Manuel Pereiro

Manuel Pereiro is a Researcher at the Department of Physics and Astronomy; Materials Theory, Uppsala University, Sweden. His work bridges condensed matter physics, magnetic materials, and computational modeling, with a focus on atomistic spin dynamics and ab-initio methods. He is a key member of the Atomistic Spin Dynamics (ASD) team, contributing to the development of the UppASD simulation code used globally.

• PhD in Physics, University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), with over 55 high-impact publications
• Recipient of the Best PhD Thesis 2010 in the Faculty of Physics, Santiago de Compostela
• Awarded a European Thesis during postdoctoral work
• Secured Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Grant (2018) for research on time crystals and topological magnetic materials

Research Focus:
Manuel specializes in magnetic topological systems, including skyrmions in kagome magnets and B20 compounds. His work explores ultrafast demagnetization driven by spin-polarized currents, quantum spin dynamics (e.g., magnon-magnon entanglement), and non-collinear magnetism in van der Waals magnets and chiral materials. He combines Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equations with density functional theory to model spin-lattice interactions and predict novel magnetic phenomena.

Collaborations and Impact:
He collaborates internationally with groups at IFW Dresden (Germany), Federal University of Pará (Brazil), and University of South Florida (USA). His research targets energy-efficient electronics via magnonic logic devices and quantum vacuum energy extraction. His 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in spin-lattice coupling, skyrmion dynamics, and quantum entanglement in antiferromagnets.

Scientific Awards:

• Best PhD Thesis Award, 2010 (University of Santiago de Compostela)
• European Thesis Award (postdoctoral period)
• Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Grant (2018)

Technological Contributions:
Developed the UppASD code, enabling global research on atomistic spin dynamics. His methods integrate first-principles calculations with spin models to study magnetic materials without prior assumptions. This includes modeling non-collinear systems, strongly correlated materials, and time-crystal analogs.