Steven M. Anlage

Steven M. Anlage is a Professor in the Physics Department and Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on High Frequency Superconductivity, Quantum Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Chaos Theory, with affiliations including the Maryland Quantum Materials Center (MQMC), Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), and the Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics (IREAP). He leads the Anlage Research Group, which explores topics such as superconducting metamaterials, microwave microscopy, and wave-chaotic systems.

His work spans experimental and theoretical studies, including investigations into topological insulators, vortex dynamics in superconductors, and applications of machine learning in wave physics. Anlage has received grants such as the MURI grant on 'Taming Chaotic Systems Using AI' and collaborates with institutions like the Kharkiv Quantum Seminar. He has advised students like Chung-Yang Wang (2025 Ph.D.), Jingnan Cai (2024 Ph.D.), and Bakhrom Oripov, who contributed to groundbreaking projects such as a superconducting single-photon camera.

His experimental facilities include advanced microwave measurement systems, such as Vector Network Analyzers and programmable metasurfaces, enabling studies of complex electromagnetic environments. Recent research highlights include discoveries in UTe₂ superconductivity, nonlinear wave phenomena, and reservoir computing using chaotic systems.

Anlage's contributions have been recognized through publications in journals like Physical Review Letters and collaborations with industry and academic partners. His lab continues to push boundaries in nanophysics, quantum materials, and applied electromagnetism.