Nicola Poccia

Nicola Poccia is a Professor of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics and Applications at the Department of Physics Ettore Pancini of the University of Naples Federico II, holding a joint 50% appointment as Group Leader at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW-Dresden) in the Institute for Metallic Materials. His research bridges quantum materials synthesis and quantum information technologies.

His academic background includes:

• PhD in Physics and Material Science (2011) from Sapienza University of Rome
• Laurea Specialistica (M.Sc. equivalent) in Physics (2008) from Sapienza University of Rome
• B.Sc. in Physics (2006) from Sapienza University of Rome

Professor Poccia's research centers on quantum matter engineering, with pioneering work in atomically thin superconductors and 2D heterostructures. His Superpuddles Lab develops novel multicomponent quantum systems by synthesizing and isolating ultra-thin superconducting materials. He actively drives international collaboration through SIGN (Network of Italian Scientists in Germany), which he founded to advance quantum information exchange between Italy and Germany.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Marie Curie Fellowship
• ERC Consolidator Grant 2023

Professor Poccia secures major research funding from the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator 2023), German Research Foundation (DFG), and Terra Quantum AG. He serves on editorial boards for Communication Materials and Materials Today Physics, mentoring emerging researchers in quantum technologies through his dual-institution leadership.

The Superpuddles Lab operates as an international hub for quantum materials innovation, combining nanofabrication expertise with advanced characterization techniques to explore emergent phenomena in low-dimensional superconducting systems.