Vedika Khemani

Vedika Khemani is an Associate Professor of Physics at Stanford University, specializing in quantum many-body systems and topological phases of matter. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Stanford Quantum Science and Engineering Initiative (Q-FARM). Her research focuses on quantum error correction, many-body localization, and non-equilibrium quantum dynamics.

Education: PhD in Physics from Princeton University (2016), B.Sc. in Physics from Harvey Mudd College (2010). Professional fellowships include the Packard Fellowship, Sloan Fellowship, and Terman Fellowship.

Research interests encompass quantum chaos, topological quantum computing, and the interplay between noise and many-body physics. She teaches advanced courses in quantum mechanics and condensed matter theory.

Notable awards include the 2025 PECASE, 2024 Infosys Prize, and 2022 Breakthrough New Horizons Prize in Physics. Her work has been recognized for advancing understanding of quantum error correction thresholds and non-equilibrium phenomena.

Advising includes doctoral students in theoretical physics and postdoctoral researchers in quantum information science. Professional service includes roles in academic committees and editorial boards.

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Stanford Quantum Science and Engineering Initiative, collaborating on experimental and theoretical projects in quantum error correction and many-body dynamics.