Maarten Wegewijs

Maarten Wegewijs is an Associate Professor (apl. Prof.) at RWTH Aachen University and a permanent staff member at the Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI-2) for Theoretical Nanoelektronik at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany. He leads research in theoretical quantum physics with a focus on quantum information, open quantum systems, and quantum transport. He is actively involved in teaching the Quantum Technology Master program at RWTH Aachen and collaborates with leading research groups across Europe.

Research Interests:

• Theoretical and mathematical foundations of quantum information
• Quantum dynamics and non-Markovianity
• Quantum thermodynamics and heat transport
• Fermionic duality and exact symmetries
• Driven quantum systems and geometric effects
• Quantum transport in nanoscale and molecular junctions

His recent research, reflected in 15 key themes from 2012–2023, shows a strong trend toward foundational aspects of quantum theory, particularly in information recovery, higher-order operations, and thermodynamic consistency in open systems. The work bridges mathematical physics, quantum information, and condensed matter theory.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• No explicit awards listed for Maarten Wegewijs.
• Former student Konstantin Nestmann is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, indicating high-quality mentorship.

Advising and Research Collaborations: He has advised PhD students including Konstantin Nestmann and collaborates with prominent groups such as Mario Berta (RWTH Aachen), Janine Splettstoesser (Chalmers), Dirk Schuricht (Utrecht), and Herre van der Zant (Delft). His research has been supported through positions at the Helmholtz Association and European Commission networks.

Labs and Research Teams: He leads the theoretical research group within PGI-2 at Forschungszentrum Jülich and maintains a strong affiliation with the Institute of Quantum Information at RWTH Aachen. His former Helmholtz Young Investigator Group focused on single-molecule quantum transport, continuing through international collaborations.