Stefanos Kourtis

Stefanos Kourtis serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Sherbrooke, holding the prestigious MEI Chair in Quantum Computing. His academic profile centers on theoretical quantum physics and computational methods development.

His educational qualifications include:

• M.Sc. in Physics from National Technical University of Athens (2009)
• Ph.D. in Physics from Technische Universität Dresden (2014)

Dr. Kourtis specializes in strongly correlated quantum systems, where he develops tensor network methodologies to model quantum materials and topological states of matter. His research bridges theoretical physics with computational science, focusing on numerical prediction of quantum material properties and solving complex combinatorial problems in decision-making, optimization, and counting through quantum-inspired algorithms. This interdisciplinary approach creates synergies between condensed matter theory and quantum computing.

Analysis of his 2016-2019 publications reveals consistent methodological innovation using tensor networks across diverse applications—from topological quantum computing and Weyl semimetals to quantum spin liquids—demonstrating how computational physics techniques can address fundamental questions in quantum matter while advancing quantum algorithm development.

His scientific recognition includes:

• MEI Chair in Quantum Computing

No information regarding student advising or research grants was provided in the source documentation.

The available text contains no details about laboratory facilities or research team structures associated with his work.