Centre for the Mathematics and Theoretical Physics of Quantum Non-Equilibrium Systems (CQNE)

Mission

The CQNE at the University of Nottingham serves as a focal point for fundamental and theoretical research on the properties, dynamics, and control of complex quantum systems. Its mission is to foster knowledge exchange across disciplines and to support joint activities such as seminars, workshops, international conferences, and specialised postgraduate training. The Centre is open to academic members of the University of Nottingham conducting research in related areas.

The CQNE is a joint initiative between the Schools of Mathematical Sciences and Physics & Astronomy that combines our expertise on the theoretical physics and mathematics of far-from-equilibrium quantum systems, with applications in quantum information, quantum metrology, condensed matter and hybrid systems.

PhD Opportunities

We regularly offer PhD projects jointly supervised by members of the Centre. For enquires please email us.

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Members

Mathematical Sciences

Madalin Guta (CQNE Codirector)
Gerardo Adesso
Silke Weinfurtner

Physics & Astronomy

Kay Brandner (CQNE Codirector)
Andrew Armour
Adam Gammon-Smith
Juan P. Garrahan
Igor Lesanovsky
Weibin Li
Stephen Powell

Full list of academics, postdocs and students

Announcements

Open Postdoctoral Research Position in Condensed Matter Theory

Adam Gammon-Smith is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research position as part of his ERC Starting Grant project QUADCOMB - Towards a practical quantum advantage: Confronting the quantum many-body problem using quantum computers. The deadline for applications is 5 Jan 2026.

Open PhD Project: Memory and Noise in Quantum Many-Body Systems

Kay Brandner and Juan P. Garrahan seek a strong candidate to apply for a fully funded studentship from an EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award held by University of Nottingham. The deadline for applications is 5 Jan 2026.