Markus Arndt

Markus Arndt is a University Professor at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Vienna, leading the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information department. His research focuses on macromolecular quantum optics, matter-wave interferometry, and testing quantum mechanics at macroscopic scales. He has held significant administrative roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Physics (2012–2014) and speaker of multiple doctoral programs like CoQuS.

Arndt's work bridges quantum physics with nanotechnology and biology, pioneering interferometry experiments with large molecules and nanoparticles. His experimental setups explore quantum superposition states and foundational questions about wavefunction collapse. Key achievements include the Wittgenstein Prize (2008), ERC Advanced Grant (2012), and Corresponding Membership in the Austrian Academy of Sciences since 2014.

He leads major projects like quantA: Quantum Science Austria (2023–2028) and contributed to the MAQRO space-based quantum resonator campaign. His recent articles emphasize nanoparticle cooling, molecular diffraction at nanomasks, and superconducting quantum detectors for high-precision measurements. Arndt’s research has been disseminated through 168+ publications and widely cited in quantum physics and chemistry.

Major awards include the START Prize (2001) and the City of Vienna’s Natural Sciences Prize (2013). He actively promotes quantum science through outreach, including podcasts and educational tools, while advancing interdisciplinary collaborations in quantum technology and biomolecular physics.