Thomas Garm Pedersen

Thomas Garm Pedersen is a Professor at the Department of Materials and Production, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University. His research focuses on quantum mechanics, nanotechnology, and optical properties of materials such as graphene and quantum dots. He holds a PhD in Physics from 1997, specializing in the microscopic theory of linear optical properties of quantum dots.

• Affiliations: Center for Classical Communication in the Quantum Era (Co-Investigator), Member of the Danish National Research Foundation-funded projects

Research Interests: Pedersen’s work explores excitonic physics, magnetic field effects, and optoelectronic properties of nanomaterials. His studies include quantum dots, graphene nanorings, and polymer-based optical systems. He employs theoretical and computational methods to analyze confined quantum systems and nonlinear optical responses.

Publications: His recent work spans 261 publications, emphasizing quantum phenomena in confined systems and nanomaterial applications. Key areas include Aharonov-Bohm ring dynamics and excitonic effects in 2D materials.

• Awards: Knight of the Dannebrog (2021)

Grants/Projects: Active in projects like Classique (Quantum Communication) and polymer optical characterization studies. Supervised 9 PhD students and contributed to interdisciplinary research in materials science and quantum technologies.