Professor Norbert Schuch is a full Professor of Physics and Mathematics at the University of Vienna, where he leads the Research Group "Quantum Information and Quantum Many-Body Physics" at both the Faculty of Physics and Faculty of Mathematics. He joined the University of Vienna in October 2020 after serving as a tenured Research Group Leader at the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics in Garching, Germany and as a Lecturer at the Technical University Munich. Prior to that, he held a Tenure-Track-Professor position at the Institute for Quantum Information at RWTH Aachen University. Professor Schuch's research focuses at the intersection of Quantum Information and Computation with the Physics of Complex Quantum Many-Body Systems. His work combines mathematical, physical, and computational approaches to understand quantum correlations in many-body systems. Key research areas include tensor networks (such as Matrix Product States and Projected Entangled Pair States), topological order, entanglement theory, quantum algorithms, and quantum complexity theory. His interdisciplinary approach integrates methods from physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science to address fundamental questions about quantum systems. His recent publications show a continued focus on tensor network theory and applications, with particular emphasis on topological phases, entanglement structure, quantum algorithms, and computational aspects of quantum many-body systems. His work spans mathematical foundations, physical applications, and computational implementations, demonstrating the cross-disciplinary nature of his research program. As an educator, Professor Schuch teaches courses on Quantum Information, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Algorithms, as well as specialized topics like Entanglement in Quantum Many-Body Systems. He actively supervises PhD students, postdocs, and master's students in his research group, which maintains strong connections with the international quantum information community.
Prof. Matteo Rizzi is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Cologne, Germany, and affiliated with the Peter-Gruenberg-Institut 8 at Forschungszentrum Jülich. He leads a research group focused on computational and theoretical approaches to quantum and classical many-body systems, quantum simulations, and numerical methods. Ph.D. in Physics (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, 2007) Master in Physics (University of Pisa, 2003) Bachelor in Physics (University of Pisa, 2003) His research spans quantum phase transitions, entanglement in many-body systems, and classical field theory, with applications in quantum computation and condensed matter physics. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and Master’s students, including Patrick Geraghty, Erik Weerda, and Niklas Tausendpfund, and co-supervised projects across institutions in Germany and Italy. Scientific awards include the Feodor-Lynen Fellowship (2019-2022), Italian Habilitation for Theoretical Condensed Matter (2018), and Reviewer of the Year for New Journal of Physics (2018). He has taught courses such as Computational Many-Body Physics, Classical Field Theory, and Quantum Simulation since 2013.
Antoine Tilloy is a researcher at Mines Paris – PSL 's Centre Automatique et Systèmes , affiliated with the Quantic group (a joint venture with Inria Paris, ENS Paris, and Mines Paris). He focuses on the intersection of quantum field theory and tensor networks , particularly relativistic continuous matrix product states (RCMPS) for solving non-perturbative QFT problems. His work emphasizes rigorous numerical methods and their competitiveness with lattice gauge theory approaches. His research includes: ERC-funded projects on tensor networks in quantum field theory Collaborative work with Clément Delcamp on tensor renormalization Comparative studies of quantum computing, tensor networks, and Monte-Carlo methods for QCD He actively participates in academic outreach through blog posts, teaching assistant roles, and postdoc/PhD recruitment. His technical advancements aim to improve error scaling in variational optimization algorithms while addressing the limitations of structured versus unstructured approaches in theoretical physics.
Michael J. Lindsey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research focuses on computational methods driven by Numerical Linear Algebra , Optimization , and Randomization , particularly for High-Dimensional Scientific Computing in quantum many-body problems and applied probability. University : UC Berkeley (Assistant Professor since 2022) Lab Affiliation : Mathematics Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Email : lindsey@berkeley.edu His work includes Semidefinite Relaxation for quantum and classical problems, Monte Carlo Sampling techniques, and Tensor Networks for high-dimensional functions. He has pioneered Variational Embedding theory with guaranteed energy bounds and scalable solvers for quantum systems. Recent publications span Quantum Chemistry , Machine Learning , and High-Dimensional Probability , with applications to Electronic Structure , Molecular Dynamics , and Optimal Transport . He received the 2024 Hellman Fellowship and the 2019 SIAM Student Paper Prize . Teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses in numerical analysis and applied mathematics at UC Berkeley and New York University. He also organizes the HDSC Seminar on high-dimensional scientific computing.
