Sergey Frolov

Sergey Frolov is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on quantum phenomena in nanoscale electronic devices, particularly exploring non-Abelian anyons like Majorana zero modes and their applications in topological quantum computing. He studies hybrid semiconductor-superconductor systems, Josephson junctions, and quantum dots to advance scalable qubit designs and topological phases of matter.

Key research areas include: Non-Abelian particles in condensed matter systems, superconducting qubits, Majorana fermions, and quantum transport in nanowires. His work bridges theory and experiment, with a strong emphasis on device fabrication and cryogenic measurements.

Recent publications highlight advancements in Josephson junction behavior, stray field effects in nanowire devices, and material interfaces for topological states. Students supervised include Yifan Jiang, Amrita Purkayastha, and Bomin Zhang, among others. The Frolov Lab collaborates extensively on projects involving nanowire growth, superconducting junctions, and quantum simulation platforms.