transitions. He also investigates quasicrystals in twisted bilayer graphene and the interplay of topology with non-equilibrium dynamics.

Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but his research is supported by ongoing grants related to condensed matter theory and quantum information.

Labs & Collaborations: Engages with LSU's theoretical physics group and collaborates internationally on quantum materials and analog gravity projects.