Dr. Utso Bhattacharya is a Visiting Scientist at ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences, specializing in quantum optics theory and condensed matter physics. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. His research focuses on ultra-cold atomic gases, attosecond physics, and quantum many-body systems, with a particular emphasis on topological phases, high-harmonic generation, and light-induced phase transitions. Key contributions include studies on synthetic quantum matter in nonstandard geometries and the dynamics of quantum phase transitions using tensor network approaches. His work explores the interplay between topology and quantum thermodynamics, with applications to materials like vanadium dioxide and TiSe. He investigates ultrafast electron dynamics, multifractality in quasiperiodic systems, and quantum many-body scars in random circuits. Bhattacharya's research bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental techniques, advancing understanding of non-equilibrium dynamics in quantum systems. Education : PhD in Physics from IIT Kanpur (2014). Key Areas : Quantum Optics, Topological Materials, Ultrafast Phenomena, Quantum Thermodynamics. Methods : Tensor networks, high-harmonic spectroscopy, and synthetic quantum simulators.








