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Thomas Gasenzer is a Principal Investigator at the Kirchhoff Institute for Physics, affiliated with the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at Heidelberg University. He has held academic positions since 2002, including Research Group Leader at the Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on quantum physics, particularly non-equilibrium dynamics in ultracold Bose gases, superfluidity, and quantum turbulence.
- Current: Staff, Kirchhoff Institute for Physics (2014–)
- Previous: Research Group Leader, Institute for Theoretical Physics (2008–2014)
Education:
- Habilitation in Physics, Heidelberg University (2005)
- Doctorate in Physics, Heidelberg University (1998)
- Studies in Physics, Heidelberg University (1992–1994), Imperial College London (1991–1992), University of Freiburg (1989–1991)
His research interests revolve around universal dynamics in far-from-equilibrium systems, including non-thermal fixed points, critical phenomena, and quantum simulation. His recent work emphasizes dipolar quantum systems and relativistic scalar field theories, with publications in 2025 exploring coarsening dynamics and superfluid-supersolid transitions.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Coordinator of EU-funded Horizon-2020 FET-Proactive consortium Analog Quantum Simulation (AQuS) (2014)
- Heisenberg Fellowship (2006)
- Feodor-Lynen Fellow (2000–2002)
- Marie-Curie Fellow (2000–2002)
- JILA Visiting Fellow (2009)
