Markus Hennrich

Markus Hennrich is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Stockholm University, where he leads the Trapped Ion Quantum Technologies Group. His research focuses on developing quantum technologies using trapped ions with particular expertise in Rydberg ion systems, quantum computation architectures, and quantum simulation platforms.

Education includes:

• Habilitation in Experimental Physics from University of Innsbruck (2012)
• Dr. rer. nat. summa cum laude from TU Munich and Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (2004)
• Diploma in Physics from University of Stuttgart (1998)

Research interests center on quantum manipulation of trapped ions with three primary focus areas:

1. Developing scalable quantum processors using Rydberg ion interactions
2. Engineering quantum simulations of condensed matter systems
3. Precision control of light-matter interactions in cavity QED systems

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on overcoming technical challenges in trapped-ion quantum computing, particularly regarding micromotion control, Rydberg excitation stability, and multi-body interactions.

Major scientific awards:

• ERC Synergy Grant for Open 2D Quantum Simulator (2024)
• ERC Starting Grant for Quantum Simulations with Trapped Rydberg Ions (2011)
• Marie-Curie Intra-European Fellowship (2005-2007)

Leads multiple research initiatives including:

• EU-funded project on Rydberg ions for scalable quantum processors
• ERC Synergy project: Open 2D Quantum Simulator
• Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology (national consortium)

Directs the Trapped Ion Quantum Technologies Laboratory at Stockholm University, developing next-generation ion trap systems.