Sébastien Breteaux is a Lecturer at the University of Lorraine, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Mechanics (UFR MIM) in Metz. He conducts research at the Élie Cartan Institute of Lorraine (IECL), a joint research unit between the University of Lorraine and CNRS with sites in both Metz and Nancy. His primary research focuses on the mathematical analysis of physical systems with large numbers of particles and many-body quantum systems. Dr. Breteaux's research spans partial differential equations, infinite-dimensional pseudodifferential calculus, and mathematical physics, with particular emphasis on developing effective equations for quantum systems. His work combines rigorous mathematical analysis with applications to quantum mechanics, investigating topics such as fractional Schrödinger operators, Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov equations for Bosons, and quasi-classical approximations in quantum electrodynamics. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on asymptotic methods and mean-field approximations for complex quantum systems. His research program includes significant funding as coordinator for France of the "Effective Approximation and Dynamics of Many-Body Quantum Systems" project, supported by the Agence Nationale pour la Recherche and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft with over half a million euros. He has supervised PhD students including Jimmy Payet (2019-2023) and currently co-supervises Tommaso Pistillo with Jérémy Faupin and Michele Correggi. His service activities include membership on the IECL laboratory council, participation in the AM2I pole council (Automatics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and their Interactions), and serving on personnel committees evaluating academic positions. He has organized numerous scientific events, including the ICMP Satellite Summer School on Effective Approximation and Dynamics of Many-Body Quantum Systems at the University of Lorraine. As an educator, Dr. Breteaux teaches integrated mathematics courses at ISFATES (Franco-German Higher Institute of Technology, Economics and Sciences), probability tutorials for mathematics students, and courses for the MEÉF Master's degree specializing in mathematics. He has developed educational initiatives including the Development of Automation in Mathematics (DAM) project and the Online Mathematics Bridge Course at ISFATES.
Julia Wildeboer is a Researcher in the Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory . Her work bridges condensed matter theory , quantum information science , and computational physics , focusing on non-equilibrium quantum systems, topological phases, and quantum memory design. Ph.D. : Washington University in St. Louis (advisor: Prof. Alexander Seidel, Thesis: "Physics of Resonating Valence Bond Spin Liquids") M.Sc. : Technical University of Dresden, Germany Her research spans quantum many-body scars , topological order in 2D systems , quantum dimer models , and non-Abelian anyons . She develops exactly solvable models for unconventional quantum phenomena and investigates entanglement entropy as a probe of topology. Recent work explores quantum phase transitions in kagome metals and symmetry-protected quantum memory . Scientific contributions include designing novel quantum scars , solving sign-problems in Monte Carlo simulations , and proposing probes for topological order . Her publications highlight expertise in DMRG , exact diagonalization , and Monte Carlo methods . Contact: jwildeboe@bnl.gov .
Douglas J. Scalapino is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He also holds the title of Professor Emeritus , reflecting his long-standing contributions to the department. Education: B.S. from Yale University (1955), Ph.D. from Stanford University (1961), advised by E.T. Jaynes. Scalapino’s research centers on superconductivity and magnetism , particularly in high Tc cuprates and Fe-pnictides . His work involves numerical simulation methods to explore strongly interacting many-body systems . He played a pivotal role in founding the NSF Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at UCSB in 1979. Scientific Honors: Elected Member, National Academy of Sciences (1991) Elected Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1992) Julius Lilienfeld Prize (1998) John Bardeen Prize (2006) Eugene Feenberg Memorial Medal (2013)
Dr. Alston Misquitta is a Lecturer in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Queen Mary, University of London . His research focuses on intermolecular forces, symmetry-adapted perturbation theory (SAPT), and computational modeling of molecular and solid-state systems. Research Interests Development of ab initio and non-empirical force fields Intermolecular interaction energy decomposition Electronic structure theory applied to molecular and nanoscale systems Crystal structure prediction and validation High-pressure materials science Publication Trends Dr. Misquitta’s publications span computational chemistry, condensed matter physics, and materials science, with a strong emphasis on SAPT-based methods, polarizable force fields, and molecular dynamics simulations for organic and inorganic systems. His work addresses challenges in modeling hydrogen bonding, dispersion interactions, and excited-state phenomena. Contact Information Email: a.j.misquitta@qmul.ac.uk Phone: 020 7882 3427 Room: G Jones 216 Address: 327 Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS
Luis Lugones is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, specializing in Molecular Microbiology with a focus on fungal biology. His research primarily centers on the molecular mechanisms underlying fungal development, particularly in mushroom-forming fungi like Schizophyllum commune and Agaricus bisporus . Dr. Lugones maintains an active research group within the Molecular Microbiology subsection, contributing significantly to our understanding of fungal genetics and development. Dr. Lugones' research interests span several interconnected areas of fungal biology. His work on gene regulation in fungi has been particularly influential, with numerous publications examining transcription factors involved in mushroom formation and degradation of organic polymers. He has pioneered the application of CRISPR/Cas9 technology in fungal systems, developing high-throughput methods for gene deletion and epigenetic modification in model mushroom systems. His research on fungal cell wall biology and the role of hydrophobins in aerial hyphae formation has provided fundamental insights into fungal development. Dr. Lugones also investigates the molecular basis of lignocellulose degradation, with implications for both natural decomposition processes and potential biotechnological applications. Analysis of Dr. Lugones' publication record reveals a consistent focus on fungal molecular genetics with an evolving technological trajectory. While his earlier work established foundational knowledge about hydrophobins and fungal development, his recent publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in genetic manipulation techniques, particularly with CRISPR-based approaches. The research spans fundamental fungal biology (mushroom formation, gene regulation) to more applied aspects (lignocellulose degradation, potential biotechnological applications). His work frequently involves collaboration with other researchers at Utrecht University and international partners, as evidenced by the multi-institutional authorship on many publications. Dr. Lugones has supervised numerous students and research projects, as indicated by the 'Supervised Work (10)' mentioned in his profile. His research has been supported by various grants that have enabled his team to investigate fungal genetics, development, and applications. The extensive publication record spanning from 1998 to the present demonstrates sustained research activity and productivity in the field of fungal molecular biology. Dr. Lugones maintains an active research laboratory focused on fungal molecular genetics within Utrecht University's Department of Biology. His work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaboration with biochemists, geneticists, and environmental microbiologists. The laboratory appears to specialize in molecular techniques for fungal systems, particularly gene editing and expression analysis in mushroom-forming fungi. Research in the lab spans from fundamental questions about fungal development to more applied aspects of fungal biotechnology and decomposition processes.
Zaher Hani is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Michigan, holding the Frederick W. and Lois B. Gehring Professorship. He previously served as an assistant professor at Georgia Tech (2014-2018) and as a Courant Instructor/Simons Fellow at NYU's Courant Institute (2011-2014). He earned his Ph.D. (2011) and M.A. (2008) in Mathematics from UCLA under Terence Tao. Research Focus: Nonlinear partial differential equations (PDE), particularly dispersive wave equations, turbulence theory, and connections to harmonic analysis, dynamical systems, probability, and mathematical physics. Editorial Roles: Editor for Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis and Ars Inveniendi Analytica . His work explores the behavior of solutions to nonlinear dispersive PDEs in deterministic and probabilistic frameworks, with applications in quantum mechanics, nonlinear optics, plasma physics, and general relativity. Recent publications focus on wave kinetic equations, turbulence derivation, and Sobolev norm growth. He has collaborated extensively with Yu Deng, Pierre Germain, Jalal Shatah, and others. Scientific Awards: Courant Instructor/Simons Fellow at NYU Frederick W. and Lois B. Gehring Professorship He contributes to expository works and curriculum development, including a Ph.D. thesis on nonlinear Schrödinger equations. His teaching and administrative contact details are listed at the University of Michigan's Mathematics Department.
Meik Hellmund is a theoretical physicist and Research Fellow at the Numerical Mathematics group in the School of Mathematics at University of Leipzig. He also serves as the administrator of the institute's computer network. His research spans multiple areas in theoretical physics, including Quantum Physics (quant-ph) Statistical Mechanics (cond-mat.stat-mech) High Energy Physics - Theory (hep-th) Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics (cond-mat.mes-hall) High Energy Physics - Phenomenology (hep-ph) His publications focus on quantum entanglement, high-temperature series expansions for lattice models, and topological defects in field theories. Key trends include entanglement quantification, critical phenomena in spin systems, and effective mass analysis in quantum Hall systems. Meik Hellmund has no recorded scientific awards in the provided texts, but his work is supported by the Simons Foundation.
Luigi Martina is an Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio De Giorgi" at the University of Salento (UniSalento). His research focuses on mathematical methods in theoretical physics, with particular emphasis on nonlinear systems, integrable models, and symmetry analysis. He maintains a dual affiliation with both UniSalento (luigi.martina@unisalento.it) and INFN (martina@le.infn.it), reflecting his strong connection to Italy's National Institute for Nuclear Physics. Prof. Martina earned his degree in Physics from the University of Lecce on September 28, 1978, with highest honors (110/110 cum Laude). He began his academic career as a Confirmed Researcher in Theoretical Physics (B02A) on September 28, 1985, and was appointed Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics (FIS/02) at UniSalento on January 10, 2001, a position he continues to hold. His academic journey spans over three decades of continuous research and teaching in theoretical physics. His research spans a wide spectrum of theoretical physics topics. Prof. Martina's work primarily focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, integrable systems, and symmetry analysis. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of solitons, vortices, and topological structures in various physical contexts including liquid crystals and quantum systems. His research also extends to noncommutative geometry, quantum computation, and applications of mathematical physics to image processing. He has explored connections between exotic Galilean symmetry, Berry phases, and noncommutative geometry, with applications to condensed matter physics and quantum Hall effects. His recent work includes Skyrmion models in 2 and 3 dimensions, modular forms in conformal theories, and asymptotic groups in general relativity. Prof. Martina's publication record, with 153 publications and 2,175 citations (excluding self-citations) as of September 30, 2021, demonstrates his sustained contributions to mathematical physics. His work shows a clear evolution from classical studies of integrable systems and symmetry analysis toward more contemporary topics involving topological structures, quantum information, and applications to condensed matter physics. His research demonstrates consistent methodological rigor with a focus on symmetry preservation across different mathematical frameworks. Prof. Martina has held significant research responsibilities, serving as National Coordinator for the INFN-CSN4 Specific Initiative: MMNLP (2017-2019) and as local responsible for the MIUR-PRIN 2017 grant 2017KC8WMB on UV imaging systems in liquid argon detectors. He has coordinated multiple international research projects including a NATO-CR Grant (960717/1996/99) and joint initiatives with the Russian Foundation for Basic Researches (2006-2010) focusing on "Vortices, Solitone Topologies and their excitations". Throughout his career, Prof. Martina has advised numerous students, including 3 Doctorate students, 4 "vecchio ordinamento" Physics students, 18 bachelor's level Physics students, 12 Physics Master's students, and 1 Mathematics Master's student. His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering courses such as Theoretical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods, and specialized topics like Quantum Computing and Geometrical Methods in Physics. He has also contributed to educational outreach through the Organization of the Summer School of Physics for High School Students and Physics Italian Olympics. Prof. Martina has been actively involved in organizing international conferences, including multiple editions of "Physics and mathematics of nonlinear phenomena" (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and the "Geometric Structures in Integrable Systems" conference in 2018. He serves as a referee for prestigious journals including Journal of Physics A, European Journal of Physics Plus, and Physics Letters A, demonstrating his standing within the international physics community.
Nicolas Loizeau is a Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Fellow) in the Condensed Matter Physics group at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, with office location at Universitetsparken 5, Building D, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. He is affiliated with both the Niels Bohr Institute and the Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA). He received his PhD from New York University, where his doctoral research investigated the emergence of preferred tensor decompositions from quantum system spectra. Loizeau's research focuses on quantum chaos and the emergence of classicality/locality in quantum systems. His current work examines thermalization and dynamical symmetries in closed quantum systems using Krylov space approaches, alongside developing numerical techniques for simulating many-body quantum systems via Pauli strings representation. This bridges theoretical quantum mechanics with computational physics to address fundamental questions about quantum-to-classical transitions. He is an active member of the Condensed Matter Physics research section at NBI, contributing to the institute's theoretical physics initiatives through both analytical frameworks and novel simulation methodologies.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schollwöck holds a chaired professorship at the Faculty of Physics, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), based at Theresienstr. 37, Room A409, 80333 Munich, Germany. His contact details include phone: +49 (0) 89 / 2180-4117, fax: +49 (0) 89 / 2180-994117, and email: schollwoeck@lmu.de . His research specializes in theoretical approaches to quantum many-body systems, with emphasis on computational physics and condensed matter theory. Key methodologies include tensor network states and numerical simulations for strongly correlated quantum matter, advancing understanding of quantum phase transitions and entanglement properties in low-dimensional systems. Prof. Schollwöck contributes to LMU's academic mission through teaching and research supervision, maintaining active collaboration within the university's physics ecosystem as evidenced by institutional group structures (e.g., Halimeh, Pollet, and Schilling groups). His work is further detailed on his personal website .
Professor Stephen R Clark is a faculty member at the University of Bristol's School of Physics, holding the Professor title. His research focuses on non-equilibrium phenomena in many-body systems, including ultra-cold atoms and strongly correlated electron materials. He specializes in tensor network theory, quantum entanglement, and foundational quantum mechanics. Ultra-cold atomic systems Strongly correlated electron materials Quantum entanglement and correlations Tensor network algorithms (DMRG, TEBD) Quantum-classical simulation interfaces Clark has developed the open-source Tensor Network Theory Library , advancing classical simulability of quantum systems. His work connects tensor networks to variational Monte Carlo and dynamical mean-field theory, with applications to light-driven quantum systems and thermodynamics of small systems. Current projects include QuamNESS (2020-2024) and EPSRC-funded research on strong driving correlations. He actively supervises research and has produced 77 research outputs including datasets and software tools. Article trends show a focus on quantum transport , non-Markovian dynamics , machine learning for quantum states , and nonequilibrium quantum thermal machines . Clark's tensor network innovations span 1D to 2D systems, with applications in superconductivity, polarons, and photonic lattices.
