Vsevolod Ivanov

Vsevolod (Seva) Ivanov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Virginia Tech, affiliated with the College of Science and the Virginia Tech National Security Institute. His research focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics, with emphasis on quantum materials, topological phases, and semiconductor-based quantum technologies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis.

His work explores phenomena such as color centers in silicon, Weyl semimetals, and topological insulators. Key areas include programmable quantum emitter formation, phonon-induced dephasing in defects, and strain-controlled topological responses.

Publications highlight advancements in quantum sensing with lithium fluoride, defect engineering via laser-ion doping, and the design of all-silicon quantum light sources. His research bridges theory and experiment, addressing challenges in quantum computing and sensor technologies